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The Full Monty
The Full Monty
8/21 - 10/6/2024


Paramount Theatre's upcoming production showcases the lively musical about a group of unemployed steelworkers from Buffalo who decide to form a male strip troupe to ...

The Outsiders
The Outsiders
9/13 - 10/13/2024


You’ve read the book. You’ve seen the film. Now experience The Outsiders like never before, live onstage in an intimate theatre.

Noises Off
Noises Off
9/12 - 10/27/2024


The cast and crew of  Nothing On  are scrambling to prepare for opening night, but despite their earnest efforts, the production is an absolute mess. ...


Frieda Lee Still Singin’ and Swingin’ showcases Frieda Lee’s remarkable return to Chicago, celebrating 45 years of artistry in jazz and the great American musical ...

Natasha, Pierre, and The Great Comet of 1812


"There’s a war going on somewhere out there, and Andrey isn’t here.” Young and impulsive, Natasha Rostova arrives in Moscow to await the return of ...


BOOM X is a vibrant one-man show created and performed by Rick Miller, exploring the music, culture, and significant events of Generation X. The performance ...

BOOM X: The Music, Politics, and Culture of Generation X


BOOM X is an explosive solo performance that documents the music, culture, and politics that shaped Gen X. Starting at Woodstock in August of ‘69, ...


Date Night with Electric Bass Quintet features Max Beckman leading a unique ensemble of four bass guitarists, showcasing original compositions that blend bass and vocals. ...

Disney's Frozen Jr
9/13 - 9/13/2024


For the first time in forever the theatrical take on a modern classic, Disney’s FROZEN JR is set to be performed right here in the ...


Lifeline Theatre presents a special concert reading of Dorothy L. Sayers' Gaudy Night on September 14, 2024. Adapted by ensemble member Frances Limoncelli, this mystery ...

Beyond the Door
Beyond the Door
9/13 - 9/15/2024


In a groundbreaking endeavor, the Beverly Arts Center proudly announces the arrival of “BEYOND THE DOOR,” a stage play that transcends boundaries, shatters expectations, and ...


The Brainy and Beautiful Belle yearns to escape her provincial life...and her brute of a suitor, Gaston. However, Belle gets more adventurous than she wanted ...

Haydn's Creation


The creation of the world as told in the Book of Genesis springs to life through vivid musical pictures. Music Director Dame Jane Glover leads ...

Jephthah's Daughter's Name
Jephthah's Daughter's Name
9/13 - 9/15/2024


Jephthah's Daughter's Name Written by: Carina Kanzler, Directed by: Camryn Rose Pillay   Five Evangelical girls. Two months of freedom. One sacrifice that changes everything. ...

The Book of Mormon (Non-Equity)


From the creators of South Park comes The Book of Mormon, the musical that lovingly breaks all of Broadway's rules. This story about a mismatched ...

The Prom
The Prom
9/6 - 9/15/2024


Note to self: Don't be Gay in Indiana. Big heads up: That's a really stupid plan. Will Emma get to go to the Prom?


 Suzan-Lori Parks...


Jackalope Theatre Company presents the 15th Annual Living Newspaper Festival, running from September 13 to 16 at the Broadway Armory. This festival features five one-act ...

PlayGround 30th Anniversary Gala


One of the nation’s oldest and most respected developers of new works for the theatre, PlayGround will mark its third decade of incubating new plays ...

The Prom
9/6 - 9/16/2024


The Prom is a comedic musical with a heartwarming message, created by a talented team. The music was composed by Matthew Sklar, with lyrics by ...

Haydn's Creation


The creation of the world as told in the Book of Genesis springs to life through vivid musical pictures. Music Director Dame Jane Glover leads ...


In a magical kingdom fathoms below, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. But first, ...

Reimagining Cabaret: Journey through the Genres


From swing to soul, from Broadway to the opera house, from jazz to blues, we’re taking a Southside trip through the wide world of cabaret. ...

The Chicago Water Music


The Chicago Water Music Wednesday, September 18 7-8:30 pm Chicago Riverwalk East to Merchandise Mart   This event is FREE   In 1717, Handel penned ...

Peter Pan Jr
9/19 - 9/19/2024


Wendy Darling loves to tell stories to her brothers, Michael and John. But when her father announces she must move out of the nursery, Peter ...

Annie Jr
9/20 - 9/20/2024


Leaping Lizards! Based on the popular comic strip by Harold Gray, Annie has become a worldwide phenomenon and was the winner of seven Tony Awards, ...

Lamentations
Lamentations
9/29 - 9/20/2024


The ten singers of Chicago  a cappella  invite you to explore the universal theme of yearning for a place to call home, “Lamentations” features an evocative ...

Seussical Jr.
9/20 - 9/20/2024


Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat, and all of your favourite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life onstage in Seussical jr, a fantastical ...


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Review: THE HOUSE OF IDEAS at City Lit Theater


by Zac Thriffiley - September 04, 2024

THE HOUSE OF IDEAS provides an entertaining history of Marvel’s precipitous rise to pop cultural supremacy that nicely captures the collaborative spirit of Kirby and Lee’s frequently tumultuous partnership. But more casual fans of the brand may find themselves lost in the play’s more intricate plot ...

Review: THE FULL MONTY at Paramount Theatre Aurora, IL


by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - September 01, 2024

“Desperate times take desperate measures”. These words are spoken by one of the out of work steel workers in Buffalo. That is exactly what happens in the Full Monty, currently playing at the Paramount Theatre in Aurora through October 6.  ...

Review: THE NORMAL HEART at Redtwist Theatre


by Zac Thriffiley - August 29, 2024

Redtwist’s THE NORMAL HEART is frequently an emotionally affecting piece, thanks to the powerfully palpable talents of its principal cast. However, some uneven performances and an occasionally murky directorial vision prevent the production’s themes and message from beating forth as forcefully as on...

Review: 1776 at Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire IL


by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - August 29, 2024

 In this political year, it seems very appropriate that the new production at Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire is Sherman Edwards and Peter Stone’s musical 1776, the background story of the days leading up to the signing of the Declaration of Independence....

Review: BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL National Tour


by Rachel Weinberg - August 15, 2024

= BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL is a fun and faithful adaptation of the 1985 film — but it’s overly long and generically scored. With music and lyrics by Alan Silvestri and Glen Ballard (Silvestri composed the film’s original score) and book by Bob Gale, the musical has a typical pop Broadway sco...

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by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - August 11, 2024

What did our critic think of CAROUSEL at Music Theater Works At The North Shore Center For The Performing Arts?...

Review: ALICE BY HEART at Kokandy Productions


by Rachel Weinberg - August 04, 2024

While Kokandy Productions’ ALICE BY HEART has some lovely performances, the musical itself is far less imaginative than its ALICE IN WONDERLAND-inspired title suggests. ...

Review: PETER AND THE STARCATCHER at Copley Theatre, Aurora IL


by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - August 02, 2024

t tells the story of how he became Peter Pan and provides the backstory of Peter and his forever nemesis Captain Hook. I believe that kids under the age of 13 probably won’t understand the story. The script is geared to adults and has some groan worthy (purposely written) lines. The cast of 16 under...

Review: LES MISERABLES at Uptown Music Theater At Deerfield Performing Arts Center


by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - July 29, 2024

See what our critic thought of LES MISERABLES at Uptown Music Theater at Deerfield Performing Arts Center....

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by Rachel Weinberg - July 29, 2024

I think LOTR die-hards will appreciate the world-building and the visual spectacle of this production, but the material needs editing and more focus and refinement on key moments and characters....



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