BWW Review: SUNSET BOULEVARD at Porchlight Music Theatre
With direction by Michael Weber, Porchlight Music Theatre's production of Andrew Lloyd Weber's SUNSET BOULEVARD provides one wild ride of a musical evening.
Chicago Theater Reviews
The latest reviews and critic recommendations from Chicago.
BWW Review: Science Meets Family Dysfunction in MOSQUITOES at Steep Theatre
Olivier Award-winning British playwright Lucy Kirkwood pulls no punches when it comes to examining family dysfunction on stage.
BWW Review: THE BROTHERS SIZE at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
THE BROTHERS SIZE is an artful exploration of the obligations put upon its characters.
BWW Review: Isango Ensemble's A MAN OF GOOD HOPE at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
A MAN OF GOOD HOPE reflects the resiliency and creativity of the human spirit at every turn, while giving audiences a taste of Isango Ensemble's original methods of theatrical storytelling.
BWW Review: THE BARBER OF SEVILLE at Lyric Opera Of Chicago
Lyric Opera of Chicago opens its 65th season with Gioachino's Rossini's romantic comedy, THE BARBER OF SEVILLE.
BWW Review: SPAMALOT at Mercury Theater Chicago
A perfect night of theatre it ain't, but for Meghan Murphy's powerhouse diva and a communal bout of well-earned chuckles, SPAMALOT will leave you choosing wisely.
BWW Review: BERNHARDT/HAMLET at Goodman Theatre
Terri McMahon's performance and Theresa Rebeck's script demonstrate that Sarah Bernhardt was not one to back down from a challenge, either on the stage or in life.
BWW Review: THE KING'S SPEECH at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
Chicago Shakespeare Theater's North American premiere of THE KING'S SPEECH is a wholly delightful theatrical affair, rife with British charm.
BWW Review: WHOSE BODY? at Lifeline Theatre
The first hints of autumn weather have barely touched Chicago, but with its season opener, Lifeline Theatre turns to that coziest of genres: the classic British murder mystery.
BWW Review: TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS at Victory Gardens Theater
TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS lives in that unique space between the everyday and the extraordinary.
BWW Review: DANA H. at Goodman Theatre
Lucas Hnath's DANA H.
BWW Review: THE GREAT LEAP at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
Steppenwolf Theatre Company's season opening production of Lauren Yee's THE GREAT LEAP combines the energy of the final moments of a major sporting event alongside moments of great intimacy and intensity for which the company is largely known.
BWW Review: NEWSIES at Paramount Theatre
Paramount Theatre's production of DISNEY'S NEWSIES THE MUSICAL, directed by Jim Corti, offers a spirited, heartfelt take on the popular Tony Award winner.
BWW Review: MIDSUMMER (A PLAY WITH SONGS) at Greenhouse Theater Center
On Midsummer's Eve, two 35-year-olds drink alone in an Edinburgh dive bar.
BWW Review: Get Thee to SOMETHING ROTTEN! at Marriott Theatre
Chicagoans, lend me your ears: SOMETHING ROTTEN! has landed in Lincolnshire (the one due north of Chicago, not the one due east of Liverpool), and Marriott Theatre's regional premiere is a must-see for fans of musicals, Shakespeare, and comedy.
BWW Review: THE BAND'S VISIT National Tour Comes to Chicago
THE BAND'S VISIT feels like an homage to the fleeting nature of live theater itself: a moment in time in which performers and audience are brought together to share a collective experience, all-encompassing yet passing swiftly and never to be created again.
BWW Review: Gary Griffin's Enchanting INTO THE WOODS at Writers Theatre
Writers Theatre opens its 2019/20 season with INTO THE WOODS, Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's beloved fairy tale mash-up, directed by Olivier Award-winning Sondheim interpreter Gary Griffin.
BWW Review: Hell in a Handbag's Timely and Topical THE DRAG SEED
David Cerda scores another camp hit with the timely and topical THE DRAG SEED
BWW Review: Agatha Christie's AND THEN THERE WERE NONE Thrills at Drury Lane Theatre
Agatha Christie, the a?oeQueen of Mystery.
BWW Review: Teatro ZinZanni's LOVE, CHAOS AND DINNER Provides Old-Fashioned Circus and Comedy Entertainment
The Seattle-based circus, comedy, and cabaret spectacle Teatro ZinZanni has arrived in Chicago with the hybrid show LOVE, CHAOS AND DINNER.
BWW Review: Dave Malloy's GHOST QUARTET with Black Button Eyes Productions at Stage 773
Dave Malloy's staged song cycle GHOST QUARTET is a madcap romp through seven centuries of mythology, folk tales, gothic horror stories, murder ballads, and more.
BWW Review: Marriott Theatre's DARLING GRENADINE a Bittersweet Reflection of Life's Complicated Realities
Daniel Zaitchik's new musical DARLING GRENADINE delicately balances sentimentality and realism in a heartfelt look at one man's struggle with addiction and its effect on those who love him.
BWW Review: TRUE WEST Proves A Remarkable, Quintessentially Steppenwolf Production
The newly opened production of TRUE WEST is a quintessentially Steppenwolf show in the best way possible: it's a fresh staging of a gritty American drama with a first-rate cast and production values.
BWW Review: THE RECOMMENDATION at Windy City Playhouse
Upon arrival at Windy City Playhouse's flagship venue in Irving Park, audience members are handed an acceptance letter welcoming them to Brown University's class of 2011.
BWW Review: THE MUSIC MAN at Goodman Theatre
Director Mary Zimmerman lends her whimsy to THE MUSIC MAN at Goodman Theatre in a production that pays homage to the small-town charm and iconic score of Meredith Willson's classic musical.
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Fleetwood Max Raue Center For The Arts (10/03-10/03) |
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Love Story: A Tribute to Taylor Swift Raue Center For The Arts (11/07-11/07) |
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Mean Girls Paramount Theatre (8/26-10/11) |
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Rotary Rocks The Raue: James Garner's Tribute to Johnny Cash Raue Center For The Arts (10/24-10/24) |
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The Dave Matthews Tribute Band Raue Center For The Arts (9/25-9/25) |
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Blond Ambition: A Tribute to Madonna Raue Center For The Arts (11/07-11/07) |
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Memphis The Musical Studebaker Theater at the Fine Arts Building (10/24-10/25) |
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The Beautiful Game In Concert Athenaeum Center for Thought and Culture (8/31-8/31) |
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Elgin Symphony Orchestra Raue Center For The Arts (12/11-12/11) |
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Poison de Maat Studio Theatre (10/03-10/24) |