Review: SCARAMOUCHE at City Lit Theater
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.
Cast Set For SCARAMOUCHE World Premiere in Chicago
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026
City Lit Theater announced the cast for the world premiere musical SCARAMOUCHE, based on Rafael Sabatini's adventure novel, directed by Beth Wolf and featuring a 10-person cast with a 30-number score.
Video: Watch the Trailer For SHORT SHAKESPEARE! HAMLET
by Michael Major - Feb 4, 2026
All of the betrayal, passion, and poetry of Shakespeare’s most famous play—distilled into just 75 minutes. Watch the video trailer for Short Shakespeare! Hamlet at Chicago Shakespeare Theater.
Photos: THE TEMPEST at Idle Muse Theatre Company
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 21, 2024
Idle Muse Theatre Company’s world premiere production of The Tempest, adapted and directed by Idle Muse Theatre Company Member Tristan Brandon, is now playing through October 20, at The Edge Off-Broadway Theater. Check out production photos below!
Photos: Babes With Blades Theatre Company's World Premiere THE S PARADOX Opens Tomorrow
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 12, 2024
Babes With Blades Theatre Company’s 2024 season opens with The S Paradox, written by Joining Sword & Pen International Playwright Competition (JS&P) and Margaret W. Martin Award Winner Jillian Leff, directed by Morgan Manasa with fight direction by Samantha Kaufman at The Factory Theater, 1623 W. Howard St. See photos from the production.