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Review: SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE at Kokandy Productions

Review: SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE at Kokandy Productions

by Rachel Weinberg · August 31, 2026

It was a bold choice for Kokandy’s artistic director Derek Van Barham to stage such a huge musical in the tiny cabaret space at the Chopin Theater. Fortunately, Sondheim’s brilliant score and lyrics are gorgeously delivered in Kokandy’s version.…

Review: BUDDY THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY at Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace, IL

Review: BUDDY THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY at Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace, IL

by Tina St. Angelo · August 28, 2026

The current production at the Drury Lane Theatre in Oakbrook Terrace is Buddy: the Buddy Holly Story. It was the first of the jukebox musicals premiering in 1989.  It was conceived and written in England. It ran in London’s West End for 12 years. An interesting fact: Paul McCartney holds the copy…

Review: THE NOTEBOOK Presented by Broadway In Chicago

Review: THE NOTEBOOK Presented by Broadway In Chicago

by Angela Lin · August 6, 2026

The Notebook’s company does their best with the material they’re given, but without the impactful soundtrack to accompany it, the show ultimately falls short of delivering the emotional depth you might expect or desire from a generational love story.…

Review: MARBLE at The Gift Theatre

Review: MARBLE at The Gift Theatre

by Emily Werner · August 5, 2026

The Gift Theatre continues its 25th Anniversary 'Homecoming Season' with the Chicago premiere of Marble. First performed at Dublin's Abbey Theatre in 2009, the play was inspired by a conversation between Irish playwright Marina Carr and actor Fiona Shaw, and Giorgio de Chirico's painting 'Mystery an…

Review: IN THE CONTINUUM at Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre

Review: IN THE CONTINUUM at Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre

by Angela Lin · August 2, 2026

In The Continuum is an unapologetic show about the way Black women are forced to navigate the world — and how our experiences are all connected, even, or especially, when we feel isolated and alone.  …

Past Shows

32 total · showing 1–10

The Magic Parlour

Sep 1 – Aug 31, 2026

Dennis Watkins stars in The Magic Parlour, a mesmerizing experience that blends classic magic and mind-reading. Set in an intimate space, this performance invites the audience into a world where their thoughts and choices influence the magic unfolding before them. With only 64...

Theater of the Mind

Sep 1 – Aug 31, 2026

Theater of the Mind is a groundbreaking theatrical experience co-created by David Byrne and Mala Gaonkar. This immersive journey invites audiences to explore concepts of perception and neuroscience through a series of interactive rooms, guided by a facilitator. Under the...

Blood Memory

May 2 – May 31, 2026

Blood Memory, written and performed by Dael Orlandersmith and directed by Neel Keller, is a world premiere exploring the choices we face in moments of discomfort. The play dives into the human experience, questioning whether to engage with challenging scenarios or retreat to...

Theater of the Mind

Theater of the Mind

Mar 11 – May 31, 2026

Co-created by Academy, Grammy and Tony Award-winning artist David Byrne and writer Mala Gaonkar.

Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom

Mar 28 – Apr 26, 2026

Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom takes place in 1926 Chicago, focusing on the legendary "Mother of the Blues," Ma Rainey, and her band as they prepare for a recording session. Directed by Chuck Smith with Harry J. Lennix as associate director and music director, the play delves into the...

The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao

Feb 21 – Apr 5, 2026

The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao is a world-premiere adaptation by Marco Antonio Rodriguez, based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Junot Díaz. Directed by Wendy Mateo, the story follows Oscar, a nerdy Dominican college freshman, who, despite his unique struggles and...

Holiday

Jan 31 – Mar 1, 2026

World Premiere of Richard Greenberg's new adaptation.

Revolution(s)

Oct 4 – Nov 9, 2025

Revolution(s) is a world-premiere musical by Zayd Ayers Dohrn, featuring music and lyrics by Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Tom Morello. The story follows Hampton Weems, a soldier and aspiring musician who returns home from Afghanistan to find his community embroiled in a fight for...

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