by Tina St. Angelo - February 23, 2026
The Joffrey Ballet is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year. The current offering is called Icons. What a gift to the audience. I don’t know if Robert Joffrey had any idea what his company has become. Icons recreate 4 different ballets from different decades over the 20th Century....
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 ...
by Tina St. Angelo - February 17, 2026
What did our critic think of DEAR EVAN HANSEN at Paramount Theatre Aurora IL?...
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....
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...
by Tina St. Angelo - February 12, 2026
What did our critic think of ON YOUR FEET! at Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace, IL?...
by Rachel Weinberg - February 10, 2026
Goodman Theatre continues its centennial season with the endearing and lively romantic comedy HOLIDAY....
by Tina St. Angelo - February 07, 2026
What did our critic think of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire IL?...
by Misha Davenport - February 07, 2026
What did our critic think of DRACULA: A COMEDY OF TERRORS at Lazy Susan Theatre Co.?...
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 ...
Past Shows
Strong Poison returns to Lifeline Theatre as part of a concert reading series, showcasing the adaptation by ensemble member Frances Limoncelli. This beloved Dorothy L....
Lifeline Theatre presents a contemporary adaptation of H.G. Wells' classic, The War of the Worlds, directed by Heather Currie and adapted by John Hildreth. This...
Lifeline Theatre presents the world premiere of Leaf, adapted by ensemble member Amanda Link from Sandra Dieckmann's picture book. Directed by Nathaniel Niemi, this production...
Kid Prince and Pablo is a new hip-hop adaptation of Mark Twain's The Prince and the Pauper, featuring the collaborative talents of Salvadoran-American artists Brian...
Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol is a one-man adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic holiday tale, presented by Lifeline Theatre. The play features Phil Timberlake, a member...
Lifeline Theatre presents the 28th Annual Fillet of Solo Festival, running from November 8 to November 17, 2024. This two-week festival features an array of...
The Fillet of Solo Festival returns for its 29th annual celebration, showcasing the diverse storytelling talent of Chicago through a two-week multi-venue event. The festival...
Lifeline Theatre presents a special concert reading of Dorothy L. Sayers' Gaudy Night on September 14, 2024. Adapted by ensemble member Frances Limoncelli, this mystery...
Lifeline Theatre continues their 2023-24 season of Big Stories, Up Close with a retelling of Native Sonm Chicagoan Nambi E. Kelley’s “gutsy, powerful, and relentless”...
Lifeline Theatre presents the 27th Annual Fillet of Solo Festival, a vibrant celebration of Chicago's premiere storytelling and live lit scene. The festival spans from...
While her parents work tirelessly at the local factory, Annabelle discovers a small wooden box in the snow filled with yarn that seemingly never ends. ...
Celebrating the breadth of Chicago’s enduring storytelling and Live Lit scene, Lifeline brings together numerous solo performers and storytelling collectives for a three-week, multi-venue selection...
The County Fair is coming, and the grand prize in the talent competition is a trampoline! Duck wants that prize, but with Farmer Brown watching...
CHICAGO – Lifeline Theatre’s KidSeries presents Mr. Popper’s Penguins, a world premiere musical adaptation with script by Lifeline Theatre ensemble member Robert Kauzlaric (Non-Equity Jeff...
CHICAGO– Lifeline Theatre presents a world premiere adaptation of D.E. Stevenson’s Miss Buncle’s Book, by Lifeline Theatre ensemble member Christina Calvit (four-time Jeff Award winner),...
In the town of Meryton, reputation and marriage can secure – or destroy – a young woman’s happiness. Faced with the loss of their land...
Unlike other naked mole rats, young Wilbur loves to wear clothes. By daring to defy social tradition, Wilbur makes life miserable for himself and his...
In the town of Meryton, reputation and marriage can secure – or destroy – a young woman’s happiness. Faced with the loss of their land...
Two women share the same man and the same recipe in Hunger. Helene Kvale directs this immersive performance piece featuring wine, chocolate and the desire...
Unlike other naked mole rats, young Wilbur loves to wear clothes. By daring to defy social tradition, Wilbur makes life miserable for himself and his...
Even though his dad is a frog and his mom claims to be a princess, Jack grew up in a house without fairy tales. So...
During the 900-day Nazi siege of Leningrad, Russian botanist Ilya is charged with protecting a cache of valuable seeds for future generations. As the weeks...
Even though his dad is a frog and his mom claims to be a princess, Jack grew up in a house without fairy tales. So...
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