Adolescent Salvation, written by Tim Venable and directed by Guillermo Cienfuegos, receives its Chicago premiere at Theater Wit following its critically acclaimed world premiere at Rogue Machine in Los Angeles. Over the course of one night, through a haze of tequila, texting...
Remy Bumppo Theatre Company's 30th Anniversary Season continues with this one-night-only event, moderated by theatre historian and author Mark Larson and Jane Addams Hull-House Museum Associate Director Matt Randle-Bent. The conversation brings together voices from four storied...
About this show In a world where facts are manipulated and fear is currency, the truth becomes dangerous. As a new authoritarian government tightens its grip on Russia, Erika Sheffer's Vladimir follows an independent journalist who uncovers a story that could expose the truth...
Set in the historically Black neighborhood of Mud Row in West Chester, Pennsylvania, two generations of sisters protect and defy the legacy of their foremothers in this surprisingly funny, thrilling and ultimately hopeful play from Dominique Morisseau. The play shifts between...
King Lear is a production of William Shakespeare's classic play presented by Babes With Blades Theatre Company, directed by BWBTC ensemble member Alison Dornheggen. The story follows Lear as he divides his kingdom among his three daughters through a contest of declarations of...
King Lear tells the complicated story of a king who divides his kingdom into thirds for his three daughters and the unforeseen struggles from this decision's aftermath. His unraveling is paralleled by the nefarious journey of a jealous Edmund, who seeks to overtake his nobleman...
Who's Holiday! returns to Theater Wit for its sixth consecutive holiday season, written by Matthew Lombardo and directed by Christopher Pazdernik. Veronica Garza, who originated the role in Chicago and received a Jeff nomination for it, returns as Cindy-Lou Who, now 40 years old...
We Had a World is the Chicago premiere of Joshua Harmon's newest play, directed by Theater Wit Artistic Director Jeremy Wechsler. When a dying woman asks her grandson to write a play about their family — with the caveat that he make it "as bitter and vitriolic as possible" —...
Adapted by Jordan Harrison and directed by James Bohnen, this Pulitzer Prize finalist is set in the near future, where a widow in her final years embraces technology to preserve her memories and connect with her past. As she bonds with her new artificial companion, the line...
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.…
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.…
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In 1899, the streets of New York City echoed with the voices of newsies, peddling the papers of Joseph Pulitzer, William Randalph Hearst, and other giants of the newspaper world. On every corner you saw them carrying the banner. Bringing you the news for a penny a pape. Poor...
A PEOPLE is a magical, lyrical journey into heritage, tradition, religion and humanity. Through vignettes, music and monologues, L M Feldman holds up a mirror to 5000 years of Jewish history, reminding us that we’re all descendants from somewhere, and we choose to embrace our...
Southern Rapture, presented by Tin Drum Theatre Company at Theater Wit, is participating in the League of Chicago Theatres' Thank You 5 summer promotion. The production is also featured as part of the League's Pride Month programming. The promotion runs from June 18 through July...
Bernard Pomerance’s The Elephant Man is a play based on the true life story of John Merrick, a severely deformed man in Victorian London who is rescued from a sideshow by Dr. Frederick Treves. It explores humanity, dignity, and exploitation, as Merrick is integrated into high...
Wednesday, June 3 at 9 p.m., Saturday, June 6 at 5 p.m. and Sunday, June 7 at 11 a.m. Beau and Aero by A Little Bit OFF (Seattle, USA) Multi-award winning Beau and Aero ask the question, “What if the Wright brothers went wrong?” Beau and Aero is an acrobatic, slapstick...
Beau and Aero, presented by Portland clown duo A Little Bit OFF as part of Physical Theater Festival Chicago, follows two incompetent aviators — pompous pilot Beau and his clueless co-pilot Aero — on their quest for flight after crash-landing. The acrobatic, slapstick comedy...
I Think It Could Work, presented by Chicago-based circus collective Full Out Formula, is a contemporary circus show featuring bright colors, acrobatics and live improvisation. Founded in 2023 by Sierra Rhoades Nicholls, Kevin Flanagan and Liam Bradley, the company invites...
Thursday, June 4 - Saturday, June 6 at 9 p.m. Apocalipsync by Luciano Rosso (Argentina/France) The Argentine actor from Un Poyo Rojo (Physical Theater Festival 2025), takes audiences on an extravagant journey with his one-man show Apocalipsync. Born during the spring 2020...
Apocalipsync by Luciano Rosso is a one-man show born during the spring 2020 pandemic, offering a reflection on isolation, creativity, and a cartoon-like view of the contemporary world. Rosso embodies around forty eccentric characters who accompany him on an endless journey...
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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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Midday Matinee: Jo Ann Daugherty Trio & Bruce Henry present "American Songs & Stories" ECC Arts Center (5/19-5/19) |
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Midday Matinee: Thanks for the Memories: A USO Tribute ECC Arts Center (11/11-11/11) |
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Dealbreaker EPH Pub 217 (9/24-9/26) |
