Upcoming Shows
After the success of her debut 5-star solo show, Meg Millane is at it again with "Bride to Be," a sharp, character-driven comedy about a...
by Rachel Weinberg - April 26, 2026
The blame game’s the thing in this world premiere play from Scooter Pietsch. FAULT is playing at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater....
by Angela Lin - April 25, 2026
For many, Burt Bacharach is a household name, the soundtrack that spans from childhood to adulthood. For some, Bacharach’s name might not ring a bell, but his wide discography of songs that spans decades, mediums, collaborators, and genres is sure to have even the most musically naive audience mem...
by Rachel Weinberg - April 23, 2026
While THE GREAT GATSBY has glimpses of effective songs and character development, the musical doesn’t ultimately live up to the glitz, glamor, and legacy of its source material.
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by Emily Werner - April 20, 2026
What did our critic think of TEATRO VISTA PRODUCTIONS' BOTH AT STEPPENWOLF THEATRE at Teatro Vista Productions?...
by Rachel Weinberg - April 20, 2026
Tarrell Alvin McCraney’s world-premiere play WINDFALL is part somber, part whimsy — which is true to his unique playwriting style. It’s a poignantly topical play, yet sometimes too on the nose. I enjoyed how McCraney blends the hyperreal and the surreal in a play that asks the question: Should...
by Tina St. Angelo - April 18, 2026
What did our critic think of NOEL COWARD'S PRIVATE LIVES at BrightSide Theatre?...
by Tina St. Angelo - April 18, 2026
What did our critic think of HEARTBREAK HOTEL at Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire IL?...
by Tina St. Angelo - April 20, 2026
What did our critic How great to be known by one name…. Dixie Locke (Anna Louise Bramlett) says that to Elvis Presley about Marlon Brando before Elvis becomes one name. The current production at the Marriott Lincolnshire Theatre is Heartbreak Hotel. This tells the story of Elvis’ rise up to the ...
by Angela Lin - April 18, 2026
What did our critic think of 12 OPHELIAS (A PLAY WITH BROKEN SONGS) at The Factory Theater from Strawdog Theatre Company?...
by Emily Werner - April 14, 2026
What did our critic think of REVIEW: GOODNIGHT MOON AT CHICAGO CHILDREN'S THEATRE at Chicago Children's Theatre? The 65-minute performance is filled with music, dance, comedy, acrobatics and puppetry....
Past Shows
Fat Cat Cabaret proudly presents:Solidari-Kitty: A Benefit Show for Life is Work.Our purrducers hold several marginalized and intersectional identities, including trans, nonbinary, and genderfluid identities....
The camp macabre world of Edward Gorey RETURNS in this absurdist dark comedy sequel told through puppetry, clowning, dance, and live music. After last year’s run...
Muse is a live music experience incorporating drag, burlesque, clowning and other art forms to explore universal themes.
Fat Cat Cabaret knows how brutal Chicago winters can be. So, this January, we are bringing you the snuggliest entertainment to combat those winter blahs....
What happens when a loveable idiot leads a memorial service for a long-deceased family member? In this off-the-wall-comedy, NYC based comedian and improvisor Julia VanderVeen leads the audience through wild...
Leaves are falling, temperatures are dropping, and the scent of pumpkin spice is in the air. Fat Cat Cabaret, Chicago's only all-plus-size burlesque company, is...
Fat Cat Cabaret is purrfectly pleased to announce their first show, Oh Lawd, They Comin’! Produced by Fancy Fontina, Lottie a la West, Dotti Moscati...
In the future, it seems like we have it figured out. Starfleet is running a socialism day dream and rendez-vous-ing with the Hottest aliens in...
LOCATION: The Newport Theater956 W. Newport Ave.Chicago, IL 6065721+Proof of Vaccination Required Required for EntryAND Streaming Live via CrowdcastTICKETS:Presale GA - $20Day of GA -...
Submitted for the approval of the Moonlight Society, Crescent Moon Nerdlesque is thrilled to announce their third virtual show: "Are You Afraid Of Burlesque?: The...
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