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Review: LOKI – THE END OF THE WORLD TOUR at Lifeline Theatre
by Misha Davenport - May 8, 2026

LOKI – THE END OF THE WORLD TOUR at Lifeline Theatre is the kind of ambitious storytelling that reminds audiences why Chicago theatre remains one of the most exciting and vibrant theater communities in the country.

Photos: RABBITS IN THEIR POCKETS At Lifeline Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 15, 2025

Lifeline Theatre has released production photos of the world premiere of RABBITS IN THEIR POCKETS by Kimberly Dixon-Mays, directed by Christopher Wayland.

Shakespeare Project Of Chicago Presents Free Performances Of THE WINTER'S TALE
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 20, 2025

The Shakespeare Project of Chicago continues its 30th Anniversary Theatrical Reading Season with free performances of Shakespeare's comedy of jealousy and redemption, THE WINTER'S TALE, running Feb. 21, 22, 25 and 25 at four Chicagoland venues.

Kerfuffle Announces Cast And Crew For World Premiere Production Of BOOKSWORMS
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 7, 2024

Kerfuffle announced the cast and crew for the world premiere of BOOKWORMS, a multi-sensory play for children aged 3-6, opening November 10 at Harold Washington Library's Family Fun Day.

Paramount's BOLD Series Launches Third Season With PETER AND THE STARCATCHER Beginning in July
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 29, 2024

Season three of Paramount's BOLD Series will launch this summer with a new production of Peter and the Starcatcher, running July 24 through September 1.

Shakespeare Project Of Chicago Will Perform THE COMEDY OF ERRORS
by Stephi Wild - Jun 14, 2024

The Shakespeare Project of Chicago will continue its return to live, in-person performances of its namesake playwright with free theatrical readings of THE COMEDY OF ERRORS. Shakespeare's first comedy, a farce of mistaken identities, directed by Peter Garino, The Project's artistic director, runs June 15 and 17 at two Chicagoland venues.

Chicago's The Connecting Routes Project Travels on Amtrak to Bloomington-Normal to Bring Free Theater for the Very Young
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2024

Presented in partnership with The Connecting Routes Project and Illinois Art Station, Kerfuffle's The Conductors will tour on Amtrak from Chicago to present two free performances and a creative drama workshop at organizations across Bloomington-Normal on June 4, 2024.

Shakespeare Project Of Chicago to Present Free Performance Of TIMON OF ATHENS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 8, 2024

The Shakespeare Project of Chicago will resume Shakespeare theatrical readings at the Newberry Library in Chicago with TIMON OF ATHENS, in a free performance March 9.

Citadel Theatre Announces Cast And Production Team For SILENT SKY, Playing February 14- March 17
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 22, 2023

Full cast and crew have been announced for Citadel Theatre's upcoming production of SILENT SKY by Lauren Gunderson.

12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards; Unicorn Theatre Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW - Dec 19, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards; at MTKC Pro Leads Best Ensemble Performance!
by BWW - Dec 12, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards; Unicorn Theatre Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW - Dec 5, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Review: Roxy Regional Theatre's 2022 Revival of INTO THE WOODS May Mark Another Turning Point For The Company
by Jeffrey Ellis - Sep 30, 2022

In 2010, the Clarksville-based Roxy Regional Theatre staged a production of Stephen Sondheim and James LaPine’s “exquisitely off-kilter and melodiously rapturous musical Into the Woods” which remains firmly ensconced in my memory for its many attributes, not the least of which were the actors (Sarah Levine, Rachael Fogle, Josh Bernaski, Gregory Pember, Jackie Ostick and current artistic director Ryan Bowie) who brought the show so vividly to life and whose performances remain among some of the best we’ve seen at the venue in its 40 years. In fact, we often cite that 2010 Into the Woods (after another fondly remembered production some 15 years even before that) as a turning point, of sorts, in the history of The Roxy.

ONE WOMAN HAMLET Tours By Train With Free Performances Across Illinois
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 28, 2022

'This is not your average Hamlet.' Touring across Illinois by train in partnership with The Connecting Routes Project (www.connectingroutes.org), and presenting free performances from May 2-17, 2022, One Woman Hamlet: Shake(speare) the Stigma Surrounding Mental Health is an important and timely piece to share as we continue to re-emerge from the pandemic.

Kerfuffle And The Connecting Routes Project Travel By Train To Bring Theatre To Chicagoland Children
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 31, 2021

All aboard the magic train! Where should we go? Who shall we visit? The conductors are here to get you where you need to be in this new play specifically designed for very young children by Kerfuffle.

Pegasus Theatre Chicago Announces Actors for Young Playwright Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 29, 2020

Pegasus Theatre Chicago has announced the actor lineup for the 34th Young Playwrights Festival (YPF) streaming virtually January 7 - 31, 2021. This year’s Festival features three one-act plays, written by students from Kenwood Academy, Lane Tech College Prep and The University of Chicago Laboratory.

First Folio Theatre Presents Madmen & Prisoners: Two Tales By Poe
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 13, 2020

In its continuing mission to help address the absence of live theater performances, First Folio Theatre will offer a streaming video recording of MADMEN & PRISONERS: TWO TALES BY POE, adapted for the stage by David Rice and directed by Skyler Schrempp.

REALITY THEATRE is Next Up for Trap Open, a Trap Door Theatre Program
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2020

Written by Julia Lederer and directed by Emily Lotspeich, 'Reality Theatre' is a fast-moving collection that explores our anxieties about change, the acceleration of technology, and maintaining human relationships in a world quickly becoming less and less human.

Shakespeare Project Of Chicago Presents Free Performances Of RICHARD III
by Stephi Wild - Jan 10, 2020

The Shakespeare Project of Chicago continues its 25th Theatrical Reading Season with free performances of Shakespeare's RICHARD III, running Jan. 10-17, 2020, at nine Chicago-area venues.

Shakespeare Project Of Chicago Presents Free Performances Of HAMLET
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 10, 2019

The Shakespeare Project of Chicago kicks off its 25th Theatrical Reading Season with free performances of Shakespeare's great revenge tragedy HAMLET, PRINCE OF DENMARK, running Oct. 11-19, 2019, at eight Chicago-area venues, including a new venue for this season, the Des Plaines Public Library.