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Debate: Baldwin vs. Buckley


Following critically acclaimed runs in New York City and London, TimeLine presents a site-specific, immersive Chicago premiere of the american vicarious’ imagining of the historic ...

Fun Home
Fun Home
1/16 - 3/2/2025


Porchlight Music Theatre presents the Tony-award winning and Pulitzer Prize-nominated musical Fun Home, opening January 16, 2025, at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts, ...

Waitress
Waitress
2/12 - 3/30/2025


What is more American than apple pie? A small-town waitress with a dream and the ingredients for success! Sugar, butter, flour. These aren’t the only ...

Fool for Love
Fool for Love
1/30 - 3/16/2025


In a sweltering motel room in the Mojave Desert, May and Eddie lick their wounds and get ready for another relentless round. This brawl is ...

I and You
I and You
2/21 - 3/23/2025


"I and You" is an unexpected love story with a mind-blowing twist ending

Bob Marley's Three Little Birds


YPT presents a family-friendly reggae musical , based on the duppy folk stories of sunny Jamaica, and celebrating the joyous music of Bob Marley!

Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Seong-Jin Cho Plays Prokofiev


The cool of the Arctic meets the warmth of Italy. The brooding, majestic themes of Sibelius’ Fifth Symphony evoke the remote landscapes of conductor Santtu-Matias ...

Chicago Tap Theatre Live at the Den


Chicago – Chicago Tap Theatre (CTT) has been sharing the creativity, history and joy of Tap dance for more than 20 years and is proud ...

CLUE
CLUE
2/18 - 3/2/2025


A mansion. A murder. A mystery. Murder and blackmail are on the menu when six mysterious guests assemble at Boddy Manor for a night they’ll ...

CLUE
2/18 - 3/2/2025


CLUE brings the classic board game to life with a thrilling and comedic twist. Set in the mysterious Boddy Manor, six guests come together for ...

Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!


It's not easy being the Pigeon! You never get to do ANYTHING! But when the Bus Driver has a crisis that threatens to make her ...

FUN HOM
FUN HOM
1/16 - 3/2/2025


Winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and a Pulitzer finalist,  Fun Home, directed by Stephen Schellhardt and music directed by Heidi Joosten, is a ...

Golden Hour
2/20 - 3/2/2025


The Joffrey Ballet presents Golden Hour, showcasing two world premieres by renowned choreographers Yuri Possokhov and Dani Rowe, alongside works by Cathy Marston and Nicolas ...

Handel’s Theodora


In celebration of Principal Guest Conductor Nicholas Kraemer’s 80th birthday, a world-renowned cast of soloists—Sherezade Panthaki, Iestyn Davies, Allyson McHardy, David Portillo, and Jonathan Woody—join ...

Mr. Parker
Mr. Parker
1/31 - 3/2/2025


Terry Parker is a middle-aged man navigating life after a profound personal loss. As he works to rediscover his identity and adjust to unexpected changes, ...

MR. PARKER
MR. PARKER
1/31 - 3/2/2025


Open Space Arts presents the Chicago premiere of Michael McKeever's heartfelt drama, MR. PARKER, running from January 31 to February 16, 2025. The play follows ...

Seong-Jin Cho Plays Prokofiev


The cool of the Arctic meets the warmth of Italy. The brooding, majestic themes of Sibelius’ Fifth Symphony evoke the remote landscapes of conductor Santtu-Matias ...

Handel’s Theodora


In celebration of Principal Guest Conductor Nicholas Kraemer’s 80th birthday, a world-renowned cast of soloists—Sherezade Panthaki, Iestyn Davies, Allyson McHardy, David Portillo, and Jonathan Woody—join ...

Landscape
2/24 - 3/4/2025


Landscape, written by Emma Durbin and directed by Joel Willison, is part of Theatre L’Acadie’s New Works Series, In Bloom, which showcases the talents of ...

Las Locas Comedy Presents: Chingona Comedy Hour - Women's History Month - Mar 2025April 2023


CALLING ALL CHINGONAS!! Let’s celebrate Women’s History Month (it’s still a thing!) with a noche of herlarious comedy! Bring your locas out for a night ...

A Midsummer Night's Dream
A Midsummer Night's Dream
2/8 - 3/8/2025


__A perfect introduction to Shakespeare’s beloved romantic comedy__ Chicago Shakespeare will welcome 20,000 middle and high school students from across the region to Short Shakespeare! ...

MANIA: The ABBA Tribute


MANIA: The ABBA Tribute SATURDAY, MARCH 8, 2025 | 7:00PM TICKETS* Tickets: $59 / $65 / $69 RaueNOW: $41.30 / $45.50 / $48.30 MANIA The ...

Rhythm of the Dance


Direct from Ireland and seen by 7 million people worldwide. Hot off the heels of their 25th anniversary, don’t miss one of the most popular ...


Chicago Shakespeare Theater presents a 75-minute adaptation of the romantic comedy A Midsummer Night's Dream, directed by Edward Hall. The production brings to life a ...

UPTOWN
UPTOWN
3/8


From New York City, the epicenter of contemporary Pop and Soul, Uptown is a group of men who combine the smooth stylings of R&B with ...


UPTOWN: A Celebration of Motown and Soul brings together the dynamic sound of Motown and contemporary pop influences, highlighting the talents of a vocal ensemble ...

UPTOWN: A Celebration of Motown and Soul


Governors State University’s (GovState) The Center for Performing Arts (The Center), 1 University Parkway, University Park, continues its 29th season with UPTOWN: A Celebration of ...


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Review: CLUE: LIVE ON STAGE! Presented By Broadway In Chicago


by Zac Thriffiley - February 24, 2025

While the play may be meager fare compared to other recent professional offerings, CLUE is undeniably a well-polished evening of hijinks and hilarity—if audiences know what they’re getting themselves into....

Review: WAITRESS at Paramount Theatre Aurora, IL


by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - February 23, 2025

The current production at the Paramount Theatre is the musical Waitress based upon the motion picture. When it opened, it was the first all-female production team on Broadway. Director and choreographer Katie Spelman gives the audience an evening of laughter, some tears and love. Sarah Bareilles’ mu...

Review: BETRAYAL at Goodman Theatre


by Zac Thriffiley - February 19, 2025

Under the direction of artistic director Susan V. Booth and bolstered by actors at the heights of their craft, the Goodman’s BETRAYAL provides audiences with a sincere and sympathetic take on a modern classic....

Review: OVO CIRQUE DU SOLEIL at NOW Arena - A Celebration of Athleticism and Whimsy


by Kathleen Anwar - February 15, 2025

Cirque du Soleil has long been known for its awe-inspiring performances, blending daring stunts, stunning visuals, and a sense of wonder. OVO continues this proud tradition, offering a show that is both visually spectacular and athletically extraordinary. What did our critic think of OVO CIRQUE DU S...

Review: BEAUTIFUL THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace, IL


by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - February 14, 2025

Director Jane Lanier (A Chorus Line) and this talented ensemble seamlessly tell Carole’s story to the fullest extent. The orchestra, under the direction of Chris Sargent, is the backbone to this music....

Review: FOOL FOR LOVE at Steppenwolf Theatre Company


by Rachel Weinberg - February 12, 2025

FOOL FOR LOVE has peak Steppenwolf energy. I’ve long associated Steppenwolf Theatre Company with gritty, messy, feral family and relationship dramas — Sam Shepard’s one-act fits the bill. It’s also only 65 minutes — that run-time is short, but it’s a logical choice in the TikTok era when attention s...

Review: CIRCUS QUIXOTE at Lookingglass Theatre


by Zac Thriffiley - February 12, 2025

Lookingglass Theatre’s CIRCUS QUIXOTE provides Chicago audiences with a stunning dramatic adaptation of Don Quixote that is every bit as impactful and imaginative as its source material....

Review: MR. PARKER at Open Space Arts


by Zac Thriffiley - February 04, 2025

Open Space Arts in Uptown is quickly establishing itself as the go-to “storefront” theater for plays and films that consider the many nuances of queer experiences, and their latest offering—MR. PARKER—is no exception. Elevated by the sophisticated performance of its leading actor, MR. PARKER present...

Review: FUN HOME at Porchlight Music Theatre


by Rachel Weinberg - January 31, 2025

Jeanine Tesori and Lisa Kron’s FUN HOME is a musical journey in sketches through the memories of Alison Bechdel. Based on the graphic memoir of the same name — and so called because the Bechdel family business was a funeral home — Porchlight director Stephen Schellhardt’s production brings each scen...

Review: FAT HAM Presented by Goodman Theatre and Definition Theatre


by Zac Thriffiley - January 24, 2025

The Goodman’s FAT HAM is an intelligent, uproarious adaptation that explores and celebrates Black joy and resilience. The co-production with Definition Theatre has already been extended through March 2....



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