Review: THE DANCE OF DEATH at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
by Rachel Weinberg - February 19, 2026
When I think of Steppenwolf, I often think of family members crying, screaming at one another, or some combination of the two. So the sparring between spouses Alice and Captain Edgar in August Strindberg’s 1900 play THE DANCE OF DEATH feels right at home. In a surprisingly funny and sharp version ...
Review: DEAR EVAN HANSEN at Paramount Theatre
by Tina St. Angelo - February 17, 2026
What did our critic think of DEAR EVAN HANSEN at Paramount Theatre Aurora IL?...
Review: HAMNET at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by Rachel Weinberg - February 14, 2026
Royal Shakespeare Company’s HAMNET is a dramatic and languid stage adaptation of Maggie O’Farrell’s 2020 buzzy novel of the same name....
Review: THE OUTSIDERS First National Tour Presented by Broadway in Chicago
by Rachel Weinberg - February 13, 2026
THE OUTSIDERS presents an original and vibrant stage adaptation of S.E. Hinton’s classic 1967 novel about the conflict between Tulsa teen gangs the Greasers and the Socs (short for socialites). The musical — and particularly director Danya Taymor’s inventive and visually dynamic staging — pu...
Review: ON YOUR FEET! at Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace, IL
by Tina St. Angelo - February 12, 2026
What did our critic think of ON YOUR FEET! at Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace, IL?...
Review: HOLIDAY at Goodman Theatre
by Rachel Weinberg - February 10, 2026
Goodman Theatre continues its centennial season with the endearing and lively romantic comedy HOLIDAY....
Review: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire IL
by Tina St. Angelo - February 07, 2026
What did our critic think of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire IL?...
Review: DRACULA: A COMEDY OF TERRORS at Lazy Susan Theatre Co.
by Misha Davenport - February 07, 2026
What did our critic think of DRACULA: A COMEDY OF TERRORS at Lazy Susan Theatre Co.?...
Review: STEREOPHONIC National Tour Presented by Broadway In Chicago
by Rachel Weinberg - January 29, 2026
David Adjmi’s STEREOPHONIC pulls back the curtain on making a rock album — with all of the minute details, inane band member conversations, and painstaking, spirited artistic conversations that come with it. It centers on an unnamed Fleetwood Mac-esque band in the late 1970s as they record (and ...
Review: EUREKA DAY Presented By Timeline Theatre And Broadway In Chicago
by Zac Thriffiley - January 28, 2026
Timeline Theatre and Broadway in Chicago have gifted audiences with a EUREKA DAY that cements the play as one of the most prescient in the contemporary canon while also reaffirming Chicago’s reputation as an ambassador of daring theatrical works....
Past Shows
Carmen
Sep 18 – Sep 28, 2025
The Joffrey Ballet presents a modern adaptation of Carmen, set in a 1930s Spanish cigarette factory, exploring themes of love, betrayal, and defiance. This U.S....
Golden Hour
Feb 20 – Mar 2, 2025
The Joffrey Ballet presents Golden Hour, showcasing two world premieres by renowned choreographers Yuri Possokhov and Dani Rowe, alongside works by Cathy Marston and Nicolas...
ATONEMENT
Jul 15
Experience a stunning performance of "Atonement" at The Joffrey Ballet, weaving together intricate choreography and powerful storytelling. This one-night-only show on July 15, 2024, takes...
Anna Karenina
Feb 15 – Feb 26, 2023
This winter, The Joffrey Ballet remounts Yuri Possokhov’s blockbuster Anna Karenina for the first time since its crowd-pleasing world premiere in 2019. Based on the...
Boléro
Feb 12
The Joffrey Ballet is thrilled to announce the world premiere of Bolro, named after the acclaimed orchestral piece by the composer Maurice Ravel to be...
Pulling Back the Curtain: The Joffrey Ballet Presents the Nutcracker
Nov 7
The Women's Board of The Joffrey Ballet invites you to kick-off the holiday season with a virtual celebration of this beloved tradition!Join us for a...
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