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Review: DEATH BECOMES HER at Cadillac Palace
by Misha Davenport - May 20, 2024
Move over Witches of Oz. There’s a new pair of Broadway-Bound divas looking to stage a wicked fight for supremacy eight shows a week. And you better best believe the stage becomes her, er, them....
Review: ON THE 20TH CENTURY at Blank Theatre
by Zac Thriffiley - May 16, 2024
Blank Theatre’s ON THE 20TH CENTURY makes for a delightful ride through a farcical facsimile of Broadway’s Silver Age, if one can accommodate a few bumps along the way....
Review: TURRET at A Red Orchid Theatre
by Rachel Weinberg - May 13, 2024
Levi Holloway’s dystopian play TURRET introduces audiences to an intimate bunker in a post-apocalyptic world. And notably, the play marks Michael Shannon’s return to A Red Orchid. Shannon plays Green, who presides over this mysterious bunker in which he’s holding captive his trainee, Rabbit (Travis ...
Review: THE THANKSGIVING PLAY at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
by Rachel Weinberg - May 06, 2024
In THE THANKSGIVING PLAY, four actors’ road to creating an elementary school Thanksgiving performance is paved with good intentions. But good intentions aren’t enough to save them from their “white savior” complexes. ...
Review: BEAUTIFUL THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at Paramount Theatre Aurora, IL
by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - May 06, 2024
The earth moved. The current production at the Paramount Theatre is Beautiful, the Carole King Musical. This is more than a jukebox musical. It tells the amazing story of one of the greatest songwriters of the 20th century and how her story evolved.
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Review: JUDGMENT DAY AT CHICAGO SHAKESPEARE THEATER at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by Rachel Weinberg - May 02, 2024
JUDGMENT DAY may be a world premiere comedy, but it trades in old-school jokes. Rob Ulin’s play is relatively simple and wears its moral heart on its sleeve (Main takeaway: Don’t be a jerk), even if lead role Sammy Campo doesn’t have a heart at all. While JUDGMENT DAY pokes some fun at the Catholic ...
Review: JOFFREY BALLET'S MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at Lyric Opera House
by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - April 28, 2024
What did our critic think of JOFFREY BALLET'S MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at Lyric Opera House?...
Review: JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE at Goodman Theatre
by Zac Thriffiley - April 25, 2024
Under the meticulous direction of Chuck Smith, the Goodman’s newest revival of JOE TURNER’S COME AND GONE emphasizes the play’s continued relevance through masterful performances that find cause for celebration and laughter even in the face of oppression. The production has already been extended thr...
Review: BROOKLYN LAUNDRY at Northlight Theatre
by Zac Thriffiley - April 22, 2024
Under the direction of BJ Jones, John Patrick Shanley's newest play boasts a talented cast gifted with good humor and heartfelt emotion, but the uneven script feels as though it shrank in a dryer fed by clichés rather than coins....
Review: GUYS AND DOLLS at Drury Lane Theatre, Oakbrook Terrace
by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - April 19, 2024
The number of sinners at the mission impresses General Cartwright (Heidi Kettenring in another comedic gem), especially Big Jule (KC McNeil in his Drury debut). As Adelaide and Nathan are trying to leave to get married, the mission band arrives with its new leader Sky Masterson. He and Sarah were m...
Past Shows
Disney's High School Musical Jr.
4/26 - 5/12/2024
Learning Stage: book: David Simpatico; lyrics: Greg Cham, Ray Cham, Andy Dodd, Matthew Gerrard, Faye Greenberg, Jamie Houston, David N. Lawrence, Bryan Louiselle, Robbie Nevil, ...
Urinetown
4/5 - 4/7/2024
Winner of three Tony Awards, three Outer Critics Circle Awards, two Lucille Lortel Awards and two Obie Awards, Urinetown is a hilarious musical satire of ...
Disney's Descendants
3/3 - 3/5/2023
Based on the popular Disney Channel Original Movies, Disney's Descendants: The Musical is a brand-new musical jam-packed with comedy, adventure, Disney characters, and hit songs ...
Disney's The Little Mermaid Jr
11/18 - 12/11/2022
In a magical kingdom fathoms below, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. But first, ...
Spring Awakening
9/30 - 10/9/2022
Spring Awakening explodes onto the stage with a raw and powerful exploration of teenage angst and sexual awakening in a repressed society. Set in late ...
Something Rotten!
7/29 - 7/31/2022
Welcome to the Renaissance and the outrageous, crowd-pleasing musical farce, Something Rotten. Created by Grammy Award-winning songwriter Wayne Kirkpatrick, and successful screenwriters Karey Kirkpatrick and ...
Disney's The Lion King Jr
6/17 - 6/19/2022
The African savannah comes to life with Simba, Rafiki and an unforgettable cast of characters as they journey from Pride Rock to the jungle and ...
13
3/6 - 3/8/2020
Geek. Poser. Jock. Beauty Queen. Wannabe. These are the labels that can last a lifetime. With an unforgettable rock score from Tony Award-winning composer, Jason ...
LEGALLY BLONDE
7/19 - 7/21/2019
Elle Woods, a bubbly sorority girl known for her love of pink and all things fashion, isn't taken seriously. But when her boyfriend Warner dumps ...
LEGALLY BLONDE JR.
6/21 - 6/23/2019
Legally Blonde JR. follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes, snobbery and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. When Elle's boyfriend, Warner, ...
ROALD DAHL'S WILLY WONKA JR.
4/26 - 5/19/2019
Roald Dahl's timeless story of the world-famous candy man and his quest to find an heir is a golden ticket to adventure....
LES MISERABLES SCHOOL EDITION
4/5 - 4/14/2019
The legendary Broadway musical has been specially adapted to meet the needs of young performers. This author-approved, PG-rated edition has been abridged to a running ...
DISNEY'S ALADDIN JR.
11/16 - 12/8/2018
Greasepaint Theatre for Youth presents Disney's Aladdin Jr. For tickets and information, visit the website....
DISNEY'S ALADDIN JR.
11/30 - 12/8/2018
Greasepaint Theatre for Youth presents Disney's Aladdin Jr. For tickets and information, visit the website....
SPRING AWAKENING
10/12 - 10/20/2018
Spring Awakening explodes onto the stage with a raw and powerful exploration of teenage angst and sexual awakening in a repressed society. Set in late ...
GODSPELL JR
6/22 - 6/23/2018
This best loved musical by two-time Academy Award-winner Stephen Schwartz is now available in a Junior version! Drawing from various theatrical traditions, such as clowning, ...
DISNEY'S PETER PAN JR
4/27 - 5/12/2018
Based on J.M. Barrie's classic tale and featuring an unforgettable score by Morris "Moose" Charlap and Jule Styne with lyrics by Carolyn Leigh and Betty ...
PIPPIN
4/13 - 4/14/2018
Pippin, the energetic and sometimes bizarre brainchild of director Bob Fosse, takes you on a wild journey of self-discovery. Pippin, a young prince seemingly bored ...
DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID JR
12/1 - 12/9/2017
In a magical kingdom fathoms below, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. But first, ...
DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST JR
4/28 - 5/6/2017
The Brainy and Beautiful Belle yearns to escape her provincial life...and her brute of a suitor, Gaston. However, Belle gets more adventurous than she wanted ...
13
3/17 - 3/18/2017
Geek. Poser. Jock. Beauty Queen. Wannabe. These are the labels that can last a lifetime. With an unforgettable rock score from Tony Award-winning composer, Jason ...
ELF-THE MUSICAL JR.
12/4 - 12/12/2015
A title known the world over, Elf The Musical JR. is a must-produce holiday musical that can easily become an annual tradition for any theatre. ...
LEGALLY BLONDE
7/24 - 7/25/2015
Elle Woods, a bubbly sorority girl known for her love of pink and all things fashion, isn't taken seriously. But when her boyfriend Warner dumps ...
LEGALLY BLONDE JR.
6/26 - 6/27/2015
Legally Blonde JR. follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes, snobbery and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. When Elle's boyfriend, Warner, ...
WEST SIDE STORY
4/24 - 4/26/2015
West Side Story, a modern Romeo and Juliet set against the backdrop of gang violence, is a powerful and timeless musical. The music was composed ...
WEST SIDE STORY
4/10 - 4/11/2015
West Side Story, a modern Romeo and Juliet set against the backdrop of gang violence, is a powerful and timeless musical. The music was composed ...
DISNEY'S PETER PAN JR
4/25 - 4/26/2014
Based on J.M. Barrie's classic tale and featuring an unforgettable score by Morris "Moose" Charlap and Jule Styne with lyrics by Carolyn Leigh and Betty ...
LES MISERABLES SCHOOL EDITION
7/26 - 7/28/2013
Broadway's legendary musical has been specially adapted to meet the needs of young performers. This author-approved edition has been abridged to a running time of ...
ROALD DAHL'S WILLY WONKA JR
6/14 - 6/15/2013
Roald Dahl's timeless story of the world-famous candy man and his quest to find an heir comes to life in this stage adaptation of Charlie ...
All Shook Up
5/10 - 5/11/2013
Inspired by and featuring the songs of Elvis Presley. It's 1955, and into a square little town in a square little state rides a guitar-playing ...
13
12/7 - 12/9/2012
A grown-up story about growing up! When his parents get divorced and he's forced to move from New York to a small town in Indiana, ...
DISNEY'S ALADDIN JR
11/30 - 12/1/2012
Welcome to Agrabah, City of Enchantment, where every beggar has a story and every camel has a tail! All of your favorite characters are here ...
SPRING AWAKENING
3/23 - 4/7/2012
Winner of 8 TONY Awards, including BEST MUSICAL, strongSPRING AWAKENING/strong celebrates the unforgettable journey from youth to adulthood with a power, poignancy, and passion that ...
SPRING AWAKENING
3/23 - 3/31/2012
Winner of 8 TONY Awards, including BEST MUSICAL, strongSPRING AWAKENING/strong celebrates the unforgettable journey from youth to adulthood with a power, poignancy, and passion that ...
RENT-SCHOOL EDITION
5/13 - 12/9/2011
Set in the East Village of New York City, strongRENT SCHOOL EDITION/strong is about falling in love, finding your voice and living for today. Winner ...
Videos
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The Thanksgiving Play
Ensemble Theater In Honor of Helen Zell at Steppenwolf (4/25 - 6/2) | |
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Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
Paramount Theatre (4/24 - 6/16) | |
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Little Bear Ridge Road
Downstairs Theater At Steppenwolf Theatre (6/13 - 7/21) | |
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Festival of Unfinished Work
Bramble Theatre Company (6/26 - 6/30) | |
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You Couldn't Make This Up
Metropolis Performing Arts Centre (6/1 - 6/1) | |
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World War Women™ The Unsung Heroines of WWII
Eisenhower Public Library (6/20 - 6/20) | |
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The Hot Wing King
Alexandra C. and John D. Nichols Theatre (6/20 - 7/21) | |
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All Shook Up
Summer Place Theatre (6/21 - 6/30) | |
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UPTOWN
The Center for Performing Arts (3/8 - 3/8) | |
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The Rocky Horror Picture Show
The Center for Performing Arts (10/25 - 10/25) | |
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