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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....

Review: LE BAL at Trap Door Theatre


by Emily Werner - May 17, 2026

What did our critic think of LE BAL at Trap Door Theatre?...

Review: AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE at TimeLine Theatre


by Angela Lin - May 18, 2026

TimeLine Theatre Company is inaugurating its new theater in Uptown in an impressively dynamic production of when truth and power collide and personal convictions are put to the test....

Review: WORK HARD HAVE FUN MAKE HISTORY at Raven Theatre


by Angela Lin - May 15, 2026

When you really stop to think about it, the late stage capitalist grind we find ourselves in (or rather, that billionaires and certain politicians have forced upon us) has created a disembodied culture marked by rampant labor, optimized efficiency, and fractured connections — and that’s a pretty...

Review: OCTET at Raven Theatre


by Zac Thriffiley - May 14, 2026

Not only does OCTET work on every level musically and creatively, but it also already stands as a strong contender for best musical of the summer. The production runs through June 7....

Review: CRIME AND PUNISHMENT at TUTA Theatre


by Emily Werner - May 12, 2026

What did our critic think of CRIME AND PUNISHMENT at TUTA Theatre?...

Review: COVENANT at Goodman Theatre


by Rachel Weinberg - May 12, 2026

What happens when you make a deal with the devil? Covenant asks its characters to find out. Drawing inspiration from both horror films and classic blues music, York Walker’s Chicago premiere play follows a group of characters as they explore their faith — in both Christianity and the supernatura...

Review: SCARAMOUCHE at City Lit Theater


by Angela Lin - May 10, 2026

French aristocrats, revolutionaries, traveling comedy troupes, swordsmen — Scaramouche packs it all in this world premiere musical that doesn’t stop moving and keeps you laughing. ...

Review: RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S SOUTH PACIFIC at Paramount Theatre Aurora, IL


by Tina St. Angelo - May 09, 2026

What did our critic think of RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S SOUTH PACIFIC at Paramount Theatre Aurora, IL?...

Past Shows

The Life and Legend of Lizzie Borden
Oct 29 – Nov 2, 2024

The Life and Legend of Lizzie Borden delves into the notorious case of accused murderess Lizzie Borden, who was acquitted for the brutal hatchet murders...

Plaid Tidings
Nov 15 – Dec 23, 2012

Plaid Tidings, the holiday sequel to Chicago’s longest running musical Forever Plaid, entertains Theatre at the Center audiences November 15 through December 23. Summoned by...

42nd Street
Sep 13 – Oct 21, 2012

One of the longest running musicals in Broadway history, 42nd Street is based on Busby Berkeley’s 1933 movie and is considered the quintessential backstage musical....

Little Shop of Horrors
Jul 12 – Aug 19, 2012

The hilarious award-winning musical, Little Shop of Horrors was the third-longest running and the highest grossing production in Off-Broadway history, running 2,209 performances. A gleefully...

Making God Laugh
Mar 3 – Jun 10, 2012

Produced in association with First FolioTheatre, the play is inspired by the Woody Allen joke, “If you want to make God laugh, tell him your...

Always... Patsy Cline
Feb 23 – Apr 1, 2012

This international hit musical had its world premiere in 1988 and has enjoyed great success over the United States, including a long run Off-Broadway. More...

Mark Twain and the Laughing River
Dec 27 – Dec 31, 2011

oin this milestone production as Jim Post takes us on a journey of the American author and humorist’s life using Twainian wit and wisdom paired...

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South Pacific in Chicago South Pacific
Paramount Arts Centre (4/29-6/14)
Windfall in Chicago Windfall
Steppenwolf Theatre Company (4/09-5/31)
Vampires Welcome in Chicago Vampires Welcome
The Crib Comedy Playspace (3/20-12/18)
Spamalot  in Chicago Spamalot
CIBC (5/19-5/31)
Lee Brice in Chicago Lee Brice
Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater (7/30-7/30)
The Wizard Of Oz in Chicago The Wizard Of Oz
CIRCA 21 Dinner Playhouse (7/08-9/05)
JEKYLL & HYDE in Chicago JEKYLL & HYDE
Broadway Playhouse (9/08-10/25)
Champions Of Magic  in Chicago Champions Of Magic
The Studebaker Theater (6/06-7/05)
Rosemont Uncorked June 6-7, 2026 in Chicago Rosemont Uncorked June 6-7, 2026
Parkway Bank Park Entertainment District (6/06-6/06)
Tacoville 2026 in Chicago Tacoville 2026
Naper Settlement (6/05-6/07)