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 -
Chicago Tribune's Chris Jones Responds to Online Petition Against Critic Hedy Weiss
June 14, 2017
June 14, 2017
Chicago Tribune critic Chris Jones responded to BroadwayWorld's request for comment on the story. The statement echoes similar remarks Jones posted to his Facebook page. Here's what Jones had to say via email.
Online Petition Calls For Chicago Theatres Not To Invite Sun-Times Critic Hedy Weiss
June 14, 2017
June 14, 2017
The reviews are in and some in the theater community are non-too-pleased with Chicago Sun-Times theater and dance critic Hedy Weiss.
BWW Review: Young Stars Brighten LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE
May 17, 2017
May 17, 2017
BWW Review: Young Stars Brighten LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE
BWW Reviews: A Glitzy, Entertaining ALADDIN
April 20, 2017
April 20, 2017
BWW Reviews: A Glitzy, Entertaining ALADDIN
BWW Reviews: An Eggo-rific STRANGEST THINGS! THE MUSICAL
April 17, 2017
April 17, 2017
BWW Reviews: An Eggo-rific STRANGEST THINGS! THE MUSICAL
BWW Review: Mercury's Spartan, but Enchanting MARY POPPINS
April 11, 2017
April 11, 2017
BWW Review: Mercury's spartan, but Enchanting MARY POPPINS
BWW Reviews: An Enchanting THE FANTASTICKS
February 24, 2017
February 24, 2017
BWW Reviews: An Enchanting THE FANTASTICKS
The Call to host 2016 BroadwayWorld Chicago Regional Awards
December 27, 2016
December 27, 2016
The Call to host 2016 BroadwayWorld Chicago Regional Awards
BWW Review: The Rip Nelson Holiday Spectacular
November 28, 2016
November 28, 2016
BWW Review: The Rip Nelson Holiday Spectacular
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