Review: Refracted Theatre's I'M GONNA MARRY YOU TOBEY MAGUIRE at Den Theatre
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.…
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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…
The Attic: Things I’ve Seen While Lying On My Back is genuinely a unique experience at the Goodman. The 7 Fingers Co-Founder Shana Carroll wrote, directed, and choreographed this world-premiere autobiographical performance piece that shares vignettes from her life story. An international company o…
What did our critic think of A WRINKLE IN TIME at Lifeline Theatre?…
Chicago Live Festival transforms Navy Pier into Chicago's largest free stage, bringing together more than 100 of the city's most dynamic artists and performing arts organizations across five stages. The two-day festival spans music, dance, theater, spoken word, comedy, and more...

Now in its 6th year, this is the Midwest's (and maybe beyond!) largest free performing arts festival. For 2 days (12PM-9PM on Saturday, Sept 19 & 12PM-6PM on Sunday, Sept 20) Navy Pier presents over 100 of Chicago's best and brightest performing arts groups, companies and...
Porchlight Music Theatre presents Chicago Live at Navy Pier, a Broadway in Your Backyard performance, as part of Navy Pier's annual celebration of Chicago's arts and cultural community. Directed by Artistic Director Michael Weber and Music Directed by Linda Madonia, the free...
Red Clay Dance Company kicks off Season 18: Spectrum with a performance during the free Chicago Live Festival at Navy Pier.

Celebrate summertime in Chicago with an evening of local music at Navy Piers Lake Stage. The program opens with a performance by Ben LaMar Gay (Open Arms to Open Us), a South Side native whose music channels cosmopolitan blues and Pan-Americana. Our headliner, KAINA (It Was a...
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