Review: MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT Presented by Broadway In Chicago
Monty Python’s Spamalot is a jubilant and genuinely hilarious touring rendition of the 2023 Broadway revival.
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Review: A Red Orchid Theatre's THE TARGETED at The Chopin Theatre
A Red Orchid Theatre concludes their 33rd Season with the world premiere of THE TARGETED at the Chopin Theatre.
Review: LE BAL at Trap Door Theatre
What did our critic think of LE BAL at Trap Door Theatre?
Review: AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE at TimeLine Theatre
TimeLine Theatre Company is inaugurating its new theater in Uptown in an impressively dynamic production of when truth and power collide and personal convictions are put to the test.
Review: WORK HARD HAVE FUN MAKE HISTORY at Raven Theatre
When you really stop to think about it, the late stage capitalist grind we find ourselves in (or rather, that billionaires and certain politicians have forced upon us) has created a disembodied culture marked by rampant labor, optimized efficiency, and fractured connections — and that’s a pretty
Review: OCTET at Raven Theatre
Not only does OCTET work on every level musically and creatively, but it also already stands as a strong contender for best musical of the summer.
Review: CRIME AND PUNISHMENT at TUTA Theatre
What did our critic think of CRIME AND PUNISHMENT at TUTA Theatre?
Review: COVENANT at Goodman Theatre
What happens when you make a deal with the devil? Covenant asks its characters to find out.
Review: SCARAMOUCHE at City Lit Theater
French aristocrats, revolutionaries, traveling comedy troupes, swordsmen — Scaramouche packs it all in this world premiere musical that doesn’t stop moving and keeps you laughing.
Review: RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S SOUTH PACIFIC at Paramount Theatre Aurora, IL
What did our critic think of RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S SOUTH PACIFIC at Paramount Theatre Aurora, IL?
Review: OCTET at Raven Theatre
Though it’s a musical about a support group for internet addicts, Dave Molloy’s Octet is delightfully analog.
Review: LOKI – THE END OF THE WORLD TOUR at Lifeline Theatre
LOKI – THE END OF THE WORLD TOUR at Lifeline Theatre is the kind of ambitious storytelling that reminds audiences why Chicago theatre remains one of the most exciting and vibrant theater communities in the country.
Review: FAULT at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
The blame game’s the thing in this world premiere play from Scooter Pietsch.
Review: GOING BACHARACH: THE SONGS OF AN ICON at Apollo Theater
For many, Burt Bacharach is a household name, the soundtrack that spans from childhood to adulthood.
Review: THE GREAT GATSBY National Tour Presented by Broadway In Chicago
While THE GREAT GATSBY has glimpses of effective songs and character development, the musical doesn’t ultimately live up to the glitz, glamor, and legacy of its source material.
Review: Teatro Vista Productions' BOTH at Steppenwolf Theatre
What did our critic think of TEATRO VISTA PRODUCTIONS' BOTH AT STEPPENWOLF THEATRE at Teatro Vista Productions?
Review: WINDFALL at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
Tarrell Alvin McCraney’s world-premiere play WINDFALL is part somber, part whimsy — which is true to his unique playwriting style.
Review: NOEL COWARD'S PRIVATE LIVES at BrightSide Theatre
What did our critic think of NOEL COWARD'S PRIVATE LIVES at BrightSide Theatre?
Review: HEARTBREAK HOTEL at Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire IL
What did our critic think of HEARTBREAK HOTEL at Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire IL?
Review: HEARTBREAK HOTEL at Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire
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Review: Strawdog Theatre's 12 OPHELIAS (A PLAY WITH BROKEN SONGS) at The Factory Theater
In a mirrored world from Shakespeare’s Hamlet, 12 OPHELIAS features familiar characters reimagined in a new light and given new life.
Review: GOODNIGHT MOON At Chicago Children's Theatre
What did our critic think of REVIEW: GOODNIGHT MOON AT CHICAGO CHILDREN'S THEATRE at Chicago Children's Theatre? The 65-minute performance is filled with music, dance, comedy, acrobatics and puppetry.
Review: MA RAINEY’S BLACK BOTTOM at Goodman Theatre
MA RAINEY’S BLACK BOTTOM is a well-acted, slow-burn character study.
Review: WHITE ROOSTER at Lookingglass Theatre Company
Lookingglass Theatre Company begins its 2025/26 season with the world premiere of WHITE ROOSTER in the Joan and Paul Theatre at the Water Tower Water Works.
Review: THE ALLY at Theater Wit
Theater Wit opens the Midwest premiere of THE ALLY on March 30, 2026.
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Catch as Catch Can Steppenwolf Theatre Company (6/04-7/12) |
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Disney's The Little Mermaid The Performing Arts Center (7/18-8/02) |
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EWP presents Robbie Fulks & Griffin William Sherry Showcase Raue Center For The Arts (8/07-8/07) |
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Hedwig and the Angry Inch Catalyst Ranch (7/09-7/26) |
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Rumors by Neil Simon Parker Players Theater (7/17-8/02) |
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Clay Jenkinson is Thomas Jefferson Raue Center For The Arts (10/17-10/17) |
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Always Olivia Raue Center For The Arts (8/15-8/15) |
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Hail Mary/Maria Nova Entertainment Presents “Hail Mary/Maria” by Playwright RJ Silva and Directed by Adam Reed, August 14 - 23 at Theater Wit (8/14-8/23) |
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Rhythm World 36 Faculty Showcase Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago (8/07-8/07) |
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Mamma Mia! Sing Along with Citadel Theatre Gloria Dei Center (7/24-7/26) |