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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 ...

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

Glassheart
Glassheart
1/10 - 2/23/2025


A modern-day reimagining of the Beauty and the Beast fairy tale.

Racecar Racecar Racecar
Racecar Racecar Racecar
2/13 - 2/23/2025


A daughter and father embark on a shapeshifting road trip across the country, into the past, through the gelatinous terrain of their shared nightmares. So ...

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 ...

MR. PARKER
MR. PARKER
1/31 - 3/2/2025


Open Space Arts presents the Chicago premiere of Michael McKeever's heartfelt drama, MR. PARKER, running from January 31 to February 16, 2025. The play follows ...

Mr. Parker
Mr. Parker
1/31 - 3/2/2025


Terry Parker is a middle-aged man navigating life after a profound personal loss. As he works to rediscover his identity and adjust to unexpected changes, ...

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. ...

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 ...

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” ...

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” ...

Dummy in Diaspora
Dummy in Diaspora
2/26 - 3/23/2025


Jackalope Theatre Company is proud to announce the United States premiere of one of the hits of the 2024 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Dummy in Diaspora, ...

Hedda Gabler
Hedda Gabler
2/15 - 3/23/2025


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 ...

I and You
I and You
2/19 - 3/23/2025


One afternoon, Anthony arrives unexpectedly at classmate Caroline's home to work with her on completing an urgent assignment from their high school English teacher. Homebound due ...

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 - ...

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 ...

Titus Andronicus
Titus Andronicus
2/23 - 3/30/2025


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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

True West
True West
7/16 - 8/31/2025


While house sitting just outside of LA, Austin just wants to finish his screenplay for the Hollywood producer prepared to buy it. One problem: his ...

Covenant
Covenant
10/1 - 11/16/2025


Nothing much ever happens in a small town in Georgia— especially for someone who needs to be in the limelight. So Johnny skips town to ...



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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....

Review: JAJA’S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING at Chicago Shakespeare Theater


by Rachel Weinberg - January 21, 2025

With JAJA’S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING, Jocelyn Bioh pulls off a challenging theatrical feat: She makes a slice-of-life play consistently engaging and entertaining. Set in Harlem at a hair salon of the same name, JAJA’S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING follows a group of West African immigrant women working there —...

Review: JEKYLL & HYDE IN CONCERT at BrightSide Theatre


by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - January 19, 2025

This is the moment – when Dr. Henry Jekyll decides to try an experiment. Jekyll and Hyde in Concert is the newest production from BrightSide Theatre. ...



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