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Review: CATCH AS CATCH CAN at Steppenwolf Theatre Company


by Rachel Weinberg - June 15, 2026

I left Catch as Catch Can at Steppenwolf Theatre Company on Sunday night wondering exactly what I had just seen, and what, if anything, I was meant to take from it....

Review: LEOPOLDSTADT at Writers Theatre


by Rachel Weinberg - June 14, 2026

Tom Stoppard’s Leopoldstadt follows multiple generations of an Austrian Jewish family from prosperity to despair — spanning over 50 years from 1899 to 1955. Now in its Chicago-area premiere at Writers Theatre, the late Stoppard’s final play includes a cast of 24 actors and many, many character...

Review: TWO OUT OF THREE FALLS at The Factory Theater


by Emily Werner - June 13, 2026

What did our critic think of TWO OUT OF THREE FALLS at The Factory Theater?...

Review: THE PRODUCERS at BrightSide Theatre


by Tina St. Angelo - June 13, 2026

What did our critic think of THE PRODUCERS at BrightSide Theatre?...

Review: SMILEY at Open Space Arts


by Angela Lin - June 13, 2026

We might not know if our relationships will have a happy ending, but we can guarantee a happy beginning. At the end of the day, isn’t that all we can ask for?...

Review: ANDY WARHOL PRESENTS: THE COCAINE PLAY at Jackalope Theatre


by Emily Werner - June 05, 2026

What did our critic think of ANDY WARHOL PRESENTS: THE COCAINE PLAY at Jackalope Theatre?...

Review: BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN at Chicago Shakespeare Theater


by Rachel Weinberg - June 05, 2026

Rugged masculinity meets forbidden queer romance in Brokeback Mountain. Based on Annie Proulx’s short story (which was adapted into a buzzy 2005 film starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Heath Ledger), Ashley Robinson’s play follows the clandestine romance between ranchers Jack Twist and Ennis Del Mar o...

Review: DAMN YANKEES at Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre


by Angela Lin - June 01, 2026

If you’ve ever been so invested in something — particularly sports — that it starts to dictate your mood, consume your everyday life, and affect your relationship, then you might be able to relate to Damn Yankees, now playing at the Theo’s Fred Anzevino Theatre. ...

Review: MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT Presented by Broadway In Chicago


by Rachel Weinberg - May 21, 2026

Monty Python’s Spamalot is a jubilant and genuinely hilarious touring rendition of the 2023 Broadway revival. If you’re looking for hearty laughs and a winning combo of slapstick humor,witty pop culture, and musical theater references, Spamalot’s got it in spades....

Review: A Red Orchid Theatre's THE TARGETED at The Chopin Theatre


by Emily Werner - May 20, 2026

A Red Orchid Theatre concludes their 33rd Season with the world premiere of THE TARGETED at the Chopin Theatre. Playwright Hanna Kime first started writing the play in 2019, at a moment when political tension and distrust started to escalate....

Past Shows

Front Room Friday
Oct 3 – Oct 5, 2025

Front Room Friday kicks off a weekend celebration of the beloved Davenport's Piano Bar and Cabaret at Skokie Theatre. Hosted by Daryl Nitz, the show...

Just in Styne: Karen Sings Jule
Oct 5

Karen Mason will make her Chicago premiere with a special concert event honoring legendary composer Jule Styne, known for works like Gypsy and Funny Girl....

Show Time Saturday
Oct 4 – Oct 5, 2025

A weekend-long event titled Remembering Davenport's will take place at the Skokie Theatre from October 3-5, celebrating the legacy of Wicker Park's iconic cabaret and...

Staff Sunday
Oct 5

Staff Sunday, taking place on October 5, will feature a lineup of talented performers from the cabaret scene that made Davenport's a cherished venue. Hosted...

Sondheim Tribute Revue
Sondheim Tribute Revue
Aug 8 – Aug 18, 2024

Join 4 Chairs Theatre for a Sondheim Tribute Revue! Performances are August 8-18, 2024 at Skokie Theatre!

HAIR
HAIR
Jun 23 – Jul 30, 2023

Madkap Productions has announced the cast and creative team for the inaugural show of their 2023-24 season, the rock musical HAIR, with book and lyrics...

The Book of Merman
The Book of Merman
Feb 3 – Feb 26, 2023

Join us at the Skokie Theatre for “The Book of Merman”, where Broadway's biggest star collides with one of Broadway's biggest hits in this hilarious...

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
Nov 4 – Nov 20, 2022

The Skokie Theatre and MadKap Productions present this American classic by Tennessee Williams set in the sweltering Mississippi Delta. Brick, an aging football hero, who...

Falling for Make Believe
Falling for Make Believe
Sep 9 – Oct 16, 2022

Skokies MadKap Productions presents Falling for Make Believe. In this Midwest premiere, playwright Mark Saltzman shares the real story behind the music of composer Richard...

Dr. Seuss at the Opera!
Dr. Seuss at the Opera!
Oct 15

This family friendly 1-hour concert is the perfect way to introduce kids to classical music and opera!Featuring nationally renowned sopranos Desire Hassler and Colleen Bruton,...

Blithe Spirit
Blithe Spirit
Jun 3 – Jun 26, 2022

As research for his new book, author Charles Condomine asks Madame Arcati, who he believes to be a complete fake, to hold a seance in...

Something's Afoot
Something's Afoot
Apr 8 – Apr 30, 2022

This murder mystery musical hits the Skokie Theatre stage from April 8-30. While a raging thunderstorm traps 10 weekend guests in an English country home,...

Doubt: a parable
Feb 11 – Mar 6, 2022

In this brilliant and powerful drama, Sister Aloysius, a Bronx school principal, takes matters into her own hands when she suspects the young Father Flynn...

The Wind Phone
The Wind Phone
Nov 5 – Nov 21, 2021

A world premiere by award-winning playwright Madelyn Sergel. A mother and her grown daughters re-unite to pack up the family home. With just a single...

Anyone Can Whistle
Anyone Can Whistle
Sep 10 – Oct 10, 2021

MadKap Productions is thrilled to produce this Tony Award nominated musical tells the story of a corrupt mayoress of a small town, who fakes a...

Golda's Balcony
Golda's Balcony
May 30 – Jun 2, 2019

Broadways longest running one woman show is the Tony nominated, edge of your seat story of Golda Meir, from impoverished Russian school girl to Prime...

Casey Abrams
Casey Abrams
Jun 11

Bassist and vocalist, Casey Abrams, brings his acclaimed national tour to Skokie in celebration of his new album, "Put A Spell On You," which combines...

The Boomer Babes: Still Rockin'!
The Boomer Babes: Still Rockin'!
Jun 9

The Boomer Babes celebrate and spoof their generation with zany wit and musical flair. Vocal duo Pam Peterson and Jan Slavin sing and schmooze about...

Ben's Wild Story
Ben's Wild Story
May 26 – May 27, 2018

Eight-time Emmy-winner Ben Hollis (Wild Chicago, WTTW) and local TV legend takes you on a high-energy musical revelation of personal comedy and original songs. “Ben’s...

Skokie Salutes Broadway
Skokie Salutes Broadway
Mar 10

A benefit to support Skokie Theatre and the new season of plays, musicals, cabaret, and other programs. A glorious musical revue featuring classic songs from...

Ella Live! at Mr. Kellys
Ella Live! at Mr. Kellys
Aug 6

This Ella Fitzgerald centennial celebration concert is a song-by-song recreation of her entire historic concert recorded live in the 60s at Mr. Kellys. Featuring Lynne...

Beyond Therapy
Beyond Therapy
Nov 4 – Nov 20, 2016

BEYOND THERAPY is a hilarious farce that tells the story of Bruce and Prudence, two flailing 30-somethings who are deeply into therapy with doctors who...

It's Time Warp Time: A Rocky Horror Themed Cabaret
It's Time Warp Time: A Rocky Horror Themed Cabaret
Oct 30

Get ready for a rockin' and 'Rocky' Halloween. Music from everyone’s favorite Halloween “camp classic,” Rocky Horror Picture Show is paired with rock songs from...

The Peggy Lee Legacy
The Peggy Lee Legacy
Oct 29

You'll be sizzlin' & swingin'  as you enjoy all the hits spanning the lifetime of one of the greatest jazz vocalists and singer-songwriters of the...

Anne & Mark Burnell: The Brill Building Songwriters
Anne & Mark Burnell: The Brill Building Songwriters
Oct 28

Anne and Mark Burnell and their special guests bring you an unforgettable evening of music. In the 1960’s Music producer Don Kirshner put the best...

Roxy Bellows LIVE!
Roxy Bellows LIVE!
Oct 22

Roxy Bellows is a high-octane entertainer whose ability to create an evening of outrageous laughs and astounding improvised music has wowed audiences across the country....

Lost Dogs and Mixed Blessings: The Songs of John Prine
Lost Dogs and Mixed Blessings: The Songs of John Prine
Oct 21

?Tom Carey and members of the widely acclaimed, nationally touring Eagles tribute band Heartache Tonight perform an evening of acoustic music celebrating the timeless songs...

Defending the Caveman
Defending the Caveman
Oct 14 – Oct 16, 2016

Skokie Theatre is home to the 25th anniversary, national touring production of Rob Becker's historic comedy, Defending The Caveman. Defending the Caveman is a hilariously...

Monika Ryan: The Originals
Monika Ryan: The Originals
Jul 8

Internationally acclaimed jazz singer and songwriter Monika Ryan performs her own material spanning 20 years and featuring music from three CD recordings and one in...

Kat Victoria: All Love, Pearl
Kat Victoria: All Love, Pearl
May 26

Kat Victoria is returns to Skokie Theatre in ALL LOVE, PEARL, a musical journey and an intimate look at the love life of one of...

Alan Gerber: Coming Home
Alan Gerber: Coming Home
Mar 19

Singer, songwriter and musician Alan Gerber returns home to his Skokie roots. The show presents Gerber’s wide music range from R&B, rock and jazz with...

Ellen Winters: The GIrl Singer
Ellen Winters: The GIrl Singer
Mar 11

Ellen Winters returns to Skokie Theatre for a wonderful trip down memory lane with her tribute to Rosemary Clooney. Enjoy songs like "Hey There," "C'mon...

Johnny Mercer: Dream
Johnny Mercer: Dream
Mar 10

Johnny Mercer provided 1500 lyrics for 230 different composers, undoubtedly the most versatile and adaptable writer in the Great American Songbook. He was alternately slangy...

The Irish Heritage Singers
The Irish Heritage Singers
Mar 5

The Irish Heritage Singers present their annual St. Patrick's Day concert. Under the direction of Paul Matijevic, the Singers will present songs commemorating the Irish...

The Nitz and Howe Experience
The Nitz and Howe Experience
Mar 5

Come join the party when The Nitz & Howe Experience, Chicago's longest running cabaret show (17 years running, and over 1,000 shows) returns to the...

The Internet Ate My Brain
The Internet Ate My Brain
Feb 27

An innovative evening of hilarious topical songs lampooning how crazy we’ve all become because about gadgets and gizmos. Starring and written by Bill Dyszel, the...

Shout Section Big Band
Shout Section Big Band
Feb 26

Celebrate the holidays with one of Chicagoland's more exciting big bands. Shout Section Big Band is a full-sized jazz orchestra comprised of up-and-coming performers and...

Funny Old Broads New Year's Eve Celebration
Funny Old Broads New Year's Eve Celebration
Dec 31

End the old year by poking fun at growing another year older. The Funny Old Broads bring their offbeat comedy and musical parodies to The...

Sean Masterson's Magic Matinee
Sean Masterson's Magic Matinee
Dec 27

Magic Matinee is a theatrical magic show that combines sleight-of-hand illusions with skilled storytelling to create an experience that is both amazing and entertaining. Sean...

She, Streisand and Me, Monet: Michelle Monet in Concert
She, Streisand and Me, Monet: Michelle Monet in Concert
Dec 26

Singer, Musician, Composer, Guitarist and critically acclaimed Barbra Streisand impersonator Michelle Monet presents her one woman show 'SHE, Streisand and ME, Monet'. This evening she...

The Jewish Mother's Guide to Everything
The Jewish Mother's Guide to Everything
Dec 24

The Jewish Mother’s Guide to Everything starring Caryn Bark Musical opening act Dashiell with Fred Simon Veteran comic Caryn Bark (Diary of a Skokie Girl)...

Shout Section Big Band Holiday Concert
Shout Section Big Band Holiday Concert
Dec 19

Celebrate the holidays with one of Chicagoland's more exciting big bands. Shout Section Big Band is a full-sized jazz orchestra comprised of up-and-coming performers and...

It Was a Very Good Year: A Birthday Tribute to Frank Sinatra
It Was a Very Good Year: A Birthday Tribute to Frank Sinatra
Dec 18

This show sold out in June. Now catch this special encore concert in honor of Frank Sinatra's 100th birthday on Dec 12, where music from...

Give Peace a Chance - A Tribute to John Lennon
Give Peace a Chance - A Tribute to John Lennon
Nov 29

This is a special holiday themed tribute show to one the greatest songwriters of the 20th Century. John Lennon would have celebrated his 75th birthday...

Megon McDonough - Great Women of Country
Megon McDonough - Great Women of Country
Nov 28

Beloved Chicago singer-songwriter Megon McDonough is back with a brand new show, The Great Women of Country, honoring some of country music’s most revered women...

Sophia Grimm, Girl Singers of the Hit Parade
Sophia Grimm, Girl Singers of the Hit Parade
Nov 27

Sophie Grimm appears with her sister, Jennifer Grimm, and her mother, Colleen Raye for two shows on Friday, November 27. One at 3 pm and...

The Lion in Winter
The Lion in Winter
Nov 6 – Nov 22, 2015

An epic and humorous tale of family dynamics and political strategy, with some of the sharpest and wittiest dialog ever written for the stage. It’s...

Videos


EWP presents Robbie Fulks & Griffin William Sherry Showcase in Chicago EWP presents Robbie Fulks & Griffin William Sherry Showcase
Raue Center For The Arts (8/07-8/07)
Hedwig and the Angry Inch in Chicago Hedwig and the Angry Inch
Catalyst Ranch (7/09-7/26) PHOTOS
RCSA Presents Disney's The Little Mermaid in Chicago RCSA Presents Disney's The Little Mermaid
Raue Center For The Arts (7/24-8/02)
SUFFS in Chicago SUFFS
CIBC Theatre (7/07-7/19)
Love Story: A Tribute to Taylor Swift in Chicago Love Story: A Tribute to Taylor Swift
Raue Center For The Arts (11/07-11/07)
Two Out of Three Falls in Chicago Two Out of Three Falls
The Factory Theater (6/04-7/18)
SIX (Boleyn Tour) in Chicago SIX (Boleyn Tour)
Peoria Civic Center (11/17-11/19)
O.A.R., Gavin DeGraw & KT Tunstall in Chicago O.A.R., Gavin DeGraw & KT Tunstall
Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island (9/06-9/06)
Lucy's Comedy in Chicago Lucy's Comedy
Raue Center For The Arts (9/04-9/04)
James and the Giant Peach in Chicago James and the Giant Peach
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts - North Theatre (4/22-5/14) PHOTOS