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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

Sinatra 55 - IN THE WEE SMALL HOURS


Step back in time to 1955 as Gary Thomas, joined by special guest vocalist David Edelfelt, brings to life the magic of Frank Sinatra’s first ...

Women of the Night - February 2025


Women of the Night is a fresh comedy showcase featuring Chicago’s funniest women 40+ tackling perimenopause, post-divorce dating, and the joys of aging.


DREAM, presented by The GovState Dance Company, is a theatrical exploration inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s iconic "I Have a Dream" speech. The ...

Spies Of The World: A Grateful Dead Tribute


Spies Of The World A Grateful Dead Tribute FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2025| 8:00 PM TICKETS* Tickets: $35 / $40 / $45 RaueNOW: $21 / $28 ...

A Child of the Century


A Child of the Century , Ben Hecht’s autobiographical memoir, was first published in 1954 to great critical acclaim. In it, Hecht offers philosophical meditations on the ...

Buffalo Theatre Ensemble: Native Gardens


Pablo, a high-powered lawyer, and his very pregnant wife, doctoral candidate Tania, have purchased their first home, which is next door to community stalwarts Virginia ...

DREAM
DREAM
2/28 - 3/1/2025


Governors State University’s (GovState) The Center for Performing Arts (The Center), 1 University Parkway, University Park, continues its 29th season with DREAM, presented by the ...

DREAM
DREAM
2/28 - 3/1/2025


Governors State University’s (GovState) The Center for Performing Arts (The Center), 1 University Parkway, University Park, continues its 29th season with DREAM, presented by the ...

DREAM
DREAM
2/28 - 3/1/2025


Join us for an exceptional dance showcase that celebrates the beauty of dreaming.

JOHNNIE & FRANKIE STAGE PLAY


Johnnie & Frankie - they were lovers.  Immerse yourself in a captivating mix of cabaret, Mardi Gras celebrations, and murder mystery, all set against the ...

JOHNNIE & FRANKIE STAGE PLAY


Immerse yourself in a captivating mix of cabaret, Mardi Gras celebrations, and murder mystery, all set against the lively backdrop of New Orleans.

JOHNNIE & FRANKIE STAGE PLAY


Johnnie & Frankie - they were lovers. Immerse yourself in a captivating mix of cabaret, Mardi Gras celebrations, and murder mystery

Lobby Hero
Lobby Hero
1/24 - 3/1/2025


It’s the graveyard shift at a high-rise, apartment lobby in Manhattan. A rudderless security guard, his demanding supervisor, a rookie cop, and her self-assured partner ...

Lobby Hero
1/24 - 3/1/2025


Shattered Globe Theatre presents a revival of Kenneth Lonergan's Lobby Hero, running from January 24 to March 1, 2025, at Theater Wit. The dark comedy ...

The High Kings & Mary Black


Dublin legends The High Kings return to the MAC with guest artist, Irish folk singer Mary Black. Known worldwide as the preeminent voice of Irish ...

The Pragmatists
2/2 - 3/1/2025


Trap Door Theatre presents The Pragmatists, a compelling exploration of existential conflict between two former friends as they grapple with their shared despair and search ...

The Promotion
The Promotion
1/30 - 3/1/2025


Trish and Josh are friends. They’re also the top two salespeople in their small insurance agency. When they find out they’ve each been offered a ...

The SuperTramp Tribute


The Supertramp Tribute SATURDAY, MARCH 1, 2025 | 7:00PM TICKETS* Tickets: $40 / $45 / $49 RaueNOW: $28 / $31.50 / $34.30 Meet The Supertramp ...

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 ...


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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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