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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 ...

Kitty James and Destiny’s Trail to Oregon


CHICAGO – The Factory Theater, 1623 W. Howard St., is proud to announce the second production of their 30th season, Kitty James and Destiny’s Trail ...

Funny Like an Abortion
Funny Like an Abortion
3/10 - 3/30/2025


Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble (CDE),  located at 1650 W. Foster Ave, in collaboration with Fat Theater Project will present Funny Like an Abortion March 10 - ...

Hedda Gabler
Hedda Gabler
2/15 - 3/30/2025


Hedda Tesman returns from her honeymoon to the brutal banality of domestic life: an agonizingly bland husband; a living room full of dying flowers; and ...

The Drowning Girls
The Drowning Girls
3/13 - 3/30/2025


Prepare to RSVP for the weddings of the year as The Drowning Girls takes center stage, bringing true crime, ghostly brides, and a bathtub-bound mystery ...

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
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 ...

it's been ten years since everyone died. a play about final girls


Ten years ago, four young people were hunted by ruthless killers—and against all odds, three of them survived. Now, they are brought together once more, this ...

it's been ten years since everyone died. a play about final girls


Ten years ago, four young people were hunted by ruthless killers—and against all odds, three of them survived. Now, they are brought together once more, this ...

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 ...

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 ...

The School for Scandal
The School for Scandal
3/13 - 4/12/2025


Idle Muse Theatre Company’s latest production is  Richard Brinsley Sheridan’s The School for Scandal, directed by Artistic Director Evan Jackson, March 13 - April 12 ...

Leaf
Leaf
3/15 - 4/20/2025


A world premiere based on the book written and illustrated by  Sandra Dieckmann Adapted by Lifeline Theatre ensemble member  Amanda Link Directed by  Nathaniel Niemi ...

The Winter's Tale
The Winter's Tale
3/11 - 4/20/2025


One of Shakespeare’s final plays, THE WINTER’S TALE is a romantic comedy with elements of tragedy. King Leontes of Sicilia falsely accuses his wife, Hermione, ...

Clearing
Clearing
4/4 - 4/27/2025


When Jess gets a job at LaLaLea, the upscale yoga pants store and lifestyle brand, she feels like she's finally found her way. But when ...

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


Rivendell Theatre is thrilled to kick off its 30th Anniversary Season with the World Premiere of NO SUCH THING , written by Ensemble member Lisa ...

No Such Thing
No Such Thing
3/22 - 4/27/2025


Ren was once a sought-after screenwriter. Now in late middle age, her career foundering, she finds herself at a crossroads of social and professional invisibility. ...

Call Me Elizabeth
Call Me Elizabeth
5/2 - 5/4/2025


A one-woman show about the early life of Elizabeth Taylor, presented as a fundraiser for PrideArts . The critically acclaimed production, starring Kayla Boye and ...

The Lifespan of a Fact
The Lifespan of a Fact
4/3 - 5/4/2025


Jim Fingal is a fresh out of Harvard fact checker for a prominent but sinking New York magazine. John D’Agata is a talented writer with ...

A Midsummer Night's Dream
A Midsummer Night's Dream
4/25 - 5/11/2025


A new adaptation of William Shakespeare's timeless comedy, including three songs with original music using Shakespeare’s text. A magical journey from reality to a place ...

A Jukebox for the Algonquin
A Jukebox for the Algonquin
4/18 - 5/18/2025


Written by Paul Stroili; Directed by Scott Westerman. A Chicago Theatre premiere! All the residents of Placid Pines Senior Care Center want is a jukebox, ...

The Infinity Play
The Infinity Play
4/25 - 5/18/2025


Curious Theatre Branch, is proud to present the world premiere of The Infinity Play, written by Paul William Brennan and directed by Brennan and Maya ...

The Infinity Play
The Infinity Play
4/25 - 5/18/2025


Curious Theatre Branch, is proud to present the world premiere of The Infinity Play, written by Paul William Brennan and directed by Brennan and Maya ...

ART
ART
5/1 - 6/1/2025


Remy Bumppo Theatre Company is pleased to announce the cast, creative and production teams for ‘Art,’ the final production in its 2024 - 2025 season, ...

Evanston Salt Costs Climbing
Evanston Salt Costs Climbing
5/15 - 6/14/2025


Winters keep getting worse in Evanston, IL, where salt truck drivers Peter and Basil battle the ice and snow and pass the time with jokes ...

Iraq, But Funny
Iraq, But Funny
5/29 - 7/20/2025


Chicago’s Tony-Award winning Lookingglass Theatre Company is proud to announce its next production, the world premiere of Iraq, But Funny, May 29 - July 20, ...


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Latest Chicago Reviews


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....

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....



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