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Review: THE DANCE OF DEATH at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
by Rachel Weinberg - Feb 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 from accomplished Irish playwright Conor McPherson and direction from Steppenwolf ensemble member Yasen Peyankov, Kathryn Erbe and Jeff Perry go toe-to-toe as a troubled married couple about to celebrate their silver anniversary. 

Photos: Inside Opening Night of THE DANCE OF DEATH at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 12, 2026

Now running at Steppenwolf Theatre Company is August Strindberg’s The Dance of Death, adapted by Conor McPherson, directed by ensemble member Yasen Peyankov, and featuring an all-ensemble cast. The Dance of Death will play through March 22, 2026 in Steppenwolf’s Downstairs Theater. Check out photos from inside opening night here!

Photos: First Look at Steppenwolf Theatre's THE DANCE OF DEATH
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 5, 2026

Steppenwolf Theatre Company is continuing its 50th Anniversary Season with August Strindberg’s The Dance of Death, adapted by Conor McPherson. Check out photos from the production below.

THE DANCE OF DEATH to be Presented at Steppenwolf Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 22, 2025

Steppenwolf Theatre Company will continue its 50th Anniversary Season with August Strindberg’s master class in marital warfare The Dance of Death, adapted by Conor McPherson.

Cast Revealed for GASLIGHT Production at Nortlight Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 28, 2025

Northlight Theatre has revealed the cast for Steven Dietz’s Gaslight, based on the original play by Patrick Hamilton and directed by Jessica Thebus. Learn more here!

Full Cast Set for Steppenwolf Theatre's THE DANCE OF DEATH
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 14, 2025

Steppenwolf Theatre Company has revealed the full cast for the third production of its 50th Anniversary Season: The Dance of Death, August Strindberg’s master class in marital warfare. Learn more!

Cast Set for GASLIGHT at Northlight Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 27, 2025

Northlight Theatre has revealed the cast for Steven Dietz’s Gaslight, based on the original play by Patrick Hamilton and directed by Jessica Thebus. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets here!

Cast Set for ROME SWEET ROME at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 20, 2025

Chicago Shakespeare Theater has revealed the cast and creative team for Rome Sweet Rome, a wild and satirical new “add-rap-tation” of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar from Q Brothers Collective. Learn more!

Review: ALWAYS...PATSY CLINE at Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace, IL
by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - Jun 23, 2025

The current production at Drury Lane Theatre is Always…Patsy Cline. This is based on a true story, was originally conceived by Ted Swindley and licensed by the Estate of Patsy Cline. It contains 27 of Patsy’s songs and is a two-woman show.

ALWAYS SOMETHING THERE... World Premiere is Coming to Mariott Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 21, 2025

For a dose of summer fun, theatergoers are invited to grab their Walkman, cue up their favorite 80s mix tape, and head to Marriott Theatre as it continues its unforgettable 50th anniversary season with the world premiere of Always Something There…

Review: TITANIC THE MUSICAL at Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire IL
by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - Apr 24, 2025

These are lyrics from the song The Blame sung by Captain E.J. Smith, J. Bruce Ismay the owner and Thomas Andrews the ship designer. The ship? The Titanic. The current production at Marriott Theatre is Titanic the Musical. David Girolmo portrays the Captain, Adam Pelty is the owner and Christopher Kale is the designer. The story and book are by the late Peter Stone. Music and lyrics were written by Maury Yeston.

Video: First Look at The Marriott Theatre's TITANIC
by Joshua Wright - Apr 22, 2025

Marriott Theatre continues its 50th Anniversary Season celebration with the epic production of Titanic The Musical, directed and choreographed by Connor Gallagher with Musical Direction by Jeff Award winner Ryan T. Nelson. Watch extended clips from the production.

Video: TITANIC THE MUSICAL At Marriott Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 16, 2025

Marriott Theatre continues its 50th Anniversary Season celebration with the epic production of Titanic The Musical, directed and choreographed by Connor Gallagher with Musical Direction by Jeff Award winner Ryan T. Nelson. Check out video highlights from the production below!

TITANIC THE MUSICAL Continues Marriott Theatre's 50th Anniversary Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 19, 2025

Marriott Theatre, continues its 50th Anniversary Season celebration with the epic production of Titanic The Musical, directed and choreographed by Connor Gallagher (Marriott Theatre debut! Broadway: Beetlejuice; Off-Broadway: The Big Gay Jamboree, The Robber Bridegroom, Into the Woods; Beauty and The Beast, Disney’s Tale of Moana, Tangled) with Musical Direction by Jeff Award winner Ryan T. Nelson.

Review: MS. HOLMES & MS. WATSON - APT. 2B at Trinity Repertory Company
by Christopher Verleger - Oct 14, 2024

'Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – APT. 2B,' Kate Hamill’s fun, remarkably clever comic murder mystery, now at Trinity Rep, reimagines Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s legendary literary sleuths as two contemporary women who join forces by happenstance to investigate and solve crimes in post-pandemic London. See what our critic had to say.

Trinity Rep to Kick Off 61st Season With POTUS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 13, 2024

Trinity Rep will kick off its new season with the comedy POTUS, exploring the chaos and challenges faced by seven women in the White House. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Video: Watch The 'Janis Joplin Medley' & More from BEEHIVE THE 60'S MUSICAL at Marriott Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Jul 10, 2024

Watch the cast of Marriott Theatre's rockin’ tribute to the music of the 1960s, BEEHIVE: THE 60’S MUSICAL, performs the Janis Joplin Medley and more numbers from the show. Check out all new videos of the cast in action!

Photos: Inside Opening Night of BEEHIVE: THE 60'S MUSICAL at the Marriott Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 1, 2024

Marriott Theatre is now presenting BEEHIVE: THE 60’S MUSICAL. Previews began on June 19, with an opening on Wednesday, June 26 at 7:30pm. The production will run through August 11, 2024. Check out photos from opening night here!

Video: First Look At BEEHIVE: THE 60'S MUSICAL At Marriott Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Jun 27, 2024

Get a first look at Marriott Theatre's rockin’ tribute to the music of the 1960s, with BEEHIVE: THE 60’S MUSICAL. Check out all new video of the cast in action!

Photos: First Look At the Cast of BEEHIVE: THE 60'S MUSICAL At Marriott Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 7, 2024

Marriott Theatre brings the heat this summer with a rockin’ tribute to the music of the 1960s, with BEEHIVE: THE 60’S MUSICAL. Get a first look at the cast in full costume below!