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Review: THE BRIEF WONDROUS LIFE OF OSCAR WAO at Goodman Theatre
by Rachel Weinberg - Mar 3, 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 incorporates almost all the other key plot points from Díaz’s text. As a result, the first half is a charming and sweet “bromance,” but the second half of this English language premiere (the production was originally produced in Spanish at Repertorio NYC) is sprawling, overlong, and not that engaging. There’s simply no reason this adaptation needed to be almost three hours.

Photos: THE BRIEF WONDROUS LIFE OF OSCAR WAO in Rehearsals at Goodman Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 29, 2026

Get a first look inside rehearsals of The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao—Marco Antonio Rodríguez’s world-premiere English-language stage adaptation of Junot Díaz’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, directed by Wendy Mateo.

Lenin D’Anthony Izquierdo and More to Star in THE BRIEF WONDROUS LIFE OF OSCAR WAO at Goodman
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 18, 2025

The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao is coming to Chicago in a new English-language stage adaptation by Marco Antonio Rodríguez, continuing The Goodman’s Centennial 2025/26 Season

Photos/Video: SISTER ACT at Drury Lane Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 26, 2025

Sister Act is now playing at Drury Lane Theatre, with music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Glenn Slater, book by Cheri Steinkellner and Bill Steinkellner. Check out all new photos and video from the show here!

Video: IN THE HEIGHTS at Theatre Under the Stars First Look
by Joshua Wright - May 20, 2025

Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) has released a first look at In the Heights, the final production of its 2024/25 season. Warth the cast perform the title song in this new montage! The musical marks a high-energy conclusion to the season with Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Tony-winning debut, celebrating heritage, community, and resilience in the Washington Heights neighborhood.

Video: Inside Rehearals for IN THE HEIGHTS at Theatre Under the Stars
by Joshua Wright - May 9, 2025

Theatre Under The Stars has released a first look at rehearsals for In the Heights, the final show of its 2024/25 season. The production stars Daniel Melo as Usnavi and features direction and choreography by William Carlos Angulo.

Cast Set For IN THE HEIGHTS at Theatre Under the Stars
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2025

Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) is taking you to Washington Heights in the last production of the 2024/25 Season, Lin Manuel Miranda's first Broadway hit, In the Heights. Learn more about the cast here!

Video: 'Now and for Always' from THE LORD OF THE RINGS at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by Joshua Wright - Aug 8, 2024

Watch as Sam (Michael Kurowski) and Frodo (Spencer Davis Milford) sing 'Now and for Always' from The Lord of the Rings the Musical, accompanied by Suzanne Hannau, Eileen Doan, Ben Mathew, and Adam Qutaishat. 

Video: Fox 32 Live Visits the Cast of THE LORD OF THE RINGS: A MUSICAL TALE
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 4, 2024

Watch Fox 32's Jake Hamilton interview actors Tom Amades (Gandalf) Michael Kurowski (Sam), and Spencer Davis Milford (Frodo) about THE LORD OF THE RINGS - A MUSICAL TALE in the video here.

Melinda Doolittle & Diana DeGarmo To Star In LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Art Farm At Serenbe
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 1, 2024

Melinda Doolittle and Diana DeGarmo will star in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Art Farm at Serenbe this September. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Photos: LORD OF THE RINGS - A MUSICAL TALE at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 27, 2024

Check out production photos from Chicago Shakespeare Theater's The Lord of the Rings – A Musical Tale, running now through September 1.

Video: THE LORD OF THE RINGS �" A MUSICAL TALE at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 25, 2024

Chicago Shakespeare Theater is presenting The Lord of the Rings – A Musical Tale. Watch the trailer!

Photos & Video: Go Inside Rehearsals for THE LORD OF THE RINGS - A MUSICAL TALE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 26, 2024

See rehearsal photos and videos for The Lord of the Rings – A Musical Tale at Chicago Shakespeare Theater.

Chicago Shakespeare Theater Reveals Cast of THE LORD OF THE RINGS - A MUSICAL TALE
by Stephi Wild - Jun 5, 2024

Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST)  has announced the cast and creative team of the highly anticipated The Lord of the Rings – A Musical Tale. Based on the books by J.R.R. Tolkien, this production comes to the stage in a US premiere production directed by Paul Hart, July 19–September 1, 2024 in The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare.

Video: Get A First Look At Cleveland Playhouse's IN THE HEIGHTS
by Joshua Wright - May 21, 2024

Get a first look at Cleveland Play House's production of In The Heights now through June 9, 2024 in the Allen Theatre. Check out the video!

IN THE HEIGHTS to Complete Cleveland Play House's 108th Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 17, 2024

Cleveland Play House will conclude its 2023-2024 season with IN THE HEIGHTS by Lin-Manuel Miranda. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

CHICAGO SHAKESPEARE SLAM Unites More Than 150 High School Students
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 8, 2023

Chicago Shakespeare Slam brings together over 150 high school students for an exploration of Shakespeare's language and celebration of their own voices.

Chicago Shakespeare Theater to Present 'L is for Libertad: Exploring Cuba's San Isidro Movement'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 10, 2022

Chicago Shakespeare Theater will present a post-show panel conversation titled 'L is for Libertad: Exploring Cuba’s San Isidrio Movement alongside Measure for Measure,' following the projected Spanish translation performance of Measure for Measure on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at 7:30 p.m.

De'Adre Aziza, Kevin Kenerly, Reza Salazar & More to Star in Chicago & West Coast Premieres of CLYDE'S
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 11, 2022

Celebrated creative collaborators over two decades, Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lynn Nottage and director Kate Whoriskey will return to Goodman Theatre with their latest Broadway production, Clyde’s, launching the Goodman’s 2022/2023 Season.

VIDEO: Get A First Look At Drury Lane's EVITA
by Alan Henry - Feb 16, 2022

Get a first look at Drury Lane's production of Evita! This Tony Award-winning musical features lyrics by Tim Rice and music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and was originally directed by Harold Prince.