Monday, 20 April 2026 14:48
Premiere of OUT HERE at Court Theatre a Charming Deconstruction of Marriage and Musical
Kerstin Broockmann
Everyone encounters many crossroads in their lives, where they make a choice that determines the future…and many people live to regret it. That is where Dawn, the protagonist of Out Here, the new musical receiving its premiere at Court Theatre finds herself. Unlike most people, however, her realization does not…
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safronia at Lyric Opera of Chicago emerges as a deeply personal story of the Great Migration - one that resists grandiosity in favor of something more intimate, more lived-in, and ultimately more affecting. Drawn from the family history of Chicago’s inaugural Poet Laureate avery r. young, the work feels less…
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Tuesday, 21 April 2026 14:16
At Steppenwolf, Windfall Doesn’t Cash In on Its Promise
Written by Wesley David
Steppenwolf Theatre Company’s, Windfall arrives with all the promise its pedigree suggests. Written by Academy Award–winning ensemble member Tarell Alvin McCraney and directed by Awoye Timpo, the production aspires to be a pulsing, lyrical meditation on grief, justice, and the uneasy intersection of activism and capitalism. What unfolds instead is…
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Saturday, 18 April 2026 16:46
Teatro Vista and Steppenwolf’s BOTH Twists Family Truths Into a Slow‑Burn Thriller
Written by Angelo Campos
From the moment BOTH starts, the play demands attention. Flashing lights, sirens, and the sounds of heavy breathing build as Xochi (Paloma Nozicka) locks herself inside, trying to shut out the world. She just lost her twin brother, and nothing will be the same. Co-presented by Teatro Vista Productions and…
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Friday, 17 April 2026 12:24
Northlight’s Angel Offers Charm, Even Without Full Lift‑Off
Written by Angelo Campos
Screwball comedy went the way of the dinosaur after the 1940s, but Northlight Theatre attempts to revive it with The Angel Next Door. For those unfamiliar, screwball was a film subgenre that mixed romance, slapstick, and banter, like Mentos and Coke, and watched them explode to great effect. Stars like…
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- Paul Slade Smith
- Ferenc Molnar
- Garrett Lutz
- Sean Fortunato
- Katy Sullivan
- Aja Alcazar
- andres enriquez
- Erin Noel Grennan
- Linda Fortunato
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Thursday, 16 April 2026 12:21
Marriott’s Heartbreak Hotel: The Rise, the Rebirth, the Return
Written by Kimberly Katz
Marriott Theatre’s Heartbreak Hotel takes on the tricky task of charting Elvis Presley’s early ascent, walking the line between the mythic figure we think we know and the unpolished young man still figuring out who he was becoming. What emerges is a brisk, music‑driven portrait that leans into the volatility…
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- ’68 Comeback Special
- Tyler Hanes
- Rob Lindley
- Jackson Evans
- Sam Phillips
- Colton Sims
- Elizabeth Telford
- Anna Louise Bramlett
- Amanda Walker
- Alexandra Palkovic
- Karl Hamilton
- Naiqui Macabroad
- Fredrick Webb Jr
- Jake Busse
- Zac Richey
- Trevor Lindley Craft
- Melanie Brezil
- Deidre Goodwin
- Scotty Moore
- Bill Black
- Fats Domino
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Monday, 13 April 2026 14:46
WAITRESS & THE BOOK OF MORMON return to Broadway In Chicago by Popular Demand
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Broadway In Chicago is excited to announce two fan-favorite shows are returning to our stages this year: WAITRESS and THE BOOK OF MORMON. Current subscribers can add these to their season package when renewing by clicking here or calling (312) 977-1717. Group tickets of 10 or more are now available for both productions by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or calling…
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Monday, 13 April 2026 13:21
Drury Lane’s Father of the Bride Charms with Effortless Fun
Written by Angelo Campos
The 1950s is easy to idealize. Men styled tailored suits, women dazzled in pleated dresses, and everything glimmered like it was in a commercial. Life’s troubles were solved with a talk from pop or a hug from mom – or that’s how it seemed. Drury Lane Theatre’s Father of the…
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- Elizabeth Taylor
- Spencer Tracy
- Steve Martin
- Michael Heitzman
- Joe Dempsey
- Rachel Sullivan
- Kyle Ringley
- Charlie Long
- Aurora Penepacker
- Jake DiMaggio Lopez
- Michele Vazaquez
- Ed Kross
- Maya Hlava
- Curtis Moore
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Monday, 13 April 2026 00:45
Poor Behavior at Oil Lamp Theatre: When Good Company Goes Bad
Written by Ken Payne
Theresa Rebeck’s Poor Behavior at Oil Lamp Theatre, directed by Lauren Katz, opens with the easy warmth of old friends reconnecting - only to reveal how quickly a shared history can curdle. Within minutes, the play exposes the messy, magnetic dynamics that will drive the evening off the rails. Peter…
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Saturday, 11 April 2026 12:13
BrightSide's Private Lives Bring Public Laughs
Written by Angelo Campos
You don’t know what you’ve got until it’s gone and married someone else – that’s how Noel Coward’s Private Lives sees it. For those unfamiliar with Coward, his scripts have bite and humor that were ahead of its time when they first hit the stage in the 1930s. Today, the…
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Saturday, 11 April 2026 12:22
Merry Mischief in Windsor: Chicago Shakespeare’s Fast, Funny Triumph
Written by Wesley David
Shakespeare’s comedies share a familiar architecture: mistaken identity, disguises, intersecting plotlines, a generous helping of prose, and language that delights in wordplay and double entendre. They are also, crucially, driven by sharp, intelligent women who often see more clearly than the men around them. With that foundation in mind, Chicago…
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Saturday, 11 April 2026 00:15
A Spoonful of Magic: Lyric Brings Mary Poppins to Life
Written by Ken Payne
Lyric Opera of Chicago’s film‑with‑live‑orchestra series has become one of the city’s most engaging hybrid arts experiences, transforming the opera house into a cinematic concert hall where classic films gain new dimension through live performance. Recent presentations such as Singin’ in the Rain (February 2025) and Coco in Concert (October…
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Friday, 10 April 2026 21:16
At Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Mrs. Krishnan’s Party Feeds the Soul
Written by Wesley David
As I entered the black box studio at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, I’ll admit - I wasn’t in the best frame of mind. Before leaving home, I’d watched the news: the endless cycle of violence, bombings, and that tired “us versus them” narrative that seems to define our moment. My spirit…
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Premiere of OUT HERE at Court Theatre a Charming Deconstruction of Marriage and Musical
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safronia soars at Lyric Opera
Written by Wesley Davidsafronia at Lyric Opera of Chicago emerges as a deeply personal story of the Great Migration - one that resists grandiosity in favor of something more intimate, more lived-in, and ultimately more affecting. Drawn from the family history of Chicago’s… -
At Steppenwolf, Windfall Doesn’t Cash In on Its Promise
Written by Wesley DavidSteppenwolf Theatre Company’s, Windfall arrives with all the promise its pedigree suggests. Written by Academy Award–winning ensemble member Tarell Alvin McCraney and directed by Awoye Timpo, the production aspires to be a pulsing, lyrical meditation on grief, justice, and the…
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