Reviews

• "It’s family drama but also sophisticated writing, matched here by a strong cast and an especially lovely performance from Mattos…"
  “The Grand Boulevard Trilogy” must not end here."

  Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune

• “Race, religion, finance, family, love… the show addresses all these subjects and handles them with care, tact and with hints of comedy, featuring a talented cast of actors led by director Jerrell L. Henderson.”

  Tristian Burns, Newcity Stage

• "…the show defines a conversation about how things were like a hundred years ago for black Chicagoans, and it begs the question of whether things have changed between then and now or whether they have stayed pretty much the same."

  Julia W. Rath, Around The Town Chicago

• "And while he has found success in television, this night at Raven reminds him that his biggest fans — and some of his most interesting stories — are still right here where he grew up.
  The 85-minute one-act — the third in Allen’s Grand Boulevard Trilogy — zips by, yet it still packs a powerful dose of family drama, secrets and revelations."

  Mike Davis, WBEZ Chicago