Richard III (Strawdog Theatre, 3829 N. Broadway, Chicago, closes Mar. 29). Nic Dimond’s lean, mean production of Richard III is anchored by a charismatic title role performance by Strawdog ensemble member John Henry Roberts and a soulful one by Jennifer Avery as Queen Elizabeth. The fine supporting cast barely fits all at once in Strawdog’s tiny performance space, but Joe Schermoly’s pared-down set makes the most of the claustrophobia. All in all, electrifying (OGIC)
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