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.…
During a time where our country remains divided, this energetic and thoughtful piece of art reminds us of the beauty that can be found when we come together across our differences, no matter where we come from or where we call home.…
The Outsiders remains an exhilarating and inventive musical adaptation of S.E. Hinton’s acclaimed 1967 novel. I enjoyed this tour so much on first viewing that I came back six months later!…
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These immersive creative workshops are designed for adults who have seen Leopoldstadt and wish to deepen their connection to the production. Using the Jewish Studio Process methodology, participants are guided through small-group text study, self-directed artmaking, and...
In partnership with the Art Institute of Chicago, this panel examines the theft, displacement, and restitution of artworks in the years leading up to, during, and after World War II. The program explores how provenance researchers work to recover the stories behind displaced...
This in-person discussion invites audience members to reflect on Leopoldstadt alongside Writers Theatre artistic staff, exploring the characters, production elements, and themes of the play. Sessions take place on Sundays, June 28 and July 19 at 12pm, and are intended for...
In this multi-media concert, Chicago's Folks Operetta celebrates the stories and music of operetta librettists and composers who either perished or were forced into exile during the Third Reich. Operetta was the most popular form of entertainment in Vienna for half a century...
This lecture covers the geopolitical context of Vienna and Austria-Hungary during the first 50 years of the 20th century, led by John Deak, Associate Professor of History at the University of Notre Dame. Deak's first book, Forging a Multinational State, was awarded the Austrian...
This education event invites parents and caregivers to drop young ones off at an onsite theatre class while attending the Saturday matinee of Leopoldstadt. Workshops for youth are designed to be active, fun, and adaptable for multiple ages and abilities, and are open to children...
Writers Theatre, under the leadership of Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma and Alexandra C. and John D. Nichols Artistic Director Braden Abraham, continues its 2025/26 Season with the Chicago and Midwest premiere of the hit psychological thriller JOB, written by Max Wolf...
This lecture explores the cultural history of the Leopoldstadt neighborhood of Vienna from the Habsburg era to today, led by Mechtild Widrich of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and Anna Souchuk of DePaul University. Widrich is Chair and Professor in the Department of...
This live Q&A features Carey Perloff, an award-winning director renowned for her productions of Tom Stoppard's work and a close friend and collaborator of the late playwright. Perloff will speak about their relationship, her connection to his work, and how they worked together...
Writers Theatre, under the leadership of Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma and Alexandra C. and John D. Nichols Artistic Director Braden Abraham, continues its 2025/26 Season with Two Sisters and a Piano, written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Nilo Cruz. Celebrated...
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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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UB40 Auditorium Theatre (10/08-10/08) |
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Blood of the Lamb The Den Theatre (9/03-10/03) |
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Clay Jenkinson is Thomas Jefferson Raue Center For The Arts (10/17-10/17) |
