by Emily Werner - April 01, 2026
Theater Wit opens the Midwest premiere of The Ally on March 30, 2026. Originally premiering in February 2024 at New York City’s Public Theater, Itamar Moses’ play was a finalist for the 2025 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Blending dark comedy with urgent social questions, The Ally challenges its audi...
by Rachel Weinberg - March 29, 2026
THEATER OF THE MIND is an engaging, interactive, and fun tour through the senses....
by Rachel Weinberg - March 03, 2026
THE BRIEF WONDROUS LIFE OF OSCAR WAO is a lopsided stage adaptation of Junot Díaz’s 2007 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. While the first act is tight and focuses squarely on the budding relationship between ultra-nerd Oscar Wao and his freshman year college roommate Yunior, the second act incorpora...
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....
Past Shows
The Chicago Water MusicWednesday, September 10, 20257-8:30 pmChicago Riverwalk East to Merchandise Mart This event is FREE Handel penned Water Music in 1717 for a party on...
Inspiring music in some of Chicago’s most beautiful spaces. Celebrate the season with joyful carols, solemn chant, and jubilant works for brass from the medieval...
Inspiring music in some of Chicago’s most beautiful spaces. Celebrate the season with joyful carols, solemn chant, and jubilant works for brass from the medieval...
Inspiring music in some of Chicago’s most beautiful spaces. Celebrate the season with joyful carols, solemn chant, and jubilant works for brass from the medieval...
Inspiring music in some of Chicago’s most beautiful spaces. Celebrate the season with joyful carols, solemn chant, and jubilant works for brass from the medieval...
Music of the Baroque, in partnership with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association, the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, and Concert Theatre...
Known for his innovation and instrumental virtuosity, Antonio Vivaldi was on the cutting edge of Baroque trends. Early music specialist John Butt, director of Scotlands...
Known for his innovation and instrumental virtuosity, Antonio Vivaldi was on the cutting edge of Baroque trends. Early music specialist John Butt, director of Scotlands...
Music of the Baroque's new season opens on a triumphant note with Handels two majestic works for outdoor celebrations: Water Music and Music for the...
Music of the Baroque's new season opens on a triumphant note with Handels two majestic works for outdoor celebrations: Water Music and Music for the...
A grand celebration of Music of the Baroque's 50th anniversary at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park! Music Director Dame Jane Glover leads the...
Let the power of the human voice transport you as Dame Jane Glover leads two exquisite Bach cantatas, Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen, BWV 51,...
Baroque invention, contrast, and brilliance is on display as Music of the Baroque's principal guest conductor, Nicholas Kraemer, leads works by four great Baroque composers...
Bach may have composed the six Brandenburg Concertos to gain employment, but his musical resume stands today as one of the great monuments in Baroque...
In her first appearance this season, Music Director Dame Jane Glover joins forces with Israeli piano virtuoso Inon Barnatanone of the most admired pianists of...
The Music of the Baroque Orchestra bands together for a lively and driving program of Baroque instrumental works. Co-directors Kathleen Brauer and Kevin Case team...
Concertmaster Gina DiBello leads the Music of the Baroque Orchestra in Vivaldis iconic Four Seasons, an evocative musical journey through the different times of year....
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