Writing In addition to his career as a professional actor, director, and teacher, Colin Douglas is also an avid writer. He currently writes for Centerstage, founded in 1995 as Chicago's original online city guide. Articles by Colin: Musical of Musicals: the Musical Reviews: Limited Runs. 06/27/2007. Trekking to the far west suburbs rewards musical theater-goers. It's a Bird...It's a Plane...It's Superman Reviews: Limited Runs. 06/25/2007. Family-friendly but less-than-thrilling musical theater history. The Life Reviews: Limited Runs. 06/18/2007. A gritty look at New York's pimp and hooker scene. The Invention Show Reviews: Limited Runs. 06/08/2007. So many facts, so little time. The Lady from Dubuque Reviews: Limited Runs. 05/25/2007. A night of questions without answers. Jerry Springer: The Opera Reviews: Limited Runs. 05/18/2007. Good (but not clean) fun. Shenandoah Reviews: Limited Runs. 05/07/2007. An old-fashioned musical revival about the importance of family. Barenaked Lads Take Off Broadway Reviews: Limited Runs. 05/02/2007. Nude revue suffers from audience identity crisis Forbidden Broadway: Special Victims Unit Reviews: Limited Runs. 05/01/2007. A speed-through series of hilarious jabs at Broadway-in-Chicago productions. Narnia Reviews: Limited Runs. 04/23/2007. A Saturday morning cartoon version of the novel. Ragtime Reviews: Limited Runs. 04/12/2007. Porchlight cruises along with the wheels of a dream. My Favorite Year Reviews: Limited Runs. 03/30/2007. A charming and hilarious Golden Age of Television-era musical. The Wiz Reviews: Limited Runs. 03/19/2007. You'll be clapping and clicking your heels just like Dorothy. One Fine Day Reviews: Limited Runs. 03/12/2007. The cost of teaching valuable lessons. The Great and Terrible Wizard of Oz Reviews: Limited Runs. 03/07/2007. This Wizard is wonderful. Grease Reviews: Limited Runs. 03/02/2007. Look what's shakin' at the high school hop! Blasted Reviews: Limited Runs. 02/05/2007. An explosive evening of theater. Proof Reviews: Limited Runs. 11/29/2006. Four talented actors add up to one memorable production. Disposable Nation Reviews: Open Runs. 11/15/2006. Comedy that is not by any means throwaway. War! Now in its 4th Smash Year! Reviews: Open Runs. 10/16/2006. Comedy ripped from today's headlines for the benefit of grown-up audiences. Fat Pig Reviews: Limited Runs. 10/12/2006. This Midwest premiere offers a scathing look at our obsession with the body beautiful. Into the Woods Reviews: Limited Runs. 09/25/2006. This familiar piece often masquerades as a brand new show in Marriott's in-the-round version. State Fair Reviews: Limited Runs. 05/10/2006. Family values turn into a "Grand Night for Singing" along the midway. Parade Reviews: Limited Runs. 05/11/2004. The true story of what happened when 13-year-old Mary Phagan. The Pajama Game Reviews: Limited Runs. 05/10/2004. Harking back to the more innocent 1950s. Venues Reviewed by Colin: Restaurants: P.F. Chang's (Northbrook) Read the review at colindouglas.com. Read the review at CenterStaageChicago.com. Francesca's North Read the review at colindouglas.com. Read the review at CenterStaageChicago.com. Bank Lane Bistro: Read the review at colindouglas.com. Read the review at CenterStaageChicago.com. For a complete list of restaurant reviews by Colin Douglas please visit: Centerstage Chicago. For more information, or to contact Colin directly, email info@colindouglas.com.