Review: THE DANCE OF DEATH at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
by Rachel Weinberg - February 19, 2026
When I think of Steppenwolf, I often think of family members crying, screaming at one another, or some combination of the two. So the sparring between spouses Alice and Captain Edgar in August Strindberg’s 1900 play THE DANCE OF DEATH feels right at home. In a surprisingly funny and sharp version ...
Review: DEAR EVAN HANSEN at Paramount Theatre
by Tina St. Angelo - February 17, 2026
What did our critic think of DEAR EVAN HANSEN at Paramount Theatre Aurora IL?...
Review: HAMNET at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by Rachel Weinberg - February 14, 2026
Royal Shakespeare Company’s HAMNET is a dramatic and languid stage adaptation of Maggie O’Farrell’s 2020 buzzy novel of the same name....
Review: THE OUTSIDERS First National Tour Presented by Broadway in Chicago
by Rachel Weinberg - February 13, 2026
THE OUTSIDERS presents an original and vibrant stage adaptation of S.E. Hinton’s classic 1967 novel about the conflict between Tulsa teen gangs the Greasers and the Socs (short for socialites). The musical — and particularly director Danya Taymor’s inventive and visually dynamic staging — pu...
Review: ON YOUR FEET! at Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace, IL
by Tina St. Angelo - February 12, 2026
What did our critic think of ON YOUR FEET! at Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace, IL?...
Review: HOLIDAY at Goodman Theatre
by Rachel Weinberg - February 10, 2026
Goodman Theatre continues its centennial season with the endearing and lively romantic comedy HOLIDAY....
Review: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire IL
by Tina St. Angelo - February 07, 2026
What did our critic think of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire IL?...
Review: DRACULA: A COMEDY OF TERRORS at Lazy Susan Theatre Co.
by Misha Davenport - February 07, 2026
What did our critic think of DRACULA: A COMEDY OF TERRORS at Lazy Susan Theatre Co.?...
Review: STEREOPHONIC National Tour Presented by Broadway In Chicago
by Rachel Weinberg - January 29, 2026
David Adjmi’s STEREOPHONIC pulls back the curtain on making a rock album — with all of the minute details, inane band member conversations, and painstaking, spirited artistic conversations that come with it. It centers on an unnamed Fleetwood Mac-esque band in the late 1970s as they record (and ...
Review: EUREKA DAY Presented By Timeline Theatre And Broadway In Chicago
by Zac Thriffiley - January 28, 2026
Timeline Theatre and Broadway in Chicago have gifted audiences with a EUREKA DAY that cements the play as one of the most prescient in the contemporary canon while also reaffirming Chicago’s reputation as an ambassador of daring theatrical works....
Past Shows
Open House
Dec 13
Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble (CDE), 1650 W Foster Ave, is excited to host an open house, Saturday, Dec. 13 from 1 - 4 p.m. Join Chicago Danztheatre...
Body Passages
Nov 14 – Nov 15, 2025
Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble (CDE) presents the return of The Artists’ Residency, Body Passages, Nov. 14-15. This collaboration between ten Chicago-based creatives will take place at...
Halloween Creepy Crawlies
Oct 25
Halloween Creepy Crawlies is a family friendly dance production that explores the mysteries of Halloween through a lost ghost’s search for her haunted home. On...
Always, Sometimes, Maybe
Sep 21 – Sep 28, 2025
Always, Sometimes, Maybe follows a janitor who unexpectedly finds herself on stage, using her imagination and a collection of rubbish to seek connection. Directed by...
Arachne
Sep 21 – Sep 28, 2025
Arachne presents a unique blend of Greek mythology and contemporary themes in a solo show that explores the intricate relationship between Athena, the Goddess of...
Destination Wedding
Sep 21 – Sep 28, 2025
Destination Wedding explores the complexities of a wedding through multiple perspectives. The show delves into the nuanced interactions and emotions that surround a couple's big...
Chicago MemoryScape
Sep 20 – Sep 27, 2025
Chicago MemoryScape is a public art and dance installation presented by RE|Dance Group as part of the Full Circle Festival. This innovative piece transforms the...
Every Brilliant Thing
Sep 20 – Sep 27, 2025
Every Brilliant Thing is a heartwarming and interactive play that explores the joys and struggles of life. Written by Duncan Macmillan and Jonny Donahoe, and...
The Storage Closet
Sep 20 – Sep 27, 2025
The Storage Closet is a new play by Emma Jean Eastlund that explores the world of GoGo dancing through a raw, femme-driven narrative of survival,...
Well-Balanced Dads
Sep 20 – Sep 27, 2025
Well-Balanced Dads is a family-friendly physical comedy presented by Whisper Theater, showcasing the humorous journey of two fathers adjusting to life after their children have...
Josephine
Sep 19 – Sep 26, 2025
Josephine, presented by HGBIC Productions and directed by Mikey Duran, explores the early years of the iconic actress Josephine Baker as she prepares for her...
Funny Like an Abortion
Mar 10 – Mar 30, 2025
Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble (CDE), located at 1650 W. Foster Ave, in collaboration with Fat Theater Project will present Funny Like an Abortion March 10 -...
Funny, Like an Abortion
Mar 10 – Mar 30, 2025
Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble, in collaboration with Fat Theater Project, presents the Chicago premiere of Funny, Like an Abortion, written by Rachel Bublitz and directed by...
Tethering In Wander Land
Nov 1 – Nov 9, 2024
“Tethering In Wander Land” is an artistic collaboration performance and art exhibition between 28 artists tethered together through creativity. Storytellers, choreographers, and devised theater artists have...
What We Carried
May 8 – May 16, 2020
The final performance of the 2019-20 Art & Activism Performance Series, What We Carried is a documentary-style danztheatre work created by ensemble-members that brings to...
The Queer Landscape
Mar 20 – Mar 21, 2020
Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble is pleased to announce the third installment of its 2019-20 Art & Activism Performance Series, THE QUEER LANDSCAPE, an evening of live...
Stories of Chicago
Jan 24 – Jan 25, 2020
Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble is pleased to present Stories of Chicago. This is the second of a four-part performance series called Art + Activism. The featured...
The Forward March of Women
Sep 20 – Sep 21, 2019
Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble is pleased to present, The Forward March of Women. Through performance and visual art, this one-weekend presentation of, The Forward March of...
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