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Review: Black Cat Theatre's ELEPHANT IN THE WOMB at Theater Wit

Review: Black Cat Theatre's ELEPHANT IN THE WOMB at Theater Wit

by Angela Lin · September 4, 2026

Elephant in the Womb somehow strikes a perfect balance between inappropriate humor, social commentary, and tasteful fourth wall breaking that will leave you feeling uncomfortable, pensive, and warm and fuzzy all at once.…

Review: COME FROM AWAY at Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire IL

Review: COME FROM AWAY at Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire IL

by Tina St. Angelo · September 4, 2026

Next Friday, the Country will pause to remember, mourn and honor those victims of the attacks of September 11, 2001. The town of Gander, Newfoundland, is called the Rock. During the week that followed, it truly was a rock. The current production at Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire is the emotional b…

Review: SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE at Kokandy Productions

Review: SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE at Kokandy Productions

by Rachel Weinberg · August 31, 2026

It was a bold choice for Kokandy’s artistic director Derek Van Barham to stage such a huge musical in the tiny cabaret space at the Chopin Theater. Fortunately, Sondheim’s brilliant score and lyrics are gorgeously delivered in Kokandy’s version.…

Review: BUDDY THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY at Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace, IL

Review: BUDDY THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY at Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace, IL

by Tina St. Angelo · August 28, 2026

The current production at the Drury Lane Theatre in Oakbrook Terrace is Buddy: the Buddy Holly Story. It was the first of the jukebox musicals premiering in 1989.  It was conceived and written in England. It ran in London’s West End for 12 years. An interesting fact: Paul McCartney holds the copy…

Review: THE NOTEBOOK Presented by Broadway In Chicago

Review: THE NOTEBOOK Presented by Broadway In Chicago

by Angela Lin · August 6, 2026

The Notebook’s company does their best with the material they’re given, but without the impactful soundtrack to accompany it, the show ultimately falls short of delivering the emotional depth you might expect or desire from a generational love story.…

Review: MARBLE at The Gift Theatre

Review: MARBLE at The Gift Theatre

by Emily Werner · August 5, 2026

The Gift Theatre continues its 25th Anniversary 'Homecoming Season' with the Chicago premiere of Marble. First performed at Dublin's Abbey Theatre in 2009, the play was inspired by a conversation between Irish playwright Marina Carr and actor Fiona Shaw, and Giorgio de Chirico's painting 'Mystery an…

Past Shows

32 total · showing 1–10

BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN

May 28 – Jun 28, 2026

Brokeback Mountain, adapted by Ashley Robinson from Annie Proulx's acclaimed short story, explores the complex relationship between two cowboys over the decades. The production features songs by Dan Gillespie Sells and is directed by Jonathan Butterell. This North American...

FAULT

FAULT

Apr 18 – May 24, 2026

All’s fair in love and marital warfare as Lucy and Jerry Green go head-to-head after 30 years of marriage in a late-night tangle of lies, ambition, and betrayal. This wickedly dark new comedy stars leading film and television actor Enrico Colantoni ( English Teacher, Galaxy...

THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR

Apr 2 – May 3, 2026

The Merry Wives of Windsor is a comedic play by William Shakespeare, directed by Phillip Breen. Set to run at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater from April 2 to May 3, 2026, the production will showcase the wit and charm of Shakespeare's exploration of courtship and rivalry in a...

MRS. KRISHNAN’S PARTY

Apr 7 – Apr 26, 2026

MRS. KRISHNAN'S PARTY, presented by Indian Ink Theatre, brings to life a vibrant story centered around a family's celebration in New Zealand. Written by Jacob Rajan and Justin Lewis, this engaging work captures the essence of community and cultural connections. The production...

Hamnet

Feb 10 – Mar 8, 2026

The US premiere of Hamnet will take place from February 10 to March 8, 2026, at Chicago Shakespeare Theater. Based on the bestselling novel by Maggie O'Farrell and adapted by Lolita Chakrabarti, the play explores the life of Shakespeare and his wife, Agnes Hathaway, during a...

42 Balloons

May 24 – Jun 29, 2025

42 Balloons is a North American premiere musical inspired by the true story of Larry Walters, who made headlines with his extraordinary lawn chair flight powered by helium-filled weather balloons. Set in the 1980s, this heartwarming production features a book, music, and lyrics...

Sunny Afternoon

Mar 21 – Apr 27, 2025

Sunny Afternoon is the North American premiere of the musical that chronicles The Kinks' rise to rock 'n' roll fame through their iconic songs. Directed by Edward Hall, the production features an ensemble cast including Danny Horn as Ray Davies, Oliver Hoare as Dave Davies, and...

Short Shakespeare! A Midsummer Night's Dream

Feb 4 – Mar 8, 2025

Chicago Shakespeare Theater presents a 75-minute adaptation of the romantic comedy A Midsummer Night's Dream, directed by Edward Hall. The production brings to life a chaotic love story among four young lovers, mystical fairies, and a troupe of amateur actors, all set against...

La Memoria de los Sésiles

Oct 31 – Nov 3, 2024

La Memoria de los Sésiles, presented by Chile's Astillero Teatro, is a North American premiere that runs from October 31 to November 3 at Chicago Shakespeare Theater. The family-friendly production follows Sacha, an old hermit, and Tujo, a young environmentalist, as they embark...

The King's Speech

Sep 12 – Oct 20, 2019

He was born for the stage, but became a worldwide success thanks to the film of Tom Hoope, this text by David Seidler. Luca Barbareschi brings it back in the theater to descend in the role of Lionel Logue, the Australian speech therapist who manages to restore security to shy...

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