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Set in a tropical paradise with warm sea breezes, breathless sunsets and B52 Bombers. South Pacific is an uplifting musical tale that follows World War II Armed...
Catch as Catch Can, written by Mia Chung and directed by Amy Morton, explores the impact of a prodigal son’s return to his working-class hometown...
This production features three performers rotating through the roles each night (billed as the Sun Cast, Moon Cast, and Earth Cast), shattering the idea of...
Rico! has a rich sound of diversified musical cultures. A mixture of sophisticated melodic genres and ethnicity influenced tremendously by the sound and spirit of...
ONE NIGHT ONLY! Our fun-filled tradition comes to the Rhapsody Theater in Chicago, where our singers bring you an unforgettable night of solos from the...
Ruth Page Center for the Arts’ 2026 Professional Dance Training Program (PDTP) dancers present their end of season performance showcase, Friday, June 12, 7 p.m....
Experience cosplay, burlesque, and wonder in an intimate speakeasy. We pay tribute to fandoms from Star Wars to Nintendo, Doctor Who to Marvel with artists.
DARLINGS!Come blow your horn and start celebrating, right this way, your table’s waiting! This June, The Poetry Brothel Chicago invites you to embrace freedom, self...
Emcee Skool and Elite Mind Apparel partner to present fresh hip-hop from students graduating from Emcee Skool, established in 2018 by veteran Chicago hip-hop artist,...
Footholds Vol. 7 is the final production of The Impostors Theatre Company's seventh season, presented as a collaborative short play festival between the company and...
[producingbody] is pleased to announce the Chicago premiere of Spaceman, by Leegrid Stevens and directed by Eric Slater, May 19 - June 13, at The...
Ruth Page Center of the Arts’ School of Dance presents their end of season spring show, “Under the Big Top,” Saturday, June 13 at 1...
The Opera Festival of Chicago announces Very Verismo!, a recital concert featuring works by leading Verismo composers at the Jarvis Opera Hall, Holtschneider Performance Center...
What happens when the one you love commits an unthinkable act?
A Dog's House is a darkly comic play about Eden and Michael, who become accessories to murder when their pet Rottweiler kills their neighbor's Toy...
A solo night of music, stories, and crochet, this cabaret celebrates the vibrant intersection of Cuban heritage, Miami life, and Chicago culture. The evening features...
The Cleveland Aureum Choir and Theatre Company has a long history of excellence and strong traditions. Over the years the choir has achieved many accolades...
Summer of 1992. The United States is in a recession. Arkansas Governor Bill Clinton is about to run for president. Kurt is married to Courtney....
The Joffrey Ballet closes its 2025-26 season with the Chicago Premiere of choreographer Yuri Possokhov's Eugene Onegin, a co-production with San Francisco Ballet set against...
Step into 1950s New York where high-stakes gambling meets unexpected romance in Guys and Dolls! This beloved Broadway classic delivers catchy tunes, colorful characters, and...
Writers Theatre, under the leadership of Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma and Alexandra C. and John D. Nichols Artistic Director Braden Abraham, continues its 2025/26...
Welcome to the greatest rock ‘n’ roll show not on Earth! LOKI arrives at Asgard, bringing chaos, comedy, and three monstrous (maybe) children. LOKI tangles...
Chicago Tap Theatre (CTT) presents Saturn Returns, directed by Molly Smith and music directed by Anaiet Soul, June 11-14 at The Edge Theater, 5451 N....
Saturn Returns is a tap dance and live music production directed by Molly Smith and music directed by Anaiet Soul, presented by Chicago Tap Theatre....
GEE'S BEND is the story of the Pettway women, quilters from the isolated community of Gee's Bend, Alabama. Beginning in 1939, the play follows Alice, her...
The Revolutionists by Lauren Gunderson celebrates four women of the French Revolution: Olympe de Gouges, Charlotte Corday, Marianne Angelle, and Marie-Antoinette. Directed by Iris Sowlat,...
A Red Orchid Theatre concludes its 33rd season with the world premiere of The Targeted, a tragicomedy written by Hanna Kime and directed by Grace...
The Third Coast Symphony Chamber Orchestra presents a concert of orchestral favorites that are fun for the whole family! Third Coast Symphony Chamber OrchestraVictor Muenzer, conductorCharles...
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Latest Chicago Reviews
by Emily Werner - June 05, 2026
What did our critic think of ANDY WARHOL PRESENTS: THE COCAINE PLAY at Jackalope Theatre?...
by Rachel Weinberg - June 05, 2026
Rugged masculinity meets forbidden queer romance in Brokeback Mountain. Based on Annie Proulx’s short story (which was adapted into a buzzy 2005 film starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Heath Ledger), Ashley Robinson’s play follows the clandestine romance between ranchers Jack Twist and Ennis Del Mar o...
by Angela Lin - June 01, 2026
If you’ve ever been so invested in something — particularly sports — that it starts to dictate your mood, consume your everyday life, and affect your relationship, then you might be able to relate to Damn Yankees, now playing at the Theo’s Fred Anzevino Theatre. ...
by Rachel Weinberg - May 21, 2026
Monty Python’s Spamalot is a jubilant and genuinely hilarious touring rendition of the 2023 Broadway revival. If you’re looking for hearty laughs and a winning combo of slapstick humor,witty pop culture, and musical theater references, Spamalot’s got it in spades....
by Emily Werner - May 20, 2026
A Red Orchid Theatre concludes their 33rd Season with the world premiere of THE TARGETED at the Chopin Theatre. Playwright Hanna Kime first started writing the play in 2019, at a moment when political tension and distrust started to escalate....
by Emily Werner - May 17, 2026
What did our critic think of LE BAL at Trap Door 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....
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...
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....
by Emily Werner - May 12, 2026
What did our critic think of CRIME AND PUNISHMENT at TUTA Theatre?...
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South Pacific Paramount Arts Centre (4/29-6/14) |
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Hedwig and the Angry Inch Catalyst Ranch (7/09-7/26) |
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Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs by The United European Ballet Company Coronado Theatre (11/04-11/04) |
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James and the Giant Peach North Shore Center for the Performing Arts - North Theatre (4/22-5/14) PHOTOS |
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Tailgate N' Tallboys McLean County Fairgrounds (6/18-6/20) |
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Cleveland Aureum Choir and Theatre Company Ganz Hall (6/14-6/14) |
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As You Like It Gross (Theodore) Park (7/02-7/05) |
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Raks Geek The Newport Theater (6/12-6/12) |
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Saturn Returns Chicago Tap Theatre (6/11-6/14) |
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Oh, Mary! CIBC Theatre (1/19-2/07) |
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