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Review: WORK HARD HAVE FUN MAKE HISTORY at Raven Theatre


by Angela Lin - May 15, 2026

When you really stop to think about it, the late stage capitalist grind we find ourselves in (or rather, that billionaires and certain politicians have forced upon us) has created a disembodied culture marked by rampant labor, optimized efficiency, and fractured connections — and that’s a pretty...

Review: OCTET at Raven Theatre


by Zac Thriffiley - May 14, 2026

Not only does OCTET work on every level musically and creatively, but it also already stands as a strong contender for best musical of the summer. The production runs through June 7....

Review: CRIME AND PUNISHMENT at TUTA Theatre


by Emily Werner - May 12, 2026

What did our critic think of CRIME AND PUNISHMENT at TUTA Theatre?...

Review: COVENANT at Goodman Theatre


by Rachel Weinberg - May 12, 2026

What happens when you make a deal with the devil? Covenant asks its characters to find out. Drawing inspiration from both horror films and classic blues music, York Walker’s Chicago premiere play follows a group of characters as they explore their faith — in both Christianity and the supernatura...

Review: SCARAMOUCHE at City Lit Theater


by Angela Lin - May 10, 2026

French aristocrats, revolutionaries, traveling comedy troupes, swordsmen — Scaramouche packs it all in this world premiere musical that doesn’t stop moving and keeps you laughing. ...

Review: RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S SOUTH PACIFIC at Paramount Theatre Aurora, IL


by Tina St. Angelo - May 09, 2026

What did our critic think of RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S SOUTH PACIFIC at Paramount Theatre Aurora, IL?...

Review: OCTET at Raven Theatre


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...

Review: LOKI – THE END OF THE WORLD TOUR at Lifeline Theatre


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....

Review: FAULT at Chicago Shakespeare Theater


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....

Review: GOING BACHARACH: THE SONGS OF AN ICON at Apollo 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...

Past Shows

Tony & Tina's Wedding
Tony & Tina's Wedding
Dec 28 – Dec 29, 2024

HOTT Productions, NFP- is thrilled to announce the return of everyone’s favorite immersive-comedy dinner-theatre experience, "Tony n' Tina's Wedding"!Ring in the New Year as Tony...

A Chorus Line
A Chorus Line
Nov 3 – Nov 5, 2023

One of the longest-running musicals in Broadway history, "A Chorus Line" returns to The Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg....

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Steppenwolf Theatre Company (4/09-5/31)
South Pacific in Chicago South Pacific
Paramount Arts Centre (4/29-6/14)
The Elephant Man in Chicago The Elephant Man
Theater Wit (6/12-6/28)
A People in Chicago A People
Theater Wit (6/18-7/05)
For Fathers Comedy in Chicago For Fathers Comedy
Raue Center For The Arts (6/19-6/19)
SUFFS in Chicago SUFFS
CIBC Theatre (7/07-7/19)
6X6 Project in Chicago 6X6 Project
Raue Center For The Arts (6/27-6/27)
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Parkway Bank Park Entertainment District (6/06-6/06)