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....
by Emily Werner - May 12, 2026
What did our critic think of CRIME AND PUNISHMENT at TUTA 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...
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. ...
by Tina St. Angelo - May 09, 2026
What did our critic think of RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S SOUTH PACIFIC at Paramount Theatre Aurora, IL?...
by Rachel Weinberg - May 08, 2026
Though it’s a musical about a support group for internet addicts, Dave Molloy’s Octet is delightfully analog. And that’s precisely the point — Molloy’s musical invites audiences to look away from their screens and lean into this intimate, inventive, and fully a cappella show. Molloy (perha...
by Misha Davenport - May 08, 2026
LOKI – THE END OF THE WORLD TOUR at Lifeline Theatre is the kind of ambitious storytelling that reminds audiences why Chicago theatre remains one of the most exciting and vibrant theater communities in the country....
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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Past Shows
In early nineteenth-century New Orleans, widowed mother Beartrice struggles to manage her headstrong daughters after the death of her second husband. But as the matriarch...
Tony Kushner's monumental look at the '80s in America
Tony Kushner’s two-part, Pulitzer Prize-winning expansive, poetic, and politically charged look at the ‘80s in America.
One of Shakespeare’s final plays, THE WINTER’S TALE is a romantic comedy with elements of tragedy. King Leontes of Sicilia falsely accuses his wife, Hermione,...
One of Shakespeare's most popular and enduring tragedies. A brave Scottish general named Macbeth receives a prophecy from a trio of witches that one day...
Stage adaptation of the Academy Award-winning film in which a network TV news anchorman is plunged into despair when his ratings drop and he is...
Anton Chekhov’s classic play, packed with action and emotion, chronicles three and a half years in the falling fortunes of the four children of a...
Videos
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South Pacific Paramount Arts Centre (4/29-6/14) |
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Windfall Steppenwolf Theatre Company (4/09-5/31) |
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The Lifespan of a Fact Parker Players Theater (4/24-5/17) |
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Gruesome Playground Injuries Silverstage Theatre Company (5/08-5/16) |
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The Red Lion The Bramble Arts Loft (5/01-5/16) |
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The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical North Shore Center for the Performing Arts - North Theatre (6/01-8/31) PHOTOS |
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Tailgate N' Tallboys McLean County Fairgrounds (6/18-6/20) |
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The Notebook (Chicago) James M. Nederlander Theatre (8/04-8/16) |
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Annie The Little Theatre On The Square (7/16-7/26) |
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Apocalipsync Theater Wit (6/04-6/06) |
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