Tuesday, 07 January 2025 12:25
Steppenwolf Theatre Presents FOOL FOR LOVE - January 30 – March 16, 2025
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Steppenwolf Theatre Company, the nation's premier ensemble theater company, is pleased to present a searing revival of Sam Shepard's dark and beautiful masterpiece Fool for Love, directed by Jeremy Herrin, playing January 30 – March 16, 2025 in Steppenwolf's Downstairs Theater, 1650 N. Halsted St. in Chicago. Single tickets are now on sale at steppenwolf.org or the Box Office…
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Monday, 06 January 2025 12:22
Writers Theatre to present Frida...A Self Portrait, opening January 31st
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Writers Theatre, under the leadership of Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma and Artistic Director Braden Abraham, continues its 2024/25 Season with Frida...A Self Portrait, starring acclaimed writer and performer Vanessa Severo as both herself and legendary Mexican painter Frida Kahlo, directed by Joanie Schultz. Frida...A Self Portrait will run January 23 – February 23, 2025 in the Alexandra C. and John D.…
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Monday, 06 January 2025 12:20
Invictus Theatre Company announces its 2025 season
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Invictus Theatre Company has announced programming for its 2025 season, its second in residence at the Windy City Playhouse. As in previous seasons, the company will present a mix of Shakespeare and landmark contemporary American dramas, all with insights that are applicable to the present. Additionally, the plays comprising the 2025 season…
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Thursday, 02 January 2025 12:14
Submissions Open for 2025 CHICAGO MUSICAL THEATRE FESTIVAL - Returning April 3 – 6, 2025 at The Chopin Theatre
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Kokandy Productions is pleased to open submissions for the 2025 Chicago Musical Theatre Festival (CMTF), returning April 3 – 6, 2025 on The Chopin Theatre Mainstage, 1543 W. Division St. in Chicago. Five finalists will be chosen to perform concert presentations during the 2025 Festival, a vital opportunity for new musical development in Chicago. Submission…
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Thursday, 02 January 2025 12:10
The Artistic Home to present HEDDA GABLER February 20 - March 23
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The Artistic Home will present the Chicago premiere of Mark O'Rowe's adaptation of Ibsen's HEDDA GABLER. This pioneering work of a woman trapped by societal expectations has sparked debate and intrigue for over a hundred years. Ibsen's classic gets a refreshing update in O'Rowe's translation. The Irish Times said "O'Rowe's…
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Tuesday, 24 December 2024 15:36
Review: The Berlin Diaries by Andrea Stolowitz at Open Space Arts
Sarz Maxwell
My companion was apprehensive about the press release’s statement that “… the two-person cast will play all characters and will even share certain characters.” “How can that work?” she wondered. “How will we know which character is speaking?” I told her, “Wait and see.” I had no such doubts; I’ve…
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Tuesday, 24 December 2024 10:45
Legally Blonde at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts: Blonde Ambition Takes Center Stage in Skokie!
Written by CJ Burroughs
Unlike many of the shows I review, which I’ve often seen in other productions elsewhere, I went into Music Theater Works’ current production of Legally Blonde blind. Other than the couple-decades-old movie the musical is based on, along with a covid-era TikTok fascination that my daughters had with a particular…
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Thursday, 19 December 2024 17:13
Restaged OVO by Cirque du Soleil heads to Hoffman Estates for six performances only Feb. 13-16
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Between a triumphant European tour and a highly anticipated return to North America, OVO by Cirque du Soleil has undergone a full ‘metamorphosis’ under the watchful eye of its original creators. The renewed show will be presented in Hoffman Estates at the NOW Arena in six performances only, February 13-16, 2025. Tickets for this family-friendly…
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Tuesday, 17 December 2024 00:49
25 Years of Rudolph the Red-Hosed Reindeer: A Warm and Sparkling Celebration of Individuality!
Written by Kimberly Katz
I fondly recall watching the 1964 children’s television special Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer each year with great wonder! Its message of hope—that you can be yourself and different from the herd—left a lasting impression. The idea that, through perseverance, you can be loved and appreciated for your unique talents is…
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- Hell in a Handbag Productions
- Hoover Leppen Theatre
- Center on Halsted
- David Cerda
- Caitlin Jackson
- Sydney Genco
- Michael Hampton
- Terry McCarthy
- Lori Lee
- Mark Bartishell
- Kelly Bolton
- Peter Ruger
- Matt Sergot
- Eustace Allen
- Cameron Cai
- Micah Mixon
- TJ O’Brien
- Shawn Quinlan
- Michael Radford
- Whitney Willard Wilkinson
- Anthony Whitaker
- Chad Gearing
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Tuesday, 17 December 2024 12:23
Three-time Jeff Award winner Ron OJ Parson to direct Hymn
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Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) announces renowned Chicago director Ron OJ Parson will helm the North American premiere of Lolita Chakrabarti's Hymn, making his CST directorial debut. Chakrabarti has re-imagined her play in the South Side of Chicago, following an acclaimed premiere at London's Almeida Theatre. The creative team also includes scenic and projection designer Rasean Davonté Johnson,…
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Friday, 13 December 2024 13:49
Teatro ZinZanni's Love, Chaos, and Dinner: A Spectacular Romantic Journey of Joy and Laughter
Written by Kimberly Katz
Upon entering the beautifully decorated lobby of Teatro Zinzanni theater on the 14th floor of the Cambria Hotel, you are instantly transported to an exquisite, romantic art deco speakeasy. The theater itself is housed under a stunning 100-year-old Belgian Spiegeltent, featuring booth and chair seating in the round. A delightful…
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Wednesday, 11 December 2024 17:15
This Charles Dickens Gets to the Heart of 'Christmas Carol' In Spectacular Performance
Written by Bill Esler
Just as there are many Santa’s around town, this time of year we have a wide selection of Christmas and Holiday-themed shows on stage. While I’ve grown quite jaded about the diminishment of “real” theater during the holidays—steadfastly avoiding the Goodman show each year—there was something that overcame my reluctance…
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Tuesday, 10 December 2024 12:01
Join Sweet DeLa and Spicy Jinkx in their irreverent shenanigans
Sarz Maxwell
[Reviewer’s Note: I’ve been reading a book whose main character is inveigled by Word of the Day; hence, I’ve striven to include as many unconventional and indecipherable words as possible. You’re welcome.] This is the seventh year of the JINKX AND DELA HOLIDAY SHOW, composed each year by BenDeLaCreme and…
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