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ICEBOY! Starring Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman Adds 16 More Performances at The Goodman
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 2, 2026

The Goodman will present a two-week extension for Iceboy! Or the Completely Untrue Story of How Eugene O’Neill Came to Write The Iceman Cometh, starring Emmy Award winners Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman.

Photos: Megan Mullally, Nick Offerman and More in ICEBOY! Rehearsals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 28, 2026

Rehearsals are underway for the musical event of the summer: Iceboy! Or, The Completely Untrue Story of How Eugene O‘Neill Came to Write The Iceman Cometh. See photos here! 

Grey Henson, Sarah Stiles and More Join ICEBOY! at Goodman Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2026

Goodman Theatre announced the full cast for ICEBOY!, a new musical comedy starring Emmy winners Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman, alongside Grey Henson, Sarah Stiles, and Cedric Yarbrough, directed by Marc Bruni.

Leo Lionni's FREDERICK to Kick Off Chicago Children's Theatre's 20th Anniversary Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 5, 2025

Chicago Children’s Theatre, the city’s first and largest professional theater devoted to young audiences, will kick off its 2025-26, 20th anniversary season with Leo Lionni’s Frederick.

THE MATCHBOX MAGIC FLUTE Extends at Berkeley Rep Through Late December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 12, 2024

Berkeley Repertory Theatre has extended The Matchbox Magic Flute, the mesmerizing English language theatrical adaptation of Mozart's iconic Magic Flute adapted and directed by theatrical powerhouse Mary Zimmerman. 

Berkeley Rep to Present the West Coast Premiere of THE MATCHBOX MAGIC FLUTE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 4, 2024

Mary Zimmerman will return to Berkeley Rep this fall with The Matchbox Magic Flute. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

Review: THE MATCHBOX MAGIC FLUTE at Shakespeare Theatre/Klein Theatre
by Mary Lincer - May 25, 2024

What did our critic think of THE MATCHBOX MAGIC FLUTE at Shakespeare Theatre/Klein Theatre?

Shakespeare Theatre Company Welcomes The Cast Of THE MATCHBOX MAGIC FLUTE
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 30, 2024

Shakespeare Theatre Company has announced the cast of THE MATCHBOX MAGIC FLUTE.

Review: THE MATCHBOX MAGIC FLUTE at Goodman Theatre
by Rachel Weinberg - Feb 28, 2024

Director Mary Zimmerman returns to the Goodman with the whimsical and inventive THE MATCHBOX MAGIC FLUTE. Zimmerman’s adaptation of Mozart’s iconic opera is lively and accessible; this would be a great introduction for those new to the opera.

Photos & Video: Get a First Look at THE MATCHBOX MAGIC FLUTE at Goodman Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 19, 2024

Get a first look at photos and video of The Matchbox Magic Flute at Goodman Theatre.

Video: Go Inside Rehearsals For THE MATCHBOX MAGIC FLUTE at Goodman Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Feb 14, 2024

Take a look behind-the-scenes at rehearsal with Mary Zimmerman and the talented cast and musicians in THE MATCHBOX MAGIC FLUTE. Already extended through March 17, this brand new theatrical adaption of Mozart’s beloved opera is on stage now.

Video: Director Mary Zimmerman on THE MATCHBOX MAGIC FLUTE at Goodman Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Jan 23, 2024

Watch as adapter and director Mary Zimmerman describes what makes 'The Matchbox Magic Flute' a unique operatic experience. 

Cast Set For THE MATCHBOX MAGIC FLUTE at the Goodman Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 12, 2024

Full casting has been announced for the Goodman Theatre's production of Mary Zimmerman's The Matchbox Magic Flute! Performances will run February 10 – March 10, 2024 in Goodman's Owen Theatre.

Chicago Children's Theatre's to Present MESMERIZED: A BEN FRANKLIN SCIENCE & HISTORY MYSTERY This Fall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 22, 2023

Chicago Children’s Theatre is launching its 19th season with an electrifying new production, the world premiere of Mesmerized: A Ben Franklin Science & History Mystery.

Chicago Children's Theatre Reveals 2023-24 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 25, 2023

 Chicago Children’s Theatre, Chicago’s largest professional theater devoted to children and young families, announced its 19th season today, launching in the fall with a world premiere play about Ben Franklin, filled with history and science, followed by two CCT “forever family favorites.”

THE NIGHT HERON Joins Chicago Children's Theatre's Walkie Talkies Play Series
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 30, 2021

Pop in your ear buds and lace up your sneakers, because Chicago Children's Theatre is adding three new episodes to its Walkie Talkies podcast series of self-guided, story-based audio-tours of different Chicago neighborhoods for kids and families.

The House Theatre Hosts Virtual Watch Part Of THE TERRIBLE TRAGEDY OF PETER PAN
by Stephi Wild - Mar 30, 2020

The House Theatre of Chicago offers a watch-party-style viewing of their break-out hit, The Terrible Tragedy of Peter Pan, recorded in 2002 at the Viaduct Theatre on The House's YouTube Channel, youtube.com/user/housetheatreofchi on Saturday, April 4 at 7:30 PM.

Chicago Children's Theatre's FREDERICK Adds Three More Weeks
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 29, 2018

Chicago Children's Theatre's announced today a three-week extension of its current smash hit musical, Leo Lionni's Frederick.

BWW Review: H.M.S. PINAFORE at Olney Theatre Center - Bring the Kids and Enjoy This Spoof of the Famous Gilbert and Sullivan Operetta
by Charles Shubow - Aug 2, 2018

I do not believe I have ever seen a more 'kid-friendly' theatrical event than the Olney Theatre Company's H.M.S. PINAFORE. Olney has welcomed back 'The Hypocrites' Chicago based troupe (they last appeared during the summer of 2016) who have taken their productions of both PINAFORE and PIRATES OF PENZANCE previously to the Pasadena Playhouse, and the Skirball Center in New York. 'The Hypocrites', founded in 1997 by Artistic Director Sean Graney have taken their repertories all over the country. 'The House Theatre of Chicago' has become the fiscal agent of 'The Hypocrites' and now serves as a co-producer.

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson Attend PIRATES OF PENZANCE At Pasadena Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 6, 2018

 The wackiest beach party in town continues! Pasadena Playhouse, the State Theatre of California, announces a one-week extension of Gilbert and Sullivan's Pirates of Penzance, as reimagined by the Chicago theatre hooligans The Hypocrites, now through February 25, due to high demand.  Tickets are now on sale at pasadenaplayhouse.org or by calling 626-356-7529.