This Train
16th Street Theater at Steppenwolf Theatre

Chicago Tribune- Recommended

"...In many ways, Fitzpatrick paints a picture of Chicago as the eastern terminus of a western frame of mind, which is the opposite of the way we often look at things these days. But Fitzpatrick doesn’t swim with the crowd. Even when catching a ride. "
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Chris Jones

Chicago Sun Times- Highly Recommended

"...The diction could be clearer in Fitzpatrick's exchanges with his real-life studio assistant Stan Klein, the Stan Laurel to his Oliver Hardy. But the musical segues are beyond superb, though they surely will leave you aching for more, as Kat Eggleston's haunting voice conjures the very roots of this land, John Rice's articulate guitar lays the groundwork, and Buzz Kilman's virtuosic harmonica maps the most subtle sounds of this memorable journey."
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Hedy Weiss

Chicago Reader- Highly Recommended

"...Fitzpatrick is a natural storyteller, equally at home getting laughs or making a point, and his wide-ranging material (he talks about everything from hobo sign language to Studs Terkel) is strong. He recounts the plot to The Emperor of the North, a 1973 hobo movie, so vividly you want to run out and rent it."
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Jack Helbig

NewCity Chicago- Recommended

"..The piece isn’t perfect; musical commentary by the plaintive Kat Eggleston and the reliable Buzz Kilman is underused. Fitzpatrick seemed to be searching at times, which kept him from connecting. But watching Tony Fitzpatrick search is still more interesting than watching what other performers find."
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Lisa Buscani

Centerstage- Highly Recommended

"...In the end, it’s language, poignant and precise which fuels This Train, separating it from the glut of persona-based work cluttering the theatrical landscape. This Train leaves those other shows in the dust."
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Sarah Terez Rosenblum

ChicagoCritic- Highly Recommended

"...There is so much to like about this production, especially since there are so few shows like it.  Even though Mr. Fitzpatrick does much of the speaking, it never feels like a one-man show.  After spending an evening at the theatre with Mr. Fitzpatrick you may want to speak to him in person once the show is done.  To find a piece of theatre that is engaging, relatable, entertaining, musical, poetic, humorous, and heartwarming all at the same time is a rarity.  Do not miss this show, especially if you grew up in Chicago.  You will walk away entertained, enlightened, and inspired."
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Jake Lindquist