The Hundred Dresses presented by Chicago Children's Theatre at Ruth Page Center For Arts

Chicago Reader - Somewhat Recommended

"...The only thing missing is a good story. Instead we are given half a story-a collection of otherwise likeable school-aged kids mock a newbie because she claims she has more than 100 dresses-which is somewhat diverting, but loses momentum almost from the moment the show starts. All concerned try to cover up the flaws with lots and lots of songs, and costume changes, and great acting, but nothing can hide the script's underwhelming climax and disappointing conclusion."

Chicago Theatre Review - Highly Recommended

"...With bullying still on the rise, made easier today by the simplicity and anonymity of social media, this clever musical is just as timely now as its source. Eleanor Estes’ juvenile novel captured the hearts and minds of children and adults back in 1944. The story is relevant today and is still read in elementary classrooms, more than seventy years later. Unfortunately we continue to witness kids tormenting other kids, as well as adults bullying and threatening other grownups. But if the lesson taught by this winsome one-act musical can effect just one child, it bears many repeated stagings. The sincere message of this show must finally be taken to heart so that bullying will finally stop forever."