Bleacher Bums at Pride Arts Center

Chicago Reader - Somewhat Recommended

"...The play-here presented by Open Space Theater in its revised 1998 version -is a pretty flimsy piece of storytelling, but it's an engaging collection of quirky character sketches, engagingly played by a nine-person cast under Nich Radcliffe's direction."

ChicagoCritic - Not Recommended

"...I have significant doubts that an actual Cubs fan would get more out of this production than a person who doesn't follow baseball, particularly because the humor centers on scenarios and character types that are familiar even outside the baseball park. But perhaps there were Cubs references I missed that would make this production more . . . amusing? Nevertheless, at nearly two long hours with minimal comedic payoff, Open Space Theater's production of Bleacher Bums makes a bad case to spend money at a fake baseball game where the Cubs lose. With the season looking as promising as it is, one would be better advised to put their money toward a ticket for an actual game."