Review: THE DANCE OF DEATH at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
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 ...
Review: DEAR EVAN HANSEN at Paramount Theatre
by Tina St. Angelo - February 17, 2026
What did our critic think of DEAR EVAN HANSEN at Paramount Theatre Aurora IL?...
Review: HAMNET at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
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....
Review: THE OUTSIDERS First National Tour Presented by Broadway in Chicago
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...
Review: ON YOUR FEET! at Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace, IL
by Tina St. Angelo - February 12, 2026
What did our critic think of ON YOUR FEET! at Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace, IL?...
Review: HOLIDAY at Goodman Theatre
by Rachel Weinberg - February 10, 2026
Goodman Theatre continues its centennial season with the endearing and lively romantic comedy HOLIDAY....
Review: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire IL
by Tina St. Angelo - February 07, 2026
What did our critic think of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire IL?...
Review: DRACULA: A COMEDY OF TERRORS at Lazy Susan Theatre Co.
by Misha Davenport - February 07, 2026
What did our critic think of DRACULA: A COMEDY OF TERRORS at Lazy Susan Theatre Co.?...
Review: STEREOPHONIC National Tour Presented by Broadway In Chicago
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 ...
Review: EUREKA DAY Presented By Timeline Theatre And Broadway In Chicago
by Zac Thriffiley - January 28, 2026
Timeline Theatre and Broadway in Chicago have gifted audiences with a EUREKA DAY that cements the play as one of the most prescient in the contemporary canon while also reaffirming Chicago’s reputation as an ambassador of daring theatrical works....
Past Shows
Solidari-Kitty
Nov 8
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 Uncanny Attic
Aug 7 – Aug 16, 2025
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: Earth - Chicago Cabaret Week 2024
May 11
Muse is a live music experience incorporating drag, burlesque, clowning and other art forms to explore universal themes.
Comfy & Cozy : A Fat Cat Cabaret Revue
Jan 27
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....
My Grandmother's Eyepatch
Nov 17
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...
Fall in Love with Fat Cat Cabaret
Oct 6
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: Oh Lawd, They Comin'!
Apr 23
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...
Thirst Contact Day: A Show Worthy of Violating The Prime Directive
Apr 5
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...
Bibbity Bobbity Booties: The Most Magical Nerdlesque Show on Earth
Apr 9
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 -...
Are You Afraid of Burlesque? The Crescent Moon Creepy Campfire Chronicles
Oct 23 – Nov 6, 2021
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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