Review: THE DANCE OF DEATH at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
by Rachel Weinberg - February 19, 2026
When I think of Steppenwolf, I often think of family members crying, screaming at one another, or some combination of the two. So the sparring between spouses Alice and Captain Edgar in August Strindberg’s 1900 play THE DANCE OF DEATH feels right at home. In a surprisingly funny and sharp version ...
Review: DEAR EVAN HANSEN at Paramount Theatre
by Tina St. Angelo - February 17, 2026
What did our critic think of DEAR EVAN HANSEN at Paramount Theatre Aurora IL?...
Review: HAMNET at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by Rachel Weinberg - February 14, 2026
Royal Shakespeare Company’s HAMNET is a dramatic and languid stage adaptation of Maggie O’Farrell’s 2020 buzzy novel of the same name....
Review: THE OUTSIDERS First National Tour Presented by Broadway in Chicago
by Rachel Weinberg - February 13, 2026
THE OUTSIDERS presents an original and vibrant stage adaptation of S.E. Hinton’s classic 1967 novel about the conflict between Tulsa teen gangs the Greasers and the Socs (short for socialites). The musical — and particularly director Danya Taymor’s inventive and visually dynamic staging — pu...
Review: ON YOUR FEET! at Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace, IL
by Tina St. Angelo - February 12, 2026
What did our critic think of ON YOUR FEET! at Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace, IL?...
Review: HOLIDAY at Goodman Theatre
by Rachel Weinberg - February 10, 2026
Goodman Theatre continues its centennial season with the endearing and lively romantic comedy HOLIDAY....
Review: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire IL
by Tina St. Angelo - February 07, 2026
What did our critic think of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire IL?...
Review: DRACULA: A COMEDY OF TERRORS at Lazy Susan Theatre Co.
by Misha Davenport - February 07, 2026
What did our critic think of DRACULA: A COMEDY OF TERRORS at Lazy Susan Theatre Co.?...
Review: STEREOPHONIC National Tour Presented by Broadway In Chicago
by Rachel Weinberg - January 29, 2026
David Adjmi’s STEREOPHONIC pulls back the curtain on making a rock album — with all of the minute details, inane band member conversations, and painstaking, spirited artistic conversations that come with it. It centers on an unnamed Fleetwood Mac-esque band in the late 1970s as they record (and ...
Review: EUREKA DAY Presented By Timeline Theatre And Broadway In Chicago
by Zac Thriffiley - January 28, 2026
Timeline Theatre and Broadway in Chicago have gifted audiences with a EUREKA DAY that cements the play as one of the most prescient in the contemporary canon while also reaffirming Chicago’s reputation as an ambassador of daring theatrical works....
Past Shows
Jekyll & Hyde
Oct 9 – Dec 21, 2025
Kokandy Productions presents a revival of Jekyll & Hyde, running from October 9 to December 21, 2025, at The Chopin Theatre. This production, directed by...
Amélie
Jul 17 – Sep 28, 2025
Kokandy Productions presents the Chicago premiere of Amélie, based on the beloved 2001 film. Directed and choreographed by Derek Van Barham, the musical features a...
Bend Toward the Light
Apr 3 – Apr 6, 2025
Bend Toward the Light is a sung-through musical that delves into the complex relationship between twins Asher Fitzgerald and Willow during a real-time interrogation. The...
Big Wig
Apr 6
Big Wig is a musical that celebrates individuality and self-confidence through the perspective of a fabulous wig, exploring themes of drag culture and acceptance. The...
Queen Bea
Apr 5 – Apr 6, 2025
In a whimsical kingdom where honey flows, Queen Bea follows the journey of Beatrice, a reluctant bee who grapples with the responsibilities of leadership. When...
The Muses
Apr 5 – Apr 6, 2025
The Muses tells the story of William Albright, a struggling opera composer, who confronts his feelings for his best friend and muse, Laura, on her...
Into The Woods
Oct 10 – Dec 22, 2024
Kokandy Productions presents a revival of the classic musical Into The Woods, featuring a talented ensemble including Kevin Webb as The Baker, Sonia Goldberg as...
Alice by Heart
Jul 18 – Sep 29, 2024
Kokandy Productions presents the Midwest premiere of Alice by Heart, a musical inspired by Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, directed by Derek Van Barham and Brittney...
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