Review: LA BOHEME at Lyric Opera Of Chicago
What did our critic think of LA BOHEME at Lyric Opera Of Chicago? Giacomo Puccini’s heartbreaking La Boheme is playing for 10 performances at the Lyric.
Chicago Theater Reviews
The latest reviews and critic recommendations from Chicago.
Review: GUYS AND DOLLS at Music Theater Works
Guys and Dolls is a show to be seen and enjoyed.
Review: CLUE: LIVE ON STAGE! Presented By Broadway In Chicago
While the play may be meager fare compared to other recent professional offerings, CLUE is undeniably a well-polished evening of hijinks and hilarity—if audiences know what they’re getting themselves into.
Review: WAITRESS at Paramount Theatre Aurora, IL
The current production at the Paramount Theatre is the musical Waitress based upon the motion picture.
Review: BETRAYAL at Goodman Theatre
Under the direction of artistic director Susan V.
Review: OVO CIRQUE DU SOLEIL at NOW Arena - A Celebration of Athleticism and Whimsy
Cirque du Soleil has long been known for its awe-inspiring performances, blending daring stunts, stunning visuals, and a sense of wonder.
Review: BEAUTIFUL THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace, IL
Director Jane Lanier (A Chorus Line) and this talented ensemble seamlessly tell Carole’s story to the fullest extent.
Review: FOOL FOR LOVE at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
FOOL FOR LOVE has peak Steppenwolf energy.
Review: CIRCUS QUIXOTE at Lookingglass Theatre
Lookingglass Theatre’s CIRCUS QUIXOTE provides Chicago audiences with a stunning dramatic adaptation of Don Quixote that is every bit as impactful and imaginative as its source material.
Review: MR. PARKER at Open Space Arts
Open Space Arts in Uptown is quickly establishing itself as the go-to “storefront” theater for plays and films that consider the many nuances of queer experiences, and their latest offering—MR.
Review: FUN HOME at Porchlight Music Theatre
Jeanine Tesori and Lisa Kron’s FUN HOME is a musical journey in sketches through the memories of Alison Bechdel.
Review: FAT HAM Presented by Goodman Theatre and Definition Theatre
The Goodman’s FAT HAM is an intelligent, uproarious adaptation that explores and celebrates Black joy and resilience.
Review: JAJA’S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
With JAJA’S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING, Jocelyn Bioh pulls off a challenging theatrical feat: She makes a slice-of-life play consistently engaging and entertaining.
Review: JEKYLL & HYDE IN CONCERT at BrightSide Theatre
This is the moment – when Dr.
Review: SHUCKED National Tour Presented by Broadway In Chicago
SHUCKED is a corny musical.
Review: LEGALLY BLONDE: THE MUSICAL at Music Theater Works At The North Shore Center For The Performing Arts
This story is definitely geared to young females.
Review: TEATRO ZINZANNI at Cambria Hotel
TEATRO ZINZANNI is still kicking it in the indoor Spiegeltent Zazou nestled on the fourteenth floor of the Cambria Hotel in the Loop.
& JULIET National Tour Presented by Broadway In Chicago
& JULIET is an unserious jukebox musical that’s deeply serious about its commitment to fun.
Review: RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN'S CINDERELLA at Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire IL
This is the crucial moment in the current childrens’ theatre production at Marriott Lincolnshire of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s beloved musical, Cinderella.
Review: FALSETTOS presented by Court Theatre and TimeLine Theatre Company
FALSETTOS, originally written as two-one act musicals set in 1979 and 1981, respectively, feels simultaneously dated and prescient.
Review: THE SECRET GARDEN at Theo Ubique
What did our critic think of THE SECRET GARDEN at Theo Ubique?
Review: FROZEN at Paramount Theatre Aurora, IL
What did our critic think of FROZEN at Paramount Theatre Aurora, IL?
Review: WHITE CHRISTMAS at Marriott Theatre
Read our review of WHITE CHRISTMAS at Marriott Theatre.
Review: LEROY AND LUCY at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
In Ngozi Anyanwu’s LEROY AND LUCY, two strangers meet at a crossroads in Mississippi.
Review: BEST KEPT SECRET: TELL EVERYONE at The Second City E.t.c.
The Second City’s latest e.
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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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Jonathan Van Ness: Hot & Healed Comedy Tour 2026 Hard Rock Live Rockford (9/12-9/12) |
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An Evening with Kevin Smith The Hemmens Cultural Center (9/18-9/18) |
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Maybe Happy Ending CIBC Theatre (1/05-1/17) |
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Simply Billy: A Tribute to Billy Joel Raue Center For The Arts (10/17-10/17) |
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The Outsiders The Cadillac Palace Theatre (8/04-8/16) |
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Pink'd: A Tribute to P!nk Raue Center For The Arts (9/19-9/19) |
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Memphis The Musical Studebaker Theater at the Fine Arts Building (10/24-10/25) |