Misha Davenport is the chief critic for Broadway World Chicago. A Chicago-based freelance writer, blogger, critic and singer. He studied playwriting at Michigan State University under the late Arthur Athanason. He covered theater in the Windy City for more than a decade at the Chicago Sun-Times. He is a fierce advocate and lover of live theater from shows in 50-seat storefronts to big Broadway blockbusters.
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First Show:
Jesus Christ SuperstarFavorite Show:
The Secret GardenFavorite Stories:
- Nation Building with HAMILTON's David Korins -
- Review: THE WHO'S TOMMY Ignites the Goodman's Stage Like Never Before -
- Review: THE LIGHTNING THIEF Electrifies -
- BWW Review: National Tour Of MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL at Nederlander Theatre -
- REVIEW: A Magical PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT at Mercury Theater Chicago -
BWW Review: A Less Than Full THE FULL MONTY at Theo Ubique
December 12, 2018
December 12, 2018
Theo Ubique's debut in its new Evanston performance space disappoints.
Review: HIAH's Holiday Romp SNOWGIRLS: THE MUSICAL
November 30, 2018
November 30, 2018
HIAH puts a holiday twist on the camp classic 'Showgirls' with SNOWGIRLS: THE MUSICAL
Review: An Epic and Sweeping MISS SAIGON
November 20, 2018
November 20, 2018
The current National Tour of MISS SAIGON feature refreshed staging and a heartfelt, emotional and star-making performance by Emily Bautista.
BWW Review: Sympathy for the Devil in Steppenwolf's DOWNSTATE
November 2, 2018
November 2, 2018
Based on his prior works, Playwright Bruce Norris seemingly relishes nothing more than to push the buttons of the liberal, cultural elite (aka most theatergoers). He is in rare form in DOWNSTATE. The show is well-acted and directed with tact and skill by Pam MacKinnon.
BWW REVIEW: Unrestrained Laughter in THE ARTIFICIAL JUNGLE
October 9, 2018
October 9, 2018
BWW REVIEW: Unrestrained Laughter in THE ARTIFICIAL JUNGLE
Review: A Comforting, Heartfelt and Homey WAITRESS
July 5, 2018
July 5, 2018
Review: A Comforting, Heartfelt and Homey WAITRESS
Listen: Two songs from PF&P's hit show FLIES! The Musical
May 31, 2018
May 31, 2018
Listen: Two songs from PF&P's hit show FLIES! The Musical
10 on Tuesday with GENTLEMAN CALLER's Rudy Galvan
April 24, 2018
April 24, 2018
10 on Tuesday with GENTLEMAN CALLER's Rudy Galvan
10 on Tuesday with SOUTHERN GOTHIC's Michael McKeough
April 17, 2018
April 17, 2018
10 on Tuesday with SOUTHERN GOTHIC's Michael McKeough
Review: Mercury Theater's Stellar COMPANY
April 16, 2018
April 16, 2018
Come to see the new theater space, but stay for Mercury's COMPANY.
10 on Tuesday with THE SOUND OF MUSIC's Keslie Ward
April 10, 2018
April 10, 2018
10 on Tuesday with THE SOUND OF MUSIC's Keslie Ward
Review: Make a Date for a Captivating THE GENTLEMAN CALLER
April 3, 2018
April 3, 2018
Review: Make a Date for a Captivating THE GENTLEMAN CALLER
BWW Review: PRETTY WOMAN in Need of a Few Tweaks
March 29, 2018
March 29, 2018
One of the highest-grossing romantic comedies of all time, it was a forgone conclusion that PRETTY WOMAN would add ': The Musical' to its title at some point.
10 on Tuesday with SOUTHERN GOTHIC's Brian McCaskill
March 20, 2018
March 20, 2018
10 on Tuesday with Brian McCaskill
Review: Theo Ubique's Chillingly Exciting SWEENEY TODD
March 19, 2018
March 19, 2018
Review: Theo Ubique's Chillingly Exciting SWEENEY TODD
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