The Dueling Critics Review Streaming Operetta and Discuss Chicago Theater Developments

The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, review Chicago Folks Operetta’s streaming version of THE COUSIN FROM NOWHERE and discuss some of the latest developments in the Chicago theater scene.

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The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, review Chicago Folks Operetta's streaming production of The Cousin From Nowhere and discuss some of the latest developments in the Chicago theater scene.

“I always find Chicago Folks Operetta productions charming and beautifully played. I love the musical values, and you really are going for the musical values.” - Jonathan Abarbanel talking about his experiences with Chicago Folks Operetta.

A scene from THE COUSIN FROM NOWHERE

New developments and stories in Chicago’s theater scene continue to unfold. iO, one of the city’s biggest improv theaters, announced it was closing for good last week. A recent article in the Chicago Tribune detailed some of the issues that led to the decision.

The COVID-19 pandemic claimed another arts casualty, the Mercury Theater announced its closing permanently. Kerry and Jonathan says they’ll both miss the Mercury Theater and hope the space will remain a theater.