Schweyk in the Second World War presented by Red Theater at Stage 773

Chicago Reader - Somewhat Recommended

"...Though Schweyk is nominally a musical (characters occasionally announce, "I will now sing the song of the so and so"), there's not a single strong voice among the leads in Aaron Sawyer's production. Kim Chelf's puppets, though well designed, are gratuitous and distracting. At least Schweyk himself is decently portrayed by Kevin Cox, who pulls off the bumbling-comic-hero effect in some of Brecht's funnier passages."

ChicagoCritic - Recommended

"... Red Theater’s initial production was mature,funny and quite respectful to Bertolt Brecht’s comedy. Theshow is fun and reminiscent of other productions of Brecht’s work such as Mother Courage and her Children. That’s good company.LoversofBrecht’s work will enjoy this show. I know I did."