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Love Me, Love Me: The Love Object brings back the drama of bubblegum pop at Raven Theatre

14 October 2024 in Theatre in Review

The Y2K era was a wild time to be a girl. Bubblegum pop juxtaposed against futuristic silver-scaled sets, female artists…

Try To See It Their Way: Milo Imagines The World at Chicago Children's Theatre

13 October 2024 in Theatre in Review

Have you ever jumped on a crowded L train and wondered just why there were so many people on it?…

THE HIP HOP NUTCRACKER On Sale

12 October 2024 in Upcoming Theatre

The Hip Hop Nutcracker returns to Broadway In Chicago, playing at the CIBC Theatre from December 10 to December 15, 2024.…

The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center in partnership with Second Site presents “A Night With You”

12 October 2024 in Upcoming Theatre

The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center in partnership with Second Site presents “A Night With You” Written by Buzz…

Review: Shattered Globe's 'Becky Nurse of Salem' @ Theater Wit

12 October 2024 in Theatre in Review

History is often said to be written by the victors, and few events illustrate this more clearly than the Salem…

Rediscovering Revolution: Chicago Lore(s) brings Puerto Rican Activism to the stage

12 October 2024 in Theatre in Review

Lore, a noun. knowledge and information related to a particular subject, especially when it is not written down, the stories…

A Spooky Good Time: House of the Exquisite Corpse IV: SUPERSTITIONS at Steppenwolf

11 October 2024 in Theatre in Review

Do you like scary movies? I do. I blame the origin of this love of scary movies to being tricked…

Frankenstein adds performance at Chicago's Studebaker Theater, October 25-27

07 October 2024 in Upcoming Theatre

Chicago’s historic Fine Arts Building and Studebaker Theater are proud to announce their Halloween co-production of Manual Cinema’s acclaimed Frankenstein has added an additional performance due to…

Kokandy Productions Announces 2025 Season

07 October 2024 in Upcoming Theatre

Kokandy Productions is delighted to announce its 2025 season, including two fully produced musicals and the Chicago Musical Theatre Festival. Spend next…

Review: Blue Eyed Soul Sung by Brown Eyed People at Black Ensemble Theatre

30 September 2024 in Theatre in Review

Every time I’ve had the pleasure and the privilege of attending a show at Black Ensemble Theatre, once the experience…

Review: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at the James M. Nederlander Theatre

27 September 2024 in Theatre in Review

While I’ve read the books and seen the movies, I’ve always stood on the outside of the world of Harry…

Steppenwolf Theatre Presents LEROY AND LUCY - Oct. 24 – Dec. 15, 2024 - World Premiere!

26 September 2024 in Upcoming Theatre

Steppenwolf Theatre Company, the nation's premier ensemble theater company, is pleased to continue its 49th season with the world premiere of Ngozi…

AIN'T TOO PROUD is Now Playing at CIBC Theatre

24 September 2024 in Upcoming Theatre

Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to announce the return of the Broadway smash hit musical AIN'T TOO PROUD – THE LIFE…

GOODMAN ASKS US TO THINK IN “INHERIT THE WIND”

24 September 2024 in Theatre in Review

“It takes a smart fellow to say he doesn’t know the answer” Attorney Henry Drummond- 'Inherit the Wind' The Goodman…

‘Noises Off’ is Packed with Noise and Ridiculously Funny

24 September 2024 in Theatre in Review

I walked into Steppenwolf Theatre not really knowing what to expect when going to see their new play Noises Off.…

IDENTITY PERFORMING ARTS Presents Fall Concert 'Embrace'

24 September 2024 in Upcoming Dance

Identity Performing Arts presents their Fall concert with the World Premiere of “Embrace” in Chicago for two performances.   Location: Visceral…

Idle Muse's 'The Tempest' is a tempestuous treat!

23 September 2024 in Theatre in Review

The Tempest is Shakespeare’s final play, and one could argue that he saved the best for last, skillfully presented by…

LES MISÉRABLES coming to Cadillac Palace

20 September 2024 in Upcoming Theatre

Individual tickets for Cameron Mackintosh's acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg's Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, LES MISÉRABLES, will go…

Royal Shakespeare Company returns to Chicago with PERICLES

19 September 2024 in Theatre in Review

Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) presents the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC)'s Pericles, direct from a "triumphant" (The Telegraph) run at the company's home in…

National Tour of PARADE Coming to Chicago

19 September 2024 in Upcoming Theatre

Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to announce the Tony Award®-winning musical, PARADE, will play the CIBC Theatre (18 w. Monroe St.)…

The 'Flying Lovers of Vitebsk' is an uplifting experience of true love that changed the world

16 September 2024 in Theatre in Review

I am delighted that Northlight Theatre chose to produce The Flying Lovers of Vitebsk, penned by Daniel Jamieson and expertly…

Kokandy Productions Presents INTO THE WOODS - October 10 – December 22, 2024 at The Chopin Theatre

16 September 2024 in Theatre in Review

Kokandy Productions is pleased to conclude its 2024 season with an immersive production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's classic Into The Woods, the first Chicago…

“East Texas Hot Links” Sizzles at Court Theatre

16 September 2024 in Theatre in Review

I was skeptical when I learned that Court Theatre was staging "East Texas Hot Links." The Pulitzer prize nominated play…

Review: Light Switch at Open Space Arts

15 September 2024 in Theatre in Review

I chose to review LIGHT SWITCH because the play sounded intriguing, and also because every production I’ve seen at Open…

Chicago Shakespeare Theater’s HENRY V Features Stunning Design and Standout Cast

15 September 2024 in Theatre in Review

It’s the top of Act IV, and King Harry (Elijah Jones) stands alone on stage. The lights are dim –…

Review: Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812 at Writers Theatre

14 September 2024 in Theatre in Review

“Gonna have to study up a little bit if you wanna keep up with the plot ‘cause it’s a complicated…

THE BOOK OF MORMON is Now Playing with Lottery

10 September 2024 in Upcoming Theatre

Broadway In Chicago is delighted to announce the return engagement of THE BOOK OF MORMON, the nine-time Tony Award-winning Best Musical,…

Review: Beneath The Willow Tree at The Den Theatre

10 September 2024 in Theatre in Review

“To love the beauty of the mistakes….the imperfect.”  Isis Elizabeth, Playwright In Beneath The Willow Tree, playwright Isis Elizabeth weaves…

THE OUTSIDERS opens September 13!

09 September 2024 in Upcoming Theatre

Producer and Director Jonathan James and The Home Creative  Co. are proud to announce the opening of THE OUTSIDERS, the immersive and thrilling adaptation of the…

Hell in a Handbag's "THE GOLDEN GIRLS MEET THE SKOOBY DON'T GANG: THE MYSTERY OF THE HAUNTED BUSH" - Oct. 10 – Nov. 3, 2024 at The Chopin Theatre

09 September 2024 in Upcoming Theatre

Hell in a Handbag Productions is pleased to conclude its 22nd season with the world premiere of The Golden Girls Meet The Skooby…

 

 

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