by Rachel Weinberg - April 26, 2026
The blame game’s the thing in this world premiere play from Scooter Pietsch. FAULT is playing at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater....
by Angela Lin - April 25, 2026
For many, Burt Bacharach is a household name, the soundtrack that spans from childhood to adulthood. For some, Bacharach’s name might not ring a bell, but his wide discography of songs that spans decades, mediums, collaborators, and genres is sure to have even the most musically naive audience mem...
by Rachel Weinberg - April 23, 2026
While THE GREAT GATSBY has glimpses of effective songs and character development, the musical doesn’t ultimately live up to the glitz, glamor, and legacy of its source material.
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by Emily Werner - April 20, 2026
What did our critic think of TEATRO VISTA PRODUCTIONS' BOTH AT STEPPENWOLF THEATRE at Teatro Vista Productions?...
by Rachel Weinberg - April 20, 2026
Tarrell Alvin McCraney’s world-premiere play WINDFALL is part somber, part whimsy — which is true to his unique playwriting style. It’s a poignantly topical play, yet sometimes too on the nose. I enjoyed how McCraney blends the hyperreal and the surreal in a play that asks the question: Should...
by Tina St. Angelo - April 18, 2026
What did our critic think of NOEL COWARD'S PRIVATE LIVES at BrightSide Theatre?...
by Tina St. Angelo - April 18, 2026
What did our critic think of HEARTBREAK HOTEL at Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire IL?...
by Tina St. Angelo - April 20, 2026
What did our critic How great to be known by one name…. Dixie Locke (Anna Louise Bramlett) says that to Elvis Presley about Marlon Brando before Elvis becomes one name. The current production at the Marriott Lincolnshire Theatre is Heartbreak Hotel. This tells the story of Elvis’ rise up to the ...
by Angela Lin - April 18, 2026
What did our critic think of 12 OPHELIAS (A PLAY WITH BROKEN SONGS) at The Factory Theater from Strawdog Theatre Company?...
by Emily Werner - April 14, 2026
What did our critic think of REVIEW: GOODNIGHT MOON AT CHICAGO CHILDREN'S THEATRE at Chicago Children's Theatre? The 65-minute performance is filled with music, dance, comedy, acrobatics and puppetry....
Past Shows
Comedy Dance Chicago Comedy Dance Chicago is a high-energy laugh-riot! A joyful mashup of sketch comedy, physical humor, music, and dance, this feel-good show is...
The Lovettes, a Chicago-based trio, pay homage to the golden era of music by celebrating female icons and girl groups from the 40s, 50s, and...
The Silhouettes® is America’s premiere shadow-dance company created and directed by Lynne Waggoner-Patton. The Silhouettes® acclaimed show, “LOVE Happens” is an entertaining, family-friendly shadowdance story filled with the...
The 1977 multi-platinum album Rumours became Fleetwood Mac’s most celebrated album and one of Top Ten best-selling albums of all time. Ranked 7th in Rolling Stone's list of the "500...
Explore the world of puppetry through the eyes of 9 year old Juana as she fights to save her society. Written and directed by Chicago...
Michael Palascak, a comedian hailing from Indiana and now based in LA, has made quite a mark in the comedy world. He has performed on...
BMX, basketball, breakdancing, acrobatics, drumming and more, the international smash hit returns!A phenomenal physical performance exploring all forms of rotation, 360 ALLSTARS connects the street with the...
512: The Selena Experience is a mind-blowing experience and the closest one you can get to live a Selena concert. Simply, the best Selena tribute production...
THE MIRACLES – Legendary Motown Hit-MakersFounded by Motown legend Smokey Robinson, The Miracles produced an amazing 26 Top 40 songs, four of which are in...
You’ve seen him on America’s Got Talent, Jimmy Fallon, Masters of Illusion, and Penn & Teller: Fool Us!Illusionist Leon Etienne’s jaw-dropping, critically acclaimed hits how...
The City of Elgin is excited to announce that it will be partnering with point2productions, a division of Schaumburg on Stage, to present the 2018...
Elgin Summer Theatre (EST) presents THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE which will run at The Hemmens Cultural Center July 14 - 16 and...
Elgin Summer Theatre (EST) presents A CHORUS LINE which will run at The Hemmens Cultural Center July 15 - 17 and July 22 - 24,...
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