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Chicago, IL 60640



Review: THE BRIEF WONDROUS LIFE OF OSCAR WAO at Goodman Theatre


by Rachel Weinberg - March 03, 2026

THE BRIEF WONDROUS LIFE OF OSCAR WAO is a lopsided stage adaptation of Junot Díaz’s 2007 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. While the first act is tight and focuses squarely on the budding relationship between ultra-nerd Oscar Wao and his freshman year college roommate Yunior, the second act incorpora...

Review: JOFFREY BALLET AMERICAN ICONS at Lyric Opera Of Chicago


by Tina St. Angelo - February 23, 2026

The Joffrey Ballet is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year. The current offering is called Icons. What a gift to the audience. I don’t know if Robert Joffrey had any idea what his company has become. Icons recreate 4 different ballets from different decades over the 20th Century....

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.?...

Past Shows

The Countdown: Where Numerology Meets the Beat, A Symphony of Tap Dance and Live Music
The Countdown: Where Numerology Meets the Beat, A Symphony of Tap Dance and Live Music
Mar 5 – Mar 8, 2026

Chicago Tap Theatre (CTT) has been sharing the creativity, history and joy of Tapdance for more than 20 years and is proud to announce its...

For All We Know
For All We Know
Jun 5 – Jun 8, 2025

Chicago Tap Theatre (CTT), completes its 22nd season with the world premiere of For All We Know, choreographed by Sterling Harris and music directed by...

Chicago Tap Theatre Live at the Den
Chicago Tap Theatre Live at the Den
Feb 28 – Mar 2, 2025

Chicago – Chicago Tap Theatre (CTT) has been sharing the creativity, history and joy of Tap dance for more than 20 years and is proud...

Time Steps
Time Steps
Apr 1 – Apr 10, 2016

CHICAGO – Chicago Tap Theatre (CTT) is proud to present their newest original story Time Steps, written and narrated by Marc Kelly Smith and choreographed...

Tidings of Tap!
Tidings of Tap!
Dec 11 – Dec 13, 2015

Chicago – Artistic Director Mark Yonally and Chicago Tap Theatre bring audiences live music, cheer, and boundless energy with the return of their annual Tidings...

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