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.…
What did our critic think of ADOLESCENT SALVATION at Theater Wit?…
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…
I Love You Because is your typical rom-com with cute duets, silly jokes, and flawed characters that showcase exactly how love can be messy.…
During a time where our country remains divided, this energetic and thoughtful piece of art reminds us of the beauty that can be found when we come together across our differences, no matter where we come from or where we call home.…
The Outsiders remains an exhilarating and inventive musical adaptation of S.E. Hinton’s acclaimed 1967 novel. I enjoyed this tour so much on first viewing that I came back six months later!…
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.…
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…
In The Continuum is an unapologetic show about the way Black women are forced to navigate the world — and how our experiences are all connected, even, or especially, when we feel isolated and alone. …
The 2014 award-winning and timeless dramatic comedy by Mike Bartlett remains ever relevant today as we explore interventions on multiple fronts. …
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Cómo Se Dice? is a monthly bilingual short-form improv show featuring a rotating cast of professional bilingual actors and comedians, drawing inspiration from the classic TV show Whose Line Is It Anyway? but performed in Spanglish. The show is hosted by Rudy Mendoza and is a...
Collaboraoke is a karaoke competition backed by a live band, Chicago's Ocean and the Waves, led by Sam Ocean, performing a 200-song repertoire of karaoke classics. Contestants compete in Round 3, with three winners selected to advance to the Collaboraoke Championship on July 23...
Collaboraoke: Real Band Karaoke Round 3 is the third and final preliminary round in Collaboraction's monthly karaoke series, where contestants perform backed by a live band. Winners from this round will advance to compete in the Collaboraoke: Real Band Karaoke Championship on...
This fast-paced, interactive, hour-long performance features magic, circus, laughs, and absurdity designed to enchant kids aged 4-10. The show is the brainchild of AJ Sacco, named Best Magician in Chicago by the Chicago Reader three years in a row. The performance is also...
The Belonging Bash is an all-day, indoor/outdoor festival with food, drink, DJs, and live performances, serving as a benefit for The Light summer youth program and Collaboraction's House of Belonging. The event begins with an outdoor, family-friendly block party and leads to a...
THE FREQUENCY is a monthly live speaker series curated by internationally renowned DJ/producer and Collaboraction Executive Director DJ Lady D, designed to amplify voices, cultivate dialogue, and inspire collective action around pressing cultural issues. The June launch features...
RADIATE is Collaboraction's monthly open mic series produced by The Luminaries, alums of Collaboraction's The Light youth ensemble. Each event begins with a guided workshop inviting participants to explore a theme or social change concept through art and reflection, followed by...
A solo night of music, stories, and crochet, this cabaret celebrates the vibrant intersection of Cuban heritage, Miami life, and Chicago culture. The evening features a dynamic song mix of boleros, salsa, and Broadway hits performed in Spanglish. The event is curated and...
Emcee Skool and Elite Mind Apparel partner to present fresh hip-hop from students graduating from Emcee Skool, established in 2018 by veteran Chicago hip-hop artist, poet, and storyteller Teh'Ray Hale, aka Phenom. The evening also showcases new fashions from Chicago's Elite Mind...
The Dance Network is part of NeighborhoodMOVES, a new pilot initiative bringing dance into Chicago neighborhoods through cultural partnerships and community-based programming. The event runs from 6 to 9 p.m. and is free and open to the public. It is presented as part of the 13th...
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The Chicago Water Music Chicago Riverwalk (9/09-9/09) |
