by Rachel Weinberg - May 08, 2026
Though it’s a musical about a support group for internet addicts, Dave Molloy’s Octet is delightfully analog. And that’s precisely the point — Molloy’s musical invites audiences to look away from their screens and lean into this intimate, inventive, and fully a cappella show. Molloy (perha...
by Misha Davenport - May 08, 2026
LOKI – THE END OF THE WORLD TOUR at Lifeline Theatre is the kind of ambitious storytelling that reminds audiences why Chicago theatre remains one of the most exciting and vibrant theater communities in the country....
by Rachel Weinberg - April 26, 2026
The blame game’s the thing in this world premiere play from Scooter Pietsch. FAULT is playing at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater....
by Angela Lin - April 25, 2026
For many, Burt Bacharach is a household name, the soundtrack that spans from childhood to adulthood. For some, Bacharach’s name might not ring a bell, but his wide discography of songs that spans decades, mediums, collaborators, and genres is sure to have even the most musically naive audience mem...
by Rachel Weinberg - April 23, 2026
While THE GREAT GATSBY has glimpses of effective songs and character development, the musical doesn’t ultimately live up to the glitz, glamor, and legacy of its source material.
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by Emily Werner - April 20, 2026
What did our critic think of TEATRO VISTA PRODUCTIONS' BOTH AT STEPPENWOLF THEATRE at Teatro Vista Productions?...
by Rachel Weinberg - April 20, 2026
Tarrell Alvin McCraney’s world-premiere play WINDFALL is part somber, part whimsy — which is true to his unique playwriting style. It’s a poignantly topical play, yet sometimes too on the nose. I enjoyed how McCraney blends the hyperreal and the surreal in a play that asks the question: Should...
by Tina St. Angelo - April 18, 2026
What did our critic think of NOEL COWARD'S PRIVATE LIVES at BrightSide Theatre?...
by Tina St. Angelo - April 18, 2026
What did our critic think of HEARTBREAK HOTEL at Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire IL?...
by Tina St. Angelo - April 20, 2026
What did our critic How great to be known by one name…. Dixie Locke (Anna Louise Bramlett) says that to Elvis Presley about Marlon Brando before Elvis becomes one name. The current production at the Marriott Lincolnshire Theatre is Heartbreak Hotel. This tells the story of Elvis’ rise up to the ...
Past Shows
Frieda Lee Still Singin’ and Swingin’ showcases Frieda Lee’s remarkable return to Chicago, celebrating 45 years of artistry in jazz and the great American musical...
Davenport’s Piano Bar and Cabaret pays tribute to the enduring legacies of Sarah Vaughan and Dinah Washington in a centennial celebration featuring eight of Chicago's...
An Evening with Ty Cooper features the talented jazz and blues singer alongside some of Chicago's finest musicians, including Tommy Muellner on piano, Jim Cox...
When Kander Met Ebb celebrates the legacy of composers John Kander and Fred Ebb by featuring music from iconic shows like Cabaret, Chicago, and Kiss...
Chicago's Davenport’s Piano Bar and Cabaret will host Amy Armstrong’s Birthday Bash Show, celebrating the beloved entertainer's 53rd birthday. Known for her impactful presence in...
Ellen Winters presents a tribute to Rosemary Clooney in The Girl Singer, showcasing some of her most memorable hits from the 1950s. The performance transports...
Yesterday Once More is a tribute to the Carpenters that honors the incredible legacy of Karen Carpenter. Performed by Amy Yassinger and Friends, this show...
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