by Emily Werner - April 20, 2026
What did our critic think of TEATRO VISTA PRODUCTIONS' BOTH AT STEPPENWOLF THEATRE at Teatro Vista Productions?...
by Rachel Weinberg - April 20, 2026
Tarrell Alvin McCraney’s world-premiere play WINDFALL is part somber, part whimsy — which is true to his unique playwriting style. It’s a poignantly topical play, yet sometimes too on the nose. I enjoyed how McCraney blends the hyperreal and the surreal in a play that asks the question: Should...
by Tina St. Angelo - April 18, 2026
What did our critic think of NOEL COWARD'S PRIVATE LIVES at BrightSide Theatre?...
by Tina St. Angelo - April 18, 2026
What did our critic think of HEARTBREAK HOTEL at Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire IL?...
by Tina St. Angelo - April 20, 2026
What did our critic How great to be known by one name…. Dixie Locke (Anna Louise Bramlett) says that to Elvis Presley about Marlon Brando before Elvis becomes one name. The current production at the Marriott Lincolnshire Theatre is Heartbreak Hotel. This tells the story of Elvis’ rise up to the ...
by Angela Lin - April 18, 2026
What did our critic think of 12 OPHELIAS (A PLAY WITH BROKEN SONGS) at The Factory Theater from Strawdog Theatre Company?...
by Emily Werner - April 14, 2026
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....
by Rachel Weinberg - April 07, 2026
MA RAINEY’S BLACK BOTTOM is a well-acted, slow-burn character study. August Wilson’s 1982 play centers on a fictitious 1927 Chicago album recording, as the musicians gather and wait for the notorious Ma Rainey (or Madam Rainey, as she demands they call her) to record her latest album. Ma Rainey ...
by Emily Werner - April 06, 2026
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. ...
by Emily Werner - April 01, 2026
Theater Wit opens the Midwest premiere of The Ally on March 30, 2026. Originally premiering in February 2024 at New York City’s Public Theater, Itamar Moses’ play was a finalist for the 2025 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Blending dark comedy with urgent social questions, The Ally challenges its audi...
Past Shows
Opera Up Close presents Mimosas and Melodies: A Mother’s Day Brunch features vocal tributes celebrating mothers through a diverse repertoire that spans Broadway, classical, and...
Rosie and the Rivets presents a dynamic female-fronted tribute to the spirited early years of Rock & Roll, covering the era from 1954 to 1964....
ARTRAGEOUS! The Electrifying Art & Music Circus combines live visual art with a high-energy rock concert, creating an immersive experience that blurs the lines between...
UPTOWN: A Celebration of Motown and Soul brings together the dynamic sound of Motown and contemporary pop influences, highlighting the talents of a vocal ensemble...
DREAM, presented by The GovState Dance Company, is a theatrical exploration inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s iconic "I Have a Dream" speech. The...
DRUMLine Live! is a vibrant showcase celebrating the energy and spirit of Historically Black College and University marching bands. Created by the musical team behind...
The Silhouettes, America's premier shadow-dance company and former finalists on America's Got Talent, will present LOVE Happens, a captivating, family-friendly performance exploring various forms of...
The upcoming concert presentation of Sweeney Todd brings together the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra and Kokandy Productions to perform Stephen Sondheim's darkly enchanting masterpiece. This collaboration...
QUEENS OF ROCK AND SOUL pays tribute to the legendary women who transformed classic rock and soul music, including icons like Tina Turner, Aretha Franklin,...
BOOM X is a vibrant one-man show created and performed by Rick Miller, exploring the music, culture, and significant events of Generation X. The performance...
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