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Chicago, IL 60640


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Review: LE BAL at Trap Door Theatre


by Emily Werner - May 17, 2026

What did our critic think of LE BAL at Trap Door Theatre?...

Review: AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE at TimeLine Theatre


by Angela Lin - May 18, 2026

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


by Angela Lin - May 15, 2026

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


by Zac Thriffiley - May 14, 2026

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. The production runs through June 7....

Review: CRIME AND PUNISHMENT at TUTA Theatre


by Emily Werner - May 12, 2026

What did our critic think of CRIME AND PUNISHMENT at TUTA Theatre?...

Review: COVENANT at Goodman Theatre


by Rachel Weinberg - May 12, 2026

What happens when you make a deal with the devil? Covenant asks its characters to find out. Drawing inspiration from both horror films and classic blues music, York Walker’s Chicago premiere play follows a group of characters as they explore their faith — in both Christianity and the supernatura...

Review: SCARAMOUCHE at City Lit Theater


by Angela Lin - May 10, 2026

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


by Tina St. Angelo - May 09, 2026

What did our critic think of RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S SOUTH PACIFIC at Paramount Theatre Aurora, IL?...

Review: OCTET at Raven Theatre


by Rachel Weinberg - May 08, 2026

Though it’s a musical about a support group for internet addicts, Dave Molloy’s Octet is delightfully analog. And that’s precisely the point — Molloy’s musical invites audiences to look away from their screens and lean into this intimate, inventive, and fully a cappella show. Molloy (perha...

Review: LOKI – THE END OF THE WORLD TOUR at Lifeline Theatre


by Misha Davenport - May 08, 2026

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....

Past Shows

The Mark
The Mark
Oct 11 – Nov 22, 2025

 Babes With Blades Theatre Company’s (BWBTC) is proud to present the world premiere of The Mark, October 11 - November 22 at The Edge Theater,...

CALVARIA: A PLAY FOR FERAL GIRLS
Sep 6 – Sep 14, 2025

Calvaria: A Play for Feral Girls is part of Babes With Blades Theatre Company's Fighting Words Festival, running from September 6 to September 14. Written...

Fighting Words Festival
Fighting Words Festival
Sep 6 – Sep 14, 2025

Babes With Blades Theatre Company’s (BWBTC) 2025 season opens with an extended run of its new works festival, the Fighting Words Festival, September 6 –...

Fighting Words Festival
Fighting Words Festival
Sep 6 – Sep 14, 2025

Babes With Blades Theatre Company’s (BWBTC) 2025 season opens with an extended run of its new works festival, the Fighting Words Festival, September 6 –...

TWO OUT OF THREE FALLS
Sep 7 – Sep 14, 2025

TWO OUT OF THREE FALLS is a poignant exploration of identity and legacy, centered on Johanna Goodish, the daughter of the infamous pro wrestler King...

yo ho.
Sep 6 – Sep 14, 2025

yo ho. explores the captivating journey of notorious pirates Anne Bonny and Mary Read as they navigate life aboard a campy, sexually charged ship threatened...

A Midsummer Night's Dream
Oct 16 – Nov 23, 2024

Babes With Blades Theatre Company presents William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, running from October 16 to November 23 at The Edge Theater. Directed by...

A Midsummer Night's Dream
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Oct 16 – Nov 23, 2024

CHICAGO - Babes With Blades Theatre Company’s (BWBTC) announces tickets are now on sale for one of William Shakespeare’s most beloved comedies, A Midsummer Night’s...

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