Friday, 15 May 2026 20:31
C'est Drôle: Tartuffe, or, The Charlatan brings classic humor to Wrigleyville theatre
Written by Kendall Royzen
While many of my classmates were signing up for Spanish classes, I thought it would be terribly useful to sign up for French. French? In Southern California? What good would that possibly do? A degree and several trips to French-speaking countries later, and I’m proud to say French is not…
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Tuesday, 12 May 2026 14:47
Everybody Got a Secret: York Walker’s Covenant Haunts The Goodman
Written by Wesley David
The Goodman Theatre’s Covenant announces York Walker as a playwright ascending rapidly into the highest tier of American theater. This is not simply an impressive new work; it is the kind of play that reminds audiences why live theater remains uniquely capable of unsettling the spirit. Walker has written something…
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Monday, 11 May 2026 14:15
Raven Theatre Delivers a Revelatory, Unmissable Octet
Written by Maddie Burroughs
There’s a rare kind of theatrical experience that transcends personal taste. Even if a genre is not typically your first choice, the sheer level of artistry on display is impossible to deny. That is exactly what director Keira Fromm’s production of Octet accomplishes: a vocally astonishing, emotionally resonant, and meticulously…
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Monday, 11 May 2026 20:33
The Real Crime Would Be To Miss This: Crime and Punishment at TUTA Theatre
Written by Kendall Royzen
Real Chicagoans don’t gatekeep hidden gems. Whether it’s hidden bars behind laundromats, the best Billy Goat location (under Mag Mile), the best desserts or street tacos, the best place to catch a local game (insert season + sport), or a must-see show or concert, real Chicagoans share the hidden gems…
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Monday, 11 May 2026 13:15
Satire With a Sword: City Lit’s Spirited New Musical 'Scaramouche'
Written by Ken Payne
City Lit Theatre is currently bringing the swordplay world of Scaramouche to vivid life, offering audiences a rare chance to experience this spirited tale of wit, rebellion, and theatrical daring onstage. With its blend of political intrigue, romance, and commedia‑dell’arte flair, City Lit’s production captures the adventurous sweep of the…
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Sunday, 10 May 2026 20:34
Paramount's Lush and Spectacular South Pacific Brings Island Love to Life!
Written by Kimberly Katz
Rogers & Hammerstein’s South Pacific has long been one of my favorite musicals, not just for its sweeping romance and unforgettable score, but for the way it tackles big ideas with such touching honesty. Set on a remote island during World War II, the show blends sunlit escapism with the…
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- Joshua Logan
- James A Michener
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- Allsun O’Malley
- Devin Archer
- Cindy Chang
- Anthony Maggio
- Matthew Michael Janisse
- Louisa Darr
- Esteban Ortiz‑Villacorta
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- Joshua L Green
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- Devon Hayakawa
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Sunday, 10 May 2026 20:43
Fallin’ to Pieces over “Always…Patsy Cline” at American Blues Theater
Written by CJ Burroughs
Over the years, I’ve seen a lot of theater and a lot of musical performances. And because of that, people regularly ask what the best show I’ve seen is. Without hesitation, I tell them it was the 2018 Jeff Award-winning production of The Buddy Holly Story at American Blues Theater.…
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- American Blues Theater
- Michael Mahler
- Fall to Pieces
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- Tara A Houston
- Liz Chidester
- Lior Shragg
- Molly Hernandez
- Ian Paul Custer
- Marc Edelstein
- Lauren Vogel
- Nilko Andreas
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Get ready for a cosmic comedy of gods, monsters, and mayhem that refuses to play by the old rules. That’s right - the universe is ending, and apparently it booked a headliner. In Lifeline’s world premiere Loki: The End of the World Tour, we travel to another universe where Norse…
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- Kelan Smith
- Kara Alexander
- Alek Boggio
- Christina Calvit
- George Howe
- Heather Currie
- World Tour
- Norse gods
- Jack Chylinski
- Scott Danielson
- Janelle Sanabria
- Keenan Odenkirk
- Peter Gertas
- India Renteria
- Grace Reidenauer
- Anthony Kayer
- Avery Thompson
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Sunday, 03 May 2026 13:54
Rom‑Com Spark and ’80s Verve Light Up Metropolis’ Wedding Singer
Written by Ken Payne
The Wedding Singer is currently onstage at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre in Arlington Heights, offering a faithful and upbeat interpretation of the Adam Sandler–Drew Barrymore film. The production leans into the story’s rom‑com roots while making effective use of the Metropolis space, integrating ensemble work, clear character moments, and a…
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- Metropolis Performing Arts Centre
- Arlington Heights
- Adam Sandler
- Drew Barrymore
- Robbie Hart
- Chad Beguelin
- Tim Herlihy
- Matthew Sklar
- Abraham Deitz‑Green
- Teah Kiang Mirabelli
- Peyton Schoenhofer
- Andres J DeLeon
- Danny Dollase
- Jamie Dillon Grossman
- Caron Buinis
- Katherine Abel
- Amber Mak
- Carolyn Brady
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Tuesday, 28 April 2026 19:21
Alone Together: Three Guys Fishing for Love in Stellar 'Eelpout!'
Written by Bill Esler
Shattered Globe’s world premiere of the delightful comedy “Eelpout!” delivers its punches with deceivingly understated skillfulness. Written by Paul W. Kruse, who calls it a fantasia, it is beautifully conceived and directed for the stage at Theater Wit by Jeremy Ohringer, whose “A Devil Comes To Town” at Trap Door…
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Tuesday, 28 April 2026 12:55
Review: The Movement You Need: An Evening with Brendan Hunt at Steppenwolf Theatre
Written by Maddie Burroughs
A show somewhere between a play, standup act, memoir, and PowerPoint presentation. A show so chaotic you think it could never work. A show only Brendan Hunt could so perfectly pull off. Hunt’s solo performance is as hilarious as it is unexpectedly emotional, striking a balance between humor and trauma…
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Saturday, 25 April 2026 16:30
Fault Shakes Up Chicago Shakespeare Theater with Fierce, Funny Chaos
Written by Kimberly Katz
Dark comedies built around relationship dynamics have always drawn me in because they reveal conflict with a kind of honesty that feels both familiar and unpredictable. When couples clash, the humor isn’t just situational; it’s rooted in history, habit, and the tiny emotional landmines only long-term partners know how to…
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Friday, 24 April 2026 15:04
At Writers Theatre, a Tech “Job” Too Toxic Shatters an Employee
Written by Bill Esler
A psychotherapist is held hostage by a gun-toting patient demanding he certify her as stable enough to return to work. That inherently conflictual demand is the core of Max Wolf Friedlich’s “Job” at Writers Theater. It is an intriguing work. Directed by David Esbjomson it has a slow-burn of reveal…
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