Operation Mincemeat is an absolute smash. I adore this inventive and fun musical. It’s extremely original, and it’s the kind of show that gives me hope for the future of new one-of-a-kind musicals like it. Written by David Cummings, Felix Hagan, Natasha Hodgson, and Zoë Roberts, Operation Mince…
Chopin in Winter is an imaginative work of art for those with an acquired taste of deep storytelling combined with some of the most beautiful piano compositions from the Romantic era. …
Steppenwolf opens its 51st season with a blistering and captivating production of Suzan Lori-Parks’s Topdog/Underdog. This play has long been on my theater bucket list, and it’s absolutely what I think of when I think of a “Steppenwolf play”: A gritty family drama about brothers undergoing h…
While Kowalski makes for a great showcase for two actors with charisma to spare, the play struggles in search of a direction while lacking the emotional honesty and primal intensity that Williams’s name evokes.…
This farcical Off-Broadway show is sure to leave you laughing while making you simultaneously nostalgic and relieved you’re no longer in the throes of middle school.…
Redtwist Theatre begins its 22nd season, entitled “State of Violence”, with the world premiere of Prayer Circle. This is resident playwright Erik Gernand’s second play with Redtwist since his successful Jeff-winning The Totality of All Things in 2024. What is brought to the stage is an enjoyab…
Play On! is a lively retelling of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night. Conceived by Sheldon Epps (who also directs) and with a book by Cheryl L. West, Play On! transports Shakespeare’s story to Harlem, New York. West’s book skillfully weaves Duke Ellington’s songs into the narrative.…
Joffrey Ballet soars in John Neumeier's LILIOM…
The Trisha Brown Company shimmers in their tribute to Bob Rauschenberg.…
TimeLine Theatre Company’s The Birth of the Pill takes some big swings...and sometimes misses. Adapted for the stage by Jessica Huang from Jonathan Eig’s book, it’s certainly relevant now. And Huang’s script takes “A People’s History of the United States” approach to storytelling. The …
Kokandy Productions presents a revival of Jekyll & Hyde, running from October 9 to December 21, 2025, at The Chopin Theatre. This production, directed by Derek Van Barham, features David Moreland in the dual roles of Dr. Henry Jekyll and Mr. Edward Hyde, alongside Ava Stovall as...
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 book by Craig Lucas and music by Daniel Messé, with lyrics by Nathan Tysen and Daniel Messé. Aurora Penapacker...
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 narrative unfolds as Asher recounts a significant trip into the woods, where they sought to unearth a time...
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 show features a book and lyrics by Jonathan Keebler and music by Ryan Korell. It is part of the Chicago Musical...
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 a wise firefly and a close encounter with a praying mantis challenge her to embrace her calling, she must decide if...
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 wedding day. As he attempts to express his love, he embarks on a five-year journey marked by encounters with eight doppelgängers of...
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 The Baker's Wife, and Stephanie Stockstill as The Witch. Directed and choreographed by Derek Van Barham, this...
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 Brown. Set against the backdrop of the London Blitz, the story follows young Alice, played by Caitlyn Cerza, as...
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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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Million Dollar Quartet Stolp Island Theatre (10/07-1/03) |
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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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Topdog/Underdog Steppenwolf's Downstairs Theater (9/17-11/01) |
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Blond Ambition: A Tribute to Madonna Raue Center For The Arts (11/07-11/07) |
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God in a Hole Bramble Arts Loft (10/01-10/17) |
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Memphis The Musical Studebaker Theater at the Fine Arts Building (10/24-10/25) |
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The Years Between Us The Lodge Performing Arts Center (10/15-10/18) |
