The Lodge Foundation and point2point productions present the inaugural winner of their New Works Initiative FROM DUST An original work by Eli Campbell After hiring Smith to build her an underground bunker, Ettie, a doomsday prepper, becomes convinced that a nuclear attack is...
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 …
Richard brings us on a deeply personal journey through trauma and belonging in finding and regaining her voice in a society built by and catered to white people.…
Jekyll & Hyde is rarely produced, and Kokandy brings it to vivid life in this new, larger venue. As Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde and Lucy, David Moreland and Ava Lane Stovall really lead the way for the ensemble with their captivating performances. And in its most compelling moments, this Jekyll & Hyde truly…
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By Charles Perrault ? A Chicago Kids Company Production Sleeping Beauty has a curse put on her by the evil Maleficent - if she is pricked by a spinning wheel, she will fall into a sleep that can only be awoken by the kiss of a prince. Protected by three fairy godmothers...
You’ll hear the soaring songs of The Phantom of the Opera, Evita, Cats and many more from the enormous catalogue of Andrew Lloyd Webber, all performed by top Chicago cabaret artists: Daryl Nitz, Jen Chada, Laura Freeman, Ken Baker, Heather Moran and George Howe. Between songs...
Act 1: We enter the kitchen of Stewart and Susan Grant in their Rogers Park home on an April morning, 1970. Though not just any April morning, it’s Earth Day. And Susan, along with preparing the fresh squeezed orange juice and eggs, is preparing to march downtown for an...
All characters welcome! Dress as your favorite stage, screen, or TV character. There will be prizes for best group and individual costumes. The metropolTROT event includes: - 5K or 10K runs - 1 mile family walk Proceeds benefit Metropolis' arts education and theater programming...
Hailed by both Chicago Tribune and Chicago Sun-Times as “The Chicago Queen of Cabaret,” Denise Tomasello is taking the Metropolis stage by storm! Tomasello has headlined with such comedy legends as Don Rickles, Alan King and Jackie Mason who said, “She is an amazing singer and a...
“Chicago’s most consistently funny and crowd-pleasing show,” says Chicago Sun-Times. “Best comedy in Chicago,” says Chicago Magazine. It’s a completely improvised musical based on audience suggestions. The show is never the same twice as they’ll never reuse a title suggestion...
Metropolis is throwing a Fat Tuesday party with Cajun music from Creole Stomp! Blues, jazz, rock and R&B styles blend together with fiddle, accordion and washboard to create that unforgettable Louisiana sound. This lively group will have you tapping your feet with the beat from...
Get a jump start on your St. Patty’s celebrations with Arranmore! Influenced by both American folk and Celtic music, Arranmore creates a unique, beautiful sound all their own. Their live performances are bursting with energy, drawing audiences into their amazing music. Don’t...
Chicago cabaret artist Hilary Ann Feldman shares an exciting love story – that of Hollywood and Broadway. The courtship began in the late 1920s with The Show of Shows, Whoopee!, and dozens more, and has blossomed into a complete love affair over the years. Enjoy classic songs...
He was a Star Search winner and a contestant on Last Comic Standing. Now, Taylor Mason travels the country with his unique brand of comedy, delighting audiences everywhere he goes. Taylor combines ventriloquism, musical performances and quick wit for a hilarious night of clean...
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