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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: 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....

Review: FAULT at Chicago Shakespeare Theater


by Rachel Weinberg - April 26, 2026

The blame game’s the thing in this world premiere play from Scooter Pietsch. FAULT is playing at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater....

Past Shows

Air Play
Air Play
Apr 22

In Air Play umbrellas fly, fabrics soar over the audience, balloons swallow people, and snow swirls, filling the stage. With stunning images and gales of...

Othello
Othello
Apr 6 – Apr 8, 2023

Get ready to see Othello as youve never seen HER beforethats right, HER! This contemporary adaptation finds Shakespeares characters transported to modern day while retaining...

Rise Up! Truth to Power
Rise Up! Truth to Power
Mar 10 – Mar 11, 2023

Join the GSU Dance Company as they dance for social justice. Choreographed by GSU faculty, students, and alumni, Rise Up! features provocative performances that encourage...

DRUMLine Live!
DRUMLine Live!
Feb 4

DRUMLine Live, the show-stopping attraction created by the musical team behind 20th Century Foxs hit movies, Drumline and Drumline: A New Beat, has already paraded...

Happy Birthday, Mozart!
Happy Birthday, Mozart!
Jan 29

Limited On Stage Cabaret Seating!Celebrate Wolfgang Amadeus Mozarts 266th Birthday with a special repertoire, great company, birthday cake and a champagne toast!Lyric Opera vocalists perform...

The Nutcracker
The Nutcracker
Nov 19

Tis the season for making special memories with your family! Whether youre a kid or a kid at heart, The Nutcracker will fill you with...

Cloud 9
Cloud 9
Nov 3 – Nov 6, 2022

Cloud 9 is a satirical commentary of the British Empire and its rigid perspectives on gender roles and sexuality. The first act follows Clive, a...

Ailey II
Ailey II
Oct 15

Ailey II is universally renowned for merging the spirit and energy of the countrys finest early-career dance talent with the passion and creative vision of...

Battle of the Baritones
Battle of the Baritones
Oct 9

Limited On Stage Cabaret Seating! Two baritones enter the ring but who will be victorious? Your favorite host, John Concepcin, hosts a showdown between some...

Mariachi Herencia de México
Mariachi Herencia de México
Oct 1

The historic tradition of mariachi music has roots in cities like Guadalajara and Mexico City, places where the festive folk style lived its past glory...

Red Summer
Red Summer
Sep 16 – Sep 25, 2022

A modern musical crafted by MPAACT co-founders Shepsu Aakhu and Shawn Wallace, along with Andrew White, a co-founder of Lookingglass Theatre Company Red Summer is...

Videos


Windfall in Chicago Windfall
Steppenwolf Theatre Company (4/09-5/31)
South Pacific in Chicago South Pacific
Paramount Arts Centre (4/29-6/14)
Sordid Lives in Chicago Sordid Lives
Riverfront Playhouse (5/22-6/20)
Lionel Bart's Oliver! in Chicago Lionel Bart's Oliver!
Cutting Hall Performing Arts Center (5/09-5/24)
As You Like It in Chicago As You Like It
Nichols Park (7/10-7/12)
Third Coast Symphony: Appalachian Spring and Carnival of the Animals in Chicago Third Coast Symphony: Appalachian Spring and Carnival of the Animals
First Baptist Congregational (6/14-6/14)
Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical in Chicago Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical
CIBC Theatre (9/29-10/11)
The Jeff Miller Band w/Agua Fresca and Special Opening Act, Vince in Chicago The Jeff Miller Band w/Agua Fresca and Special Opening Act, Vince
Phyllis' Musical Inn (6/03-6/03)
The Notebook (Chicago) in Chicago The Notebook (Chicago)
James M. Nederlander Theatre (8/04-8/16)
Champions Of Magic  in Chicago Champions Of Magic
The Studebaker Theater (6/06-7/05)