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by Rachel Weinberg - March 03, 2026
THE BRIEF WONDROUS LIFE OF OSCAR WAO is a lopsided stage adaptation of Junot Díaz’s 2007 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. While the first act is tight and focuses squarely on the budding relationship between ultra-nerd Oscar Wao and his freshman year college roommate Yunior, the second act incorpora...
by Tina St. Angelo - February 23, 2026
The Joffrey Ballet is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year. The current offering is called Icons. What a gift to the audience. I don’t know if Robert Joffrey had any idea what his company has become. Icons recreate 4 different ballets from different decades over the 20th Century....
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 ...
by Tina St. Angelo - February 17, 2026
What did our critic think of DEAR EVAN HANSEN at Paramount Theatre Aurora IL?...
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....
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...
by Tina St. Angelo - February 12, 2026
What did our critic think of ON YOUR FEET! at Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace, IL?...
by Rachel Weinberg - February 10, 2026
Goodman Theatre continues its centennial season with the endearing and lively romantic comedy HOLIDAY....
by Tina St. Angelo - February 07, 2026
What did our critic think of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire IL?...
by Misha Davenport - February 07, 2026
What did our critic think of DRACULA: A COMEDY OF TERRORS at Lazy Susan Theatre Co.?...
Past Shows
Raue Center's WSRep presents Roald Dahls Matilda The Musical SEPTEMBER 25 OCTOBER 25Book by Dennis Kelly, Music & Lyrics by Tim Minchin Orchestration and Additional...
Raue Center's WSRep presents Always Patsy Cline JULY 31 AUGUST 30Created and originally directed by Ted SwindleyDirected by Daniel Ellis Based on the true story...
Raue Center's WSRep presents An Act of God JUNE 19 - JULY 19By David JaverbaumDirected by Kevin Wiczer A comedy of biblical proportions. The One...
Native Gardens Presented by Williams Street Repertory MARCH 27 MAY 10By Karen ZacariasDirected by Michele VazquezThe grass isn't always greener on the other side. Gardens...
The Addams Family A New Musical ComedyPresented by Williams Street Repertory Book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice Music and Lyrics by Andrew Lippa Based...
All Shook Up Created by Joe DiPietro Directed by Mark Mahallak JUNE 28 - AUG 4 A hip-swiveling, lip-curling HIT! With its pre-Broadway “try-out” in...
The Elephant Man by Bernard Pomerance MAY 3 - MAY 19 Humanity is more than skin deep. Based on the life of John Merrick, The...
EMMA! A Pop Musical Created by Eric Prince Directed by Robin M. Hughes MARCH 29 - APRIL 20 Girl power has never sounded so good!...
Ring of Fire: the music of Johnny Cash Created by Richard Maltby, Jr. July 6 – Aug 12 From the iconic songbook of Johnny Cash...
WSRep presents Sylvia written by A.R. Gurney directed by Joe Lehman May 4 – 20 A hilarious romp that will leave you howling for more....
Death of a Salesman written by Arthur Miller directed by Richard Kuranda, SDC April 22 – May 15 featuring: Frank Gaughan°, Shannon Mayhall, James Knight*°,...
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