Book, music, and lyrics by Michael R. Jackson, directed by Mikael Burke, in a co-production between About Face Theatre and Raven Theatre. The story follows Usher, a Black, queer playwright who works as a Broadway usher by day while struggling to write an original musical about a...
Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins is an hour-long family holiday show in its 9th annual production, adapted by Mike Dailey with music and lyrics by Jacob Combs, from the book by Eric Kimmel, and directed by Strawdog Ensemble Member Ellie Levine. Hershel and their troupe, cold and...
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?…
“What do you want?” It’s the question at the heart of Witch, Idle Muse Theatre Company’s fall production. Adapted by playwright Jen Silverman from the Jacobean drama The Witch of Edmonton, the play transforms a centuries-old tale of ambition, jealousy, witchcraft, and desire into a provocati…
The actors drive the story forward with their strong acting and execution of the characters' fervor for emancipation, freedom, and equality. …
Dirty Dancing: The Musical takes us back to the summer of 1963, a season of forbidden romance, deep passion, and electrifying dancing to iconic soundtracks. …
Birds of North America is a touching and supremely well-acted two hander. A Red Orchid Theatre’s return engagement reunites Cassidy Slaughter-Mason and John Judd as father-daughter duo Caitlyn and John, directed by Artistic Diretor Kirsten Fitzgerald. Over the course of roughly 10 years, Caitlyn a…
The Grease Parody musical shows love and respect to its imitation the best way it knows how — with creative commentary, meta music, and joyous jokes that are sure to make you chuckle, laugh, or anything in between.…
What did our critic think of MEAN GIRLS at Paramount Theatre Aurora, IL?…
Elephant in the Womb somehow strikes a perfect balance between inappropriate humor, social commentary, and tasteful fourth wall breaking that will leave you feeling uncomfortable, pensive, and warm and fuzzy all at once.…
Program A of the Chicago Puppet Lab Showcase presents works-in-progress by four emerging puppet artists who have spent eight months in residence at the Chicago Puppet Lab. Featured artists are Rachel Anne Healy, Raven See, Mikayla Wilson, and Zachary Sun. Each presents a short...
Program B of the Chicago Puppet Lab Showcase presents works-in-progress by four emerging puppet artists who have spent eight months in residence at the Chicago Puppet Lab. Featured artists are Ashwaty Chennat, Jerrell L. Henderson, Abby Palen, and Justin D'Acci. Each presents a...
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Fleetwood Max Raue Center For The Arts (10/03-10/03) |
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Love Story: A Tribute to Taylor Swift Raue Center For The Arts (11/07-11/07) |
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Mean Girls Paramount Theatre (8/26-10/11) |
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Rotary Rocks The Raue: James Garner's Tribute to Johnny Cash Raue Center For The Arts (10/24-10/24) |
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The Dave Matthews Tribute Band Raue Center For The Arts (9/25-9/25) |
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Blond Ambition: A Tribute to Madonna Raue Center For The Arts (11/07-11/07) |
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Memphis The Musical Studebaker Theater at the Fine Arts Building (10/24-10/25) |
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Jersey Boys CIBC Theatre (11/11-11/22) |
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Lucy's Comedy Raue Center For The Arts (10/09-10/09) |
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UB40 Auditorium Theatre (10/08-10/08) |
