A Marvin Hamlisch Songbook presented by Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre at No Exit Cafe

Chicago Tribune - Recommended

"...Hamlisch had many sides. Given the youth of all involved here, you don't get enough of one of his major musical themes, which involved love in middle age and the difficulty of commitment therein. But his musical colors are well-represented, and as always, his arguably peerless clutch of sticky melodies are a great pleasure to hear. Especially on a warm night."

Chicago Reader - Highly Recommended

"...Theo Ubique's compilation cabaret, directed by Courtney Crouse, pairs familiar classics with lesser-known (or in the case of The Sweet Smell of Success, lesser-appreciated) gems. With only a piano for a pit, Aaron Benham's arrangements up the layering and sophistication for the superb six-person cast. With vocals alone, Crouse and company capture his signature romanticism and yearning, even without the brass Hamlisch utilized so well."

Stage and Cinema - Highly Recommended

"...There’s a hit here to fit every mood and a fresh and ready young ensemble who never let technique stifle inspiration. This solid sextet should be paid by the note: Certainly that’s what they give their crowd–solid gold, measure for measure."

ChicagoCritic - Highly Recommended

"...The sheer variety of songs will fit any mood from goofy fun to serious contemplative and from familiar classics to smart obscure power ballads give all tastes something to enjoy. Both Hamlisch fans those unfamiliar with his genius will be blown away by this wonderfully staged and sung musical revue. Nobody does it better that Theo Ubique with musical revues. See this revue and you'll agree."

Around The Town Chicago - Highly Recommended

"...There is an art to doing Cabaret and making it more than just singers singing songs, but instead, a production with a story that is told through the music being performed. Fred Anzevino’s TheoUbique Cabaret Theatre is sheer perfection when it comes to doing these shows. The No Exit Cafe is his venue and the talent that he finds to bring his shows to life, whether a full scripted “Big Musical”, a small scale intimate musical or his speciality, the Cabaret show featuring the music on a particular writer, he does it best."

Chicago Theatre Review - Highly Recommended

"...The combination of artistry found in Marvin Hamlisch's gorgeous music, Courtney Crouse's sensitive direction, Christopher Logan's astoundingly expressive choreography and Aaron Benham's layered musical arrangements and brilliant accompaniment make this one of the finest revues Theo Ubique has ever presented. It's a privilege for Chicagoans to have this continuously impressive company available to them, just up in Rogers Park. With every new production Fred Anzevino's cabaret theatre reinvents itself and comes out smelling like a fragant rose. This show is no exception. The combined talent found within this intimate space will inspire audiences to leave this performance with a feeling that "Nobody Does It Better.""