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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

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


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 ...


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 ...

Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins, A Staged Concert


Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious! Experience the magic of Disney & Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins – A Staged Concert at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre from February 20 to March ...

Glengarry Glen Ross
Glengarry Glen Ross
2/14 - 3/9/2025


Parker Players Theater Company Presents an Immersive Production of David Mamet’s Acclaimed Play   Glengarry Glen Ross Directed by Richard Dominick   Ambition. Deception. Survival. ...

Inside/Out


Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre (CRDT) has leaped forward from its 25th Anniversary season with an undimmed commitment to its art and artists, including the return ...

THE CAVE
1/23 - 3/9/2025


The Cave is a world premiere play by Sadieh Rifai, exploring the turbulent life of Dema, a Palestinian-American girl whose world shifts dramatically when her ...

 Journey to the Past: A Blank Cabaret Fundraiser


Join us for a night of nostalgia, where Blank Company members and friends of Blank revisit and reprise roles from their past. Presented by Blank ...

Greenroom Improv


GREENROOM IMPROV Friday, March 14, 2025 @ 8:00 PM Ticket Price: RaueNOW Membership Adult: $14 RaueNOW Membership Student: $9.10 Standard Adult: $20 Standard Student: $13 ...

New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players in The Mikado


New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players has staged numerous productions of The Mikado over the years, bringing their own flair and interpretation.

ARTRAGEOUS!


Governors State University’s (GovState) The Center for Performing Arts (The Center), 1 University Parkway, University Park, continues its 29th season with ARTRAGEOUS!, Saturday, March 15 ...


ARTRAGEOUS! The Electrifying Art & Music Circus combines live visual art with a high-energy rock concert, creating an immersive experience that blurs the lines between ...

One Party Consent
2/13 - 3/15/2025


One Party Consent is a world premiere by Omer Abbas Salem, set to run from February 20 to March 15, 2025, at First Floor Theater. ...

One Party Consent
One Party Consent
2/13 - 3/15/2025


Trust is tricky. You enter working relationships and it's unprofessional not to offer it. When you feel your trust challenged, you convince yourself that you're ...

Sabado Night Laughs


It’s still cold out but now’s the time to check out the fuego that is Sabado Night Laughs! Every month, Las Locas Comedy & Pa ...

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 ...

Beetlejuice
Beetlejuice
3/11 - 3/16/2025


He earned his stripes on Broadway… now the ghost-with-the-most is coming back to Chicago by popular demand for one week only! It’s showtime! Based on ...

Betrayal
2/8 - 3/16/2025


Witness a gripping tale of love, deception, and betrayal in this intense drama set to captivate audiences at the Goodman Theatre. Opening on February 8th ...

Cygnus
Cygnus
2/6 - 3/16/2025


The Gift Theatre, is proud to present the world premiere of Cygnus, written by Susan Soon He Stanton, award-winning writer and producer of HBO’s “Succession” ...


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Latest Chicago Reviews


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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