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The Wizard of Oz
The Wizard of Oz
7/18 - 7/20/2025


The Wizard of Oz tells the story of Dorothy, a Kansas farm girl who is whisked away by a tornado to the magical Land of ...

2nd Annual Playground Festival


EFCT’S Playground Festival presents three family-oriented shows starring one cast of fun-loving adult actors—the “Eclecti-Kids! Along with our talented and silly Emcee, these artists bring ...

Live Comedy Special Taping: 27 Hyenas


This is THE comedy event of the season. One night. One city. One unforgettable moment. Chicago's own comedy star Kellye Howard is filming her debut ...

The Curious Circumstances of Louis Le Prince


CHICAGO – The Factory Theater, 1623 W. Howard St., is proud to announce the final production of their 30th season, The Curious Circumstances of Louis ...

The Curious Circumstances of Louis Le Prince


CHICAGO – The Factory Theater, 1623 W. Howard St., is proud to announce the final production of their 30th season, The Curious Circumstances of Louis ...

ALIVE AND KICKING: LAUGHTER NEVER GETS OLD


ALIVE AND KICKING: LAUGHTER NEVER GETS OLD. A comedy cabaret revue with replace the lyric song parodies and sketches about senior life.

Iraq, But Funny
Iraq, But Funny
5/29 - 7/20/2025


Chicago’s Tony-Award winning Lookingglass Theatre Company is proud to announce its next production, the world premiere of Iraq, But Funny, May 29 - July 20, ...

Love's Labour's Lost
Love's Labour's Lost
7/18 - 7/20/2025


One of William Shakespeare’s early comedies performed free, outdoors, in six Chicago parks. It follows the King of Navarre and his three companions as they attempt to ...

The Queen's Museum
The Queen's Museum
7/17 - 7/20/2025


MUSIC AND PLAY BY MARK ADAMCZYK DIRECTED BY BEN BALLMER The monarch of the realm commissions the housing of her personal collection of artifacts, for ...

War of the Worlds
War of the Worlds
5/23 - 7/20/2025


This world premiere adaptation of the novel by H.G. Wells brings razor-sharp satire to this infamous thriller.

Authentically Yours A Variety Show Fundraiser for Open Space Arts


A dazzling night of celebration and support for Open Space Arts Theatre and its upcoming American Premiere of the UK hit GANGSTA BABY—an audacious and groundbreaking new production ...

Broadway in your Backyard
Broadway in your Backyard
7/14 - 7/23/2025


Porchlight Music Theatre is proud to announce the return of its free summer concert series Broadway in your Backyard, July 14 - 23, sponsored by ...

Summer in the Parks Concert


Free hour-long family-friendly concerts in 10 Naperville/Lisle/Downers Grove/Bolingbrook parks and spaces, featuring fun, popular, and comedic songs from Broadway musicals, such as MY FAIR LADY, MAMMA MIA, CHICAGO, FUNNY  GIRL, ...

Love's Labour's Lost
Love's Labour's Lost
7/25 - 7/27/2025


One of William Shakespeare’s early comedies performed free, outdoors, in six Chicago parks. It follows the King of Navarre and his three companions as they attempt to ...

RCSA presents Disney's Frozen Jr


Disney’s Frozen Jr FRIDAY, JULY 18 & 25, 2025 | 8:00 PM SATURDAY, JULY 19 & 26, 2025 | 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM SUNDAY, ...

Summer in the Parks Concert


Free hour-long family-friendly concerts in 10 Naperville/Lisle/Downers Grove/Bolingbrook parks and spaces, featuring fun, popular, and comedic songs from Broadway musicals, such as MY FAIR LADY, MAMMA MIA, CHICAGO, FUNNY  GIRL, ...


Black Ensemble Theater presents the world premiere of an uplifting musical celebration, highlighting the lives and careers of iconic music legends Patti LaBelle, Dionne Warwick, ...

THE REAL BLACK SWANN: CONFESSIONS OF AMERICA’S FIRST BLACK DRAG QUEEN


The story of William Dorsey Swann, the first known drag performer and queer activist in U.S. history.

Chicken Little
Chicken Little
4/10 - 8/1/2025


The Sky is Falling!  The Sky is Falling!  Join Chicken Little and her friends --Ducky Lucky, Goosey Loosey, Turkey Lurkey and others-- as she journeys to tell ...

Movie: Hard Miles


August 1, @ 7pm Get inspired with Hard Miles, an inspiring drama based on a true story, following a group of at-risk teens and their ...

& Juliet
& Juliet
7/22 - 8/2/2025


Created by the Emmy®-winning writer from “Schitt’s Creek,” this hilarious new musical flips the script on the greatest love story ever told.  & Juliet  asks: ...

A Star is Aborted: Chicago Style


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Maureen SanDiego’s “A Star Is Aborted” Makes Its Chicago Debut this August 2nd Maureen SanDiego’s critically acclaimed Hollywood Fringe show A Star ...

Beauty and the Beast
Beauty and the Beast
7/10 - 8/2/2025


Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST North American Tour  returns to the stage this summer, with members of the original creative team reuniting to bring this enchanting and ...

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
7/9 - 8/2/2025


Disney's 30th Anniversary production of Beauty and the Beast brings the beloved tale to life with new sets and dazzling costumes. Audiences can expect to ...

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast


Be Our Guest at Disney’s newly reimagined 30th Anniversary production of  BEAUTY AND THE BEAST , the breathtaking musical filled with the romance and grandeur audiences ...

Macbeth
Macbeth
7/24 - 8/2/2025


Three of of Cups Theatre Company is excited to announce the beginning of their inaugural season with the production of Macbeth. In this adaptation, the ...

Night Owl Bike Ride


NEW THIS YEAR! • Simplified routes (Family-Friendly 10 Miles & 20 Miles) • T-shirt and entry to the Afterparty at Raue Center included with every ...


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Latest Chicago Reviews


Review: QUEEN FOR A DAY at Hell In A Handbag Productions


by Zac Thriffiley - July 16, 2025

The anarchic world premiere of Tyler Anthony Smith’s QUEEN FOR A DAY is as delightfully wild as it is deeply heartfelt....

Review: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST National Tour Kicks Off in Chicago


by Rachel Weinberg - July 12, 2025

The new national tour of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST is gorgeous and full of Disney stage magic. Disney Theatrical Group has pulled out all the stops for the first tour of this musical in 25 years. ...

Review: THE COLOR PURPLE at Goodman Theatre


by Rachel Weinberg - July 01, 2025

Though THE COLOR PURPLE has a fair share of tragedy, the ending is heartwarming, celebratory, and puts a pin in Celie’s story — and with Brittney Mack at the lead, this musical makes that range of emotions land. ...

Review: ALWAYS SOMETHING THERE... at Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire IL


by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - June 26, 2025

This is the premise of the current production at the Marriott Lincolnshire Theatre. Chicago native Sandy Ruskin’s Always Something There…, a Peggy Got Sue Got Married/Back to the Future, etc. styled tribute to the 1980’s, is having its world premiere at the Marriott. It is about being able to go bac...

Review: ALWAYS...PATSY CLINE at Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace, IL


by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - June 23, 2025

The current production at Drury Lane Theatre is Always…Patsy Cline. This is based on a true story, was originally conceived by Ted Swindley and licensed by the Estate of Patsy Cline. It contains 27 of Patsy’s songs and is a two-woman show....

Review: YOU WILL GET SICK at Steppenwolf Theatre Company


by Rachel Weinberg - June 16, 2025

Noah Diaz’s YOU WILL GET SICK is an affecting and unusual play. With direction from Steppenwolf Co-Artistic Director Audrey Francis, it closes out the season in a moving and intriguing manner. ...

Review: TO STEVE WITH LOVE: LIZ CALLAWAY CELEBRATES SONDHEIM at Studebaker Theater


by Kathleen Anwar - June 16, 2025

In a show that was part memoir, part love letter, and part stand-up comedy special, Liz Callaway paid tribute to the genius of the late Stephen Sondheim in an intimate performance that truly felt like a homecoming celebration for this Chicago native....

Review: PIPPIN at BrightSide Theatre


by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - June 15, 2025

This 1972 musical written by Roger O. Hirson with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz – yes of Godspell and Wicked fame – and directed by Bob Fosse, is the current production at BrightSide Theatre. It originally stared John Rubenstein as Pippin and Ben Vereen as Leading Player....

Review: CHAOS THEORY OF EVERYTHING at The Second City E.t.c.


by Rachel Weinberg - June 15, 2025

The Second City e.t.c.’s CHAOS THEORY OF EVERYTHING is a potpourri of comedy....

Review: IRAQ, BUT FUNNY at Lookingglass Theatre Company


by Zac Thriffiley - June 13, 2025

IRAQ, BUT FUNNY serves not only as a masterful satire of British and American colonialism in the Middle East but also as a moving, multigenerational family drama....



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