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Nunsense at Drury Lane Theatre is participating in the League of Chicago Theatres' Thank You 5 summer promotion. The promotion runs from June 18 through...
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Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story
Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story, written by Alan Janes and directed by Drury Lane Theatre Artistic Director Matthew D. Carney, chronicles the life and...
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Review: CATCH AS CATCH CAN at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
by Rachel Weinberg - June 15, 2026
I left Catch as Catch Can at Steppenwolf Theatre Company on Sunday night wondering exactly what I had just seen, and what, if anything, I was meant to take from it....
Review: LEOPOLDSTADT at Writers Theatre
by Rachel Weinberg - June 14, 2026
Tom Stoppard’s Leopoldstadt follows multiple generations of an Austrian Jewish family from prosperity to despair — spanning over 50 years from 1899 to 1955. Now in its Chicago-area premiere at Writers Theatre, the late Stoppard’s final play includes a cast of 24 actors and many, many character...
Review: TWO OUT OF THREE FALLS at The Factory Theater
by Emily Werner - June 13, 2026
What did our critic think of TWO OUT OF THREE FALLS at The Factory Theater?...
Review: THE PRODUCERS at BrightSide Theatre
by Tina St. Angelo - June 13, 2026
What did our critic think of THE PRODUCERS at BrightSide Theatre?...
Review: SMILEY at Open Space Arts
by Angela Lin - June 13, 2026
We might not know if our relationships will have a happy ending, but we can guarantee a happy beginning. At the end of the day, isn’t that all we can ask for?...
Review: ANDY WARHOL PRESENTS: THE COCAINE PLAY at Jackalope Theatre
by Emily Werner - June 05, 2026
What did our critic think of ANDY WARHOL PRESENTS: THE COCAINE PLAY at Jackalope Theatre?...
Review: BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by Rachel Weinberg - June 05, 2026
Rugged masculinity meets forbidden queer romance in Brokeback Mountain. Based on Annie Proulx’s short story (which was adapted into a buzzy 2005 film starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Heath Ledger), Ashley Robinson’s play follows the clandestine romance between ranchers Jack Twist and Ennis Del Mar o...
Review: DAMN YANKEES at Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre
by Angela Lin - June 01, 2026
If you’ve ever been so invested in something — particularly sports — that it starts to dictate your mood, consume your everyday life, and affect your relationship, then you might be able to relate to Damn Yankees, now playing at the Theo’s Fred Anzevino Theatre. ...
Review: MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT Presented by Broadway In Chicago
by Rachel Weinberg - May 21, 2026
Monty Python’s Spamalot is a jubilant and genuinely hilarious touring rendition of the 2023 Broadway revival. If you’re looking for hearty laughs and a winning combo of slapstick humor,witty pop culture, and musical theater references, Spamalot’s got it in spades....
Review: A Red Orchid Theatre's THE TARGETED at The Chopin Theatre
by Emily Werner - May 20, 2026
A Red Orchid Theatre concludes their 33rd Season with the world premiere of THE TARGETED at the Chopin Theatre. Playwright Hanna Kime first started writing the play in 2019, at a moment when political tension and distrust started to escalate....
Past Shows
Father of the Bride
Chicago, IL – Drury Lane Theatre cordially invites you to the wedding of the season as it opens its 2026/2027 season with Father of the...
On Your Feet! The Story of Emilio & Gloria Estefan
On Your Feet! The Story of Emilio & Gloria Estefan showcases the vibrant music and inspiring journey of Gloria Estefan and her husband Emilio, the...
FeaturedOn Your Feet! The Story of Emilio and Gloria Estefan
The true inspiring story of the life and love of Gloria and Emilio Estefan. Filled with the exhilarating music of the Miami Sound Machine, this...
Sister Act
Sister Act brings to life the beloved story originally featured in the 1992 film, blending comedy and music with a twist of divine intervention. As...
A Christmas Carol
Drury Lane Theatre will present a heartwarming production of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, perfect for the whole family. Set in Victorian-era London, the story...
Dial M For Murder
Dial M For Murder is a new adaptation of Frederick Knott's classic thriller, exploring themes of jealousy and deception. The story centers on an affair...
Always…Patsy Cline
Always…Patsy Cline tells the inspiring story of friendship and love through the lens of one of country music's most beloved stars. Featuring 27 of Patsy...
FeaturedThe Da Vinci Code
Drury Lane Theatre announces casting forChicago Premiere ofThe Da Vinci CodeAdapted by Rachel Wagstaff and Duncan AbelBased on the novel by Dan BrownApril 9 –...
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical takes audiences on a journey through the life of one of music's most celebrated voices. From her humble beginnings to...
Mary Poppins
Mary Poppins flies onto the stage to deliver whimsy, emotion, and memorable song numbers to a story that will melt your heart. Nominated for seven...
The Color Purple
Join the heroic journey of Celie, an African-American woman in the American South during the early 1900s as she navigates the love she has for...
Mamma Mia!
Drury Lane concludes its season with the international megahit Mamma Mia! The knockout songs of ABBA tell a hilarious story of marriage, family, and finding...
Disney's Beauty and the Beast
Based on the beloved Academy Award winning Disney film, this nine-time Tony nominated musical continues to win the hearts of people all over the globe....
Little Shop of Horrors
This gem of a musical inspired by the 1960 dark comedy horror film will charm your heart with infectious do-wop songs and endearing characters. A...
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
In the heat of the South under the gaze of patriarch Big Daddy, the expectations of marriage and family spoil. A birthday party brings a...
Sunset Boulevard
SUNSET BOULEVARD weaves a magnificent tale of faded glory and unfulfilled ambition. Silent movie star Norma Desmond longs for a return to the big screen,...
The Sound of Music
Based on an inspiring true story, “THE SOUND OF MUSIC” is one of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s most beloved musicals. Set in Austria on the brink...
Sweeney Todd
Stephen Sondheim’s haunting musical thriller has been hailed "the greatest musical of the past half-century” by the Wall Street Journal. Sophisticated and uncompromising, “Sweeney Todd”...
Broadway Bound
Called “a mesmerizing journey” by the New York Times, receiving seven Tony Award nominations and nominated for a 1987 Pulitzer Prize for drama, Neil Simon’s...
Aida
AIDA is a sweeping tale of conflicting loyalties and star-crossed lovers with an exhilarating pop-rock score by Elton John and Tim Rice. “AIDA is not...
Monty Python's Spamalot
Follow the legendary King Arthur as he and his knights of the round table venture out on a quest to find the Holy Grail....
Videos
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EWP presents Robbie Fulks & Griffin William Sherry Showcase Raue Center For The Arts (8/07-8/07) |
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Hedwig and the Angry Inch Catalyst Ranch (7/09-7/26) |
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Annie The Little Theatre On The Square (7/16-7/26) |
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The Chicago Experience Concert Fox Pointe (6/24-6/24) |
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Sordid Lives Riverfront Playhouse (5/22-6/20) |
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Sketch Playlist iO Theater (6/04-8/06) |
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RCSA presents Hadestown: Teen Edition Raue Center For The Arts (7/10-7/18) |
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Rick Ross Live OUTDOOR Concert at Basecamp BaseCamp Pub (8/01-8/01) |
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Music Theater Works Presents the Beloved Classic “West Side Story,” August 13 - 30 Music Theater Works (8/13-8/30) |
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Lucy's Comedy Raue Center For The Arts (10/09-10/09) |
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