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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The People's Pot & Pantry invites community members to dine together at Collaboraction on their dark day, building community ties, strengthening mutual visibility, and battling food insecurity in the performing arts.
The Frequency is a monthly gathering series curated by DJ Lady D, presented by Collaboraction and Group Sounds, exploring culture, wellness, creativity, and collective healing. This month's edition explores pleasure as meaning making and embodied liberation, featuring special...
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...
HEARTFELT HARDCORE, presented by Silver October, is a night of hard dance music with an emphasis on emotional melodies and contemplative chord progressions. Deep grooves and hard bass span a five-artist lineup, highlighting Jungle, Gabber, Breakcore, Hardcore, and Trance music...
¡El Showcase! is a fully improvised comedy show showcasing the talented students of Bilingual Improv School, the only place where students can take an improv class in Spanglish. All are welcome to enjoy this show regardless of their level of fluency in Spanish or English. Hosted...
Supernova is a final end-of-summer showcase presented by The Light, featuring original spoken word pieces, theatrical group shorts, live music and dance. The showcase highlights the talents of the youth ensemble as artists and activists, now in its fifth year empowering Chicago...
TALISMÁN is an evening of poetry and flamenco presented by artists Kao Ra Zen and Marisela Tapia, featuring flamenco guitarist Andrea Salcedo, saxophonist Mark Nagy, and modular synth player Neil Jendon. Inspired by the talisman's transformational powers, the performers weave...
The Collaboraoke: Real Band Karaoke Championship brings together winners from all three preliminary rounds, including Round 1 winners Bella Cassel, Rachel Maloney, and Destiny Strothers, to compete for the top prize. Contestants perform backed by Chicago's Ocean and the Waves...
The People's Pot & Pantry is hosted at The House of Belonging on three consecutive Mondays in June, June 15, 22, and 29. Community members are invited to dine on their dark day, enjoying a free hearty meal including locally grown produce, browsing the pantry for free items, and...
FrequencyHealing.LOVE is a 3-dimensional vibracoustic and digital sound bath where sound, human connection, and community healing converge. These gatherings create emotionally restorative environments that serve as holding containers for art, mindfulness, movement, conversation...
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Fleetwood Max Raue Center For The Arts (10/03-10/03) |
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Love Story: A Tribute to Taylor Swift Raue Center For The Arts (11/07-11/07) |
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Mean Girls Paramount Theatre (8/26-10/11) |
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Rotary Rocks The Raue: James Garner's Tribute to Johnny Cash Raue Center For The Arts (10/24-10/24) |
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The Dave Matthews Tribute Band Raue Center For The Arts (9/25-9/25) |
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Blond Ambition: A Tribute to Madonna Raue Center For The Arts (11/07-11/07) |
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Memphis The Musical Studebaker Theater at the Fine Arts Building (10/24-10/25) |
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Northern Lights Nichols Concert Hall (10/25-10/25) |
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Shane City Lit Theater (8/21-10/04) |
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The Chicago Water Music Chicago Riverwalk (9/09-9/09) |
