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.…
Next Friday, the Country will pause to remember, mourn and honor those victims of the attacks of September 11, 2001. The town of Gander, Newfoundland, is called the Rock. During the week that followed, it truly was a rock. The current production at Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire is the emotional b…
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.…
What did our critic think of ADOLESCENT SALVATION at Theater Wit?…
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…
I Love You Because is your typical rom-com with cute duets, silly jokes, and flawed characters that showcase exactly how love can be messy.…
During a time where our country remains divided, this energetic and thoughtful piece of art reminds us of the beauty that can be found when we come together across our differences, no matter where we come from or where we call home.…
The Outsiders remains an exhilarating and inventive musical adaptation of S.E. Hinton’s acclaimed 1967 novel. I enjoyed this tour so much on first viewing that I came back six months later!…
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.…
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…
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Welcome to Windwater, Colorado, circa 1990. When you enter this territory, you take on the shape of a blurry outline on the horizon, at once eerily familiar and alien in your surroundings to any locals who mark your arrival. So Ma Fowler describes the phenomenon to Gabriel and...
3 Days of Theater, Music, Comedy, and MORE. Come see bands on Friday Aug 19 and Theater, Comedy, and MORE on Saturday and Sunday Aug 20-21. Full schedule at yippiefest.com
Berlin, 1944: four women in Aryan drag vie to be the Fhrers personal secretary as he heads into a bunker with his girlfriend. As the Third Reich crumbles around them, mystery and secrets abound, causing tensions to escalate. Omer Abbas Salems fearsome, outrageous, and absurd new...
In 1997, 13-year-old Victoria Montalbano was introduced to her perfect man, Han Solo, and shes been looking for him ever since. In this piece, called "delightful" and "highly energetic" by Around the Town Chicago, watch her grow from awkward theatre kid to professional out of...
Three bartenders arrive at their beloved queer bar to find that the establishment has been vandalized. As they try to piece together the events of the night before, the three friends grieve, riot, point fingers, and ultimately must decide: is it better to understand what and why...
The World Comedy Expo brings sketch, improv, and stand-up comedy artists from across the United States and around the world to Chicago audiences March 25 - 27, 2022. This inaugural edition features more than 170 artists showcasing the power of laughter in 27 shows, spanning four...
Originally founded by Dole Roxy, The Church of Modern Love is comprised of people centered around one simple idea: “You Deserve To Be Loved.”. and they sing and dance in worship via a rock concert and continue to thrive, even after Dole’s death (along with other members) in a...
Musical trio Foiled Again (Allison Bazarko-Kirk, Rob Lindley, Anne Sheridan Smith) celebrates the women of country, folk and bluegrass music with original vocal arrangements of classic songs by Dolly Parton, Joni Mitchell, Emmylou Harris and more at The Den (1331 N. Milwaukee...
Next Thing You Know is the story of four twenty-something New Yorkers as they laugh, love and drink their way through the big questions that face all young dreamers who wake up in the city that never sleeps. Does marrying a really nice guy mean you're settling down or just...
William Inge's classic tale of optimism, romance, and loneliness gets a fresh reboot in the Chicago ensemble tradition. Long time Chicago actress Lia Mortensen and SiNNERMAN Ensemble's Ryan Martin are joining forces for their directorial debuts in the first production to be...
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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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Cash Money & No Limit Tour: Master P, Birdman, Juvenile & Mannie Fresh Wintrust Arena (11/13-11/13) |
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The Fabulous Equinox Orchestra "Broadway to Bourbon Street: ECC Arts Center (11/20-11/20) |
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The Tortoise and the Hare Beverly Arts Center (10/09-11/24) |
