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No Such Thing
No Such Thing
3/23 - 4/27/2025


Rivendell Theatre Ensemble presents No Such Thing A World Premiere Written by RTE member Lisa Dillman Directed by Malkia Stampley Featuring RTE member Jessica Ervin, ...

Mauritius by Theresa Rebeck
Mauritius by Theresa Rebeck
4/25 - 5/11/2025


A rare stamp. A fractured family. A dangerous game. When estranged half-sisters discover a valuable inheritance, they become entangled in a high-stakes world of deception, ...

The Book of Grace
The Book of Grace
3/27 - 5/18/2025


Grace looks for the good in everything: in her husband’s rules, in the border he patrols, in the return of his estranged son. But a ...

Ding Ding, HONK HONK!
3/25 - 3/31/2025


Ding Ding, HONK HONK! is part of Theatre L’Acadie's New Works Series, In Bloom, which showcases stories from BIPOC, queer, and non-binary artists. Written by ...

The Close-Up Show
The Close-Up Show
1/6 - 3/31/2025


The Chicago Magic Lounge proudly presents our newest production, The Close-Up Show. Three featured magicians will perform sleight-of-hand each Monday on the Harry Blackstone Cabaret ...


Kokandy Productions is set to present the Chicago Musical Theatre Festival, a showcase for new musical works by emerging creators. The festival features concert presentations ...

Clue
Clue
4/1 - 4/2/2025


Murder and blackmail are on the menu when six mysterious guests assemble at Boddy Manor for a night they’ll never forget! Was it Mrs. Peacock ...

Las Locas Comedy Presents: Chingona Comedy Hour - April 2025


CALLING ALL CHINGONAS!! Spring is in the air! We can feel that #summertimechi is around the corner so let’s get the party started with a ...

Anastasia: The Musical
Anastasia: The Musical
4/3 - 4/5/2025


Valparaiso University Presents 'Anastasia: The Musical' This April Valparaiso, IN – Valparaiso University’s Music and Theatre Departments proudly present 'Anastasia: The Musical', an enchanting journey ...

Jazz a cappella


Jazz takes on a new dimension through the human voice, blending iconic vocal standards like My Funny Valentine with vibrant adaptations of instrumental masterpieces by ...

Bend Toward the Light
4/3 - 4/6/2025


Bend Toward the Light is a sung-through musical that delves into the complex relationship between twins Asher Fitzgerald and Willow during a real-time interrogation. The ...

Big Wig
4/6


Big Wig is a musical that celebrates individuality and self-confidence through the perspective of a fabulous wig, exploring themes of drag culture and acceptance. The ...

Dog Sees God
Dog Sees God
4/3 - 4/6/2025


Governors State University’s (GovState), 1 University Parkway, University Park, continues its 29th season with Dog Sees God, written by Bert V. Royal and directed by ...

DOG SEES GOD
DOG SEES GOD
4/3 - 4/6/2025


An "unauthorized continuation," this play reimagines characters from the popular comic strip Peanuts as degenerate teenagers.


DOG SEES GOD, presented by GovState Theatre and Performance Studies, explores the lives of beloved Peanuts characters as they navigate their tumultuous teenage years. This ...

Engage Dance Theatre Presents Pointes for a Purpose: Cinderella


Engage Dance Theatre Presents Pointes for a Purpose: “Cinderella” SUNDAY, APRIL 6, 2025 | 12:00 PM & 4:30 PM TICKETS* Adults: $24 Students (17 years ...

Jazz a cappella


Jazz takes on a new dimension through the human voice, blending iconic vocal standards like My Funny Valentine with vibrant adaptations of instrumental masterpieces by ...

Lifespan of a Fact
Lifespan of a Fact
3/14 - 4/6/2025


Oil Lamp Theater is proud to present The Lifespan of a Fact, written by Jeremy Kareken, David Murrell and Gordon Farrell and directed by Oil ...


Man of the People: The Trials of Huey Long tells the compelling story of Louisiana political icon Huey Long, tracing his journey from a humble ...

Mozart and his Mentors


Mozart learned a great deal from talented musicians around him. Dame Jane Glover explores symphonies by two of his most admired mentors—Josef Mysliveek and Johann ...

Queen Bea
4/5 - 4/6/2025


In a whimsical kingdom where honey flows, Queen Bea follows the journey of Beatrice, a reluctant bee who grapples with the responsibilities of leadership. When ...


Safe Landing: How the Owls Saved Me, a semi-autobiographical play by Tim Kough, explores the transformative power of human connection in the face of trauma. ...

The Muses
4/5 - 4/6/2025


The Muses tells the story of William Albright, a struggling opera composer, who confronts his feelings for his best friend and muse, Laura, on her ...

THE PILLOWMAN
3/21 - 4/6/2025


AstonRep Productions presents the Pulitzer Prize-winning drama, THE PILLOWMAN, written by Martin McDonagh and directed by Derek Bertelsen. This intense story unfolds in an unnamed ...

Titus Andronicus
Titus Andronicus
2/23 - 4/6/2025


CHICAGO – Award-winning Redtwist Theatre announces an original adaption of William Shakespeare's Titus Andronicus, by Artistic Director of Development Dusty Brown, Caroline Kidwell and Jordan ...

MONDAY NIGHT PLAYGROUND: Sci-Fi


“A robot may not injure a human or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm.” –  The First Law of Robotics, I, Robot by ...

Music of the Baroque: Mozart and his Mentors


Mozart learned a great deal from talented musicians around him. Dame Jane Glover explores symphonies by two of his most admired mentors—Josef Mysliveek and Johann ...

The Listeners
3/30 - 4/11/2025


The Listeners is a new opera by Missy Mazzoli and Royce Vavrek, set to premiere at the Lyric Opera of Chicago from March 30 to ...


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Latest Chicago Reviews


Review: SUNNY AFTERNOON at Chicago Shakespeare Theater


by Rachel Weinberg - March 30, 2025

If you enjoy the music of The Kinks, you’ll enjoy SUNNY AFTERNOON....

Review: IT'S BEEN TEN YEARS SINCE EVERYBODY DIED at Open Space Arts


by Zac Thriffiley - March 27, 2025

IT’S BEEN TEN YEARS SINCE EVERYBODY DIED misses the mark on both scares and astute social commentary, but through no fault of its talented and refreshingly diverse cast....

Review: THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BE at Paramount Theatre


by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - March 20, 2025

The newest production at the Copley Theatre in Aurora is The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. It’s the story of “12” year olds competing in a spelling bee. Under the direction of Jeff Award-winning Stephen Schellhardt and a set designed by Lauren M. Nichols showcasing a gymnasium, this group ...

Review: LA BOHEME at Lyric Opera Of Chicago


by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - March 16, 2025

What did our critic think of LA BOHEME at Lyric Opera Of Chicago? Giacomo Puccini’s heartbreaking La Boheme is playing for 10 performances at the Lyric. Bring a handkerchief. Director Melanie Bacaling, in her Lyric directorial debut, has given this production an emotional feel which is the heart of ...

Review: GUYS AND DOLLS at Music Theater Works


by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - March 09, 2025

Guys and Dolls is a show to be seen and enjoyed. Vibrant, energetic and just fun. Sometimes an old fashioned Broadway show is needed. Guys and Dolls is that show....

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....



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