The Colored Museum presented by Congo Square Theatre Company at Chicago Center For Performing Arts

Chicago Reader - Highly Recommended

"... Ron Conner is snap queen Miss Roj, while Ericka Ratcliff plays the glittering diva, Lala Lamazingrace; Alexis Rogers has a turn as the "mama on the couch" in Wolfe's parody of A Raisin in the Sun; and Bakesta King lays a huge egg symbolizing the future of black America. Samuel Roberson delivers a harrowing portrayal of a dead soldier come back to life to heal his comrades' pain by killing them."

Windy City Times - Recommended

"...Director Anthony Irons uses his past experience in sketch comedy to keep things snapping along nicely. ( Drummer/keyboardist/DJ Sean Sykes' improv comedy experience is also vital to the show's success. ) Irons is blessed with a wonderfully versatile cast who are all experts at exploiting as many laughs and dramatic moments from Wolfe's cutting material."

Centerstage - Highly Recommended

"...There's a good reason that George C. Wolfe's "The Colored Museum" is considered a classic. Originally produced in 1986, the searing satire digs up exaggerated African-American images and issues that remain relevant today. Mammies and slaves, sadness and rage, all make starring appearances in this brilliant collection of 11 vignettes. Congo Square Theatre's production stays true to Wolfe's vision of analyzing the pain and struggle of the African-American experience in the U.S through a thin veneer of vicious humor and catchy songs."

ChicagoCritic - Recommended

"...A drag queen, Miss Roj (expertly played by Ron Conner) steals the show. Alexis J. Rogers anchors the “mama on the couch” sketch that neatly parodies those touring black melodramas that periodically invade Chicago. Gospel musicals, black female acts in Europe and disco party girls become objects of satire. Dead black celebrities come to life; wigs scorn their owner; and most images and truism of black life are brutally yet honestly ridiculed . Humor abounds in this fast-paced in-your-face comedy. It will offend some but the opening night audience laughed themselves silly. The performers nailed the spirit of the piece. This show is fun! It is refreshing to see Congo Square Theatre back producing shows."