Honus and Me presented by Chicago Children's Theatre at Goodman Theatre

Chicago Tribune - Highly Recommended

"...In many ways, Steven Dietz's 80-minute "Honus and Me" is not so different from "Field of Dreams" or "Angels in the Outfield" or the myriad other summer romances in which other-worldly intervention helps baseball change a young man's life. But that doesn't diminish its potency. Sean Graney's effort for the Chicago Children's Theatre makes for a warm and appealing show -- one that might actually attract that rare combo of fathers and sons to the theater, but surely would be just as pleasing for baseball-loving mothers and daughters."

Chicago Sun Times - Highly Recommended

"...With its challenging yet utterly beguiling production of "Honus and Me" -- the fourth and final entry in its inaugural season -- Chicago Children's Theatre has scored its first true home run. The show, now at the Goodman's Owen Theatre, is a model of creative teamwork, with all involved playing at the very top of their game."

SouthtownStar - Highly Recommended

"...This is a spellbinding show to see anytime of the year, but it's a special experience during baseball season. I heartily recommend that everyone who loves baseball -- and even those who know nothing about the game -- take themselves out to this winning ball game."

Chicago Reader - Not Recommended

"...Broad strokes and lapses in realism have to be allowed for in children's theater, but this show might try an eight-year-old's patience. The story--about a kid who finds a magical Honus Wagner baseball card--turns on an ethical conflict whose obvious solution (communicate, negotiate, share already!) is willfully ignored."

Windy City Times - Highly Recommended

"...If the Windy City wants to genuinely live up to its reputation as a baseball town, then there should be no unsold seats for Chicago Children’s Theatre’s Honus and Me. This is the kind of play that not only shows children’s theater at its best, but one that helps instill the love of America’s baseball pastime between the generations."

EpochTimes - Highly Recommended

"...Director Sean Graney has done an excellent job of making this production sparkle with enough laughs and yet get its message out to the audience. Although Mr. Graney is not a sports enthusiast, he has evidently done the research and has put his fine cast together to make a production that should be seen by as many people as possible. You don't need to like baseball ( or even understand it)! You don't need to be male! You don't need to be a kid! No matter who you are or where you come from, this is probably one of the finest productions our city has had."

ChicagoCritic - Highly Recommended

"...Everything about this production delights. From the moment audiences take their seats in Todd Rosenthal’s masterpiece ballpark set, they are cajoled into loving Honus and Me."