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Misha Davenport

Misha Davenport is the chief critic for Broadway World Chicago. A Chicago-based freelance writer, blogger, critic and singer. He studied playwriting at Michigan State University under the late Arthur Athanason. He covered theater in the Windy City for more than a decade at the Chicago Sun-Times. He is a fierce advocate and lover of live theater from shows in 50-seat storefronts to big Broadway blockbusters.






BWW Reviews: No Kinks Here, KINKY BOOTS is a Crowd-Pleaser
BWW Reviews: No Kinks Here, KINKY BOOTS is a Crowd-Pleaser
October 18, 2012

Broadway World Chicago reviews the pre-Broadway tryout of 'Kinky Boots'

Bailiwick's BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON a Mixed Bag
Bailiwick's BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON a Mixed Bag
October 9, 2012

'Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson' envisions the seventh U.S. president as Emo rockstar.

BWW Reviews: Nightblue's AVENUE Q Finds Its Purpose
BWW Reviews: Nightblue's AVENUE Q Finds Its Purpose
October 8, 2012

Relatively new to the Chicago theater scene, suburban-based Nightblue scores with their original take on the Tony-award winning 'Avenue Q.'

BWW Interviews: Q&A with BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON Star Matt Holzfeind
BWW Interviews: Q&A with BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON Star Matt Holzfeind
October 5, 2012

We chat with Matt Holzfeind, star of the Chicago premiere of 'Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson'

BWW Reviews: A Glorious SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE
BWW Reviews: A Glorious SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE
October 5, 2012

Gary Griffin's production of the classic Sondheim musical is a fitting work of art and this season's first must-see.

BWW Interviews: XANADU's Chris Critelli and Gina Milo at Drury Lane
BWW Interviews: XANADU's Chris Critelli and Gina Milo at Drury Lane
September 7, 2012

Xanadau's glitzy neon lights shine again with Drury Lane Theatre's production of the hit Broadway musical

Cyndi Lauper and More Set for 2012-2013 Broadway in Chicago Season Sneak Peek, 8/6
Cyndi Lauper and More Set for 2012-2013 Broadway in Chicago Season Sneak Peek, 8/6
August 5, 2012

Cyndi Lauper joins various actors to preview the coming Broadway in Chicago season-in song.

BWW Reviews: The Dream Works at STREAMWERKZ: THE MUSICAL
BWW Reviews: The Dream Works at STREAMWERKZ: THE MUSICAL
July 9, 2012

The towel clad lads server up a late-night musical treat at 'Steamwerkz: The Musical'

BWW Reviews: RENT Comes Due at ATC
BWW Reviews: RENT Comes Due at ATC
May 9, 2012

David Cromer's production of 'Rent' should face early eviction due to poor staging choices.

Theo Ubique Leads 2012 Non-Equity Jeff Award Nominations; Full List Announced!
Theo Ubique Leads 2012 Non-Equity Jeff Award Nominations; Full List Announced!
April 25, 2012

Nominations for the Chicago-based Non-Equity Jeff Awards were announced today; Theo Ubique leads with 14 nominations

BWW Reviews: The Light Shines Bright on Theo Ubique's THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA
BWW Reviews: The Light Shines Bright on Theo Ubique's THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA
March 14, 2012

Theo Ubique's 'The Light in the Piazza' is of the best and most glorious shows of this season.

BWW Reviews: BRING IT ON The Musical - Gimme an 'H', Gimme an 'I' and Gimme a 'T'!
BWW Reviews: BRING IT ON The Musical - Gimme an 'H', Gimme an 'I' and Gimme a 'T'!
March 14, 2012

Prepare to get the Broadway spirit in the cheerleading musical 'Bring It On.'

BWW Reviews: A Somewhat Enchanted Evening - SOUTH PACIFIC on Tour
BWW Reviews: A Somewhat Enchanted Evening - SOUTH PACIFIC on Tour
February 20, 2012

Non-Equity tour of South Pacific' hits its share of 'Bali-lows' but young leads show promise

BWW Reviews: Green Day's Punk Music Rolls into Town with Energy Anger Intact in AMERICAN IDIOT Tour
BWW Reviews: Green Day's Punk Music Rolls into Town with Energy Anger Intact in AMERICAN IDIOT Tour
February 8, 2012

'American Idiot' tour aims for the non-Broadway musical crowd and mostly succeeds.

BWW Reviews: Court Rules in favor of Marriott Theatre's LEGALLY BLONDE
BWW Reviews: Court Rules in favor of Marriott Theatre's LEGALLY BLONDE
February 3, 2012

Chelsea Packard (as Elle Woods) and the rest of the cast deliver a fast-paced, fresh and funny 'Legally Blonde' at Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire.

BWW Reviews: Snaps to a Newly Revised ADDAMS FAMILY
BWW Reviews: Snaps to a Newly Revised ADDAMS FAMILY
December 28, 2011

The newly-revised musical 'The Addams Family' finds new life and laughs on tour.

BWW Reviews: LA CAGE On Tour - One Bird Soars, Another Sours
BWW Reviews: LA CAGE On Tour - One Bird Soars, Another Sours
December 28, 2011

Christopher Sieber shines in the ground breaking classic 'La Cage aux Folles'

BWW Reviews: Cue the Leg Lamp Kickline - A Christmas Story, The Musical! Hits Chicago
BWW Reviews: Cue the Leg Lamp Kickline - A Christmas Story, The Musical! Hits Chicago
December 21, 2011

Misha Davenport sits down with the creative team behind this holiday's biggest hit, 'A Christmas Story, The Musical!'

BWW Reviews: MEMPHIS Loses Some Passion
BWW Reviews: MEMPHIS Loses Some Passion
November 23, 2011

The national tour of Tony award-winning 'Memphis' loses some heat, but still thrills vocally.

BWW Reviews: Practically Perfect POPPINS Delights
BWW Reviews: Practically Perfect POPPINS Delights
October 19, 2011

No spoonful of sugar needed: 'Mary Poppins' delights in every way.



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