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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....

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...

Past Shows

Disney's Moana Jr.
1/23 - 1/23/2021


From the film of the same name, Disney’s Moana JR. is a 60-minute musical adaptation of the 2016 Disney animated hit, bringing the adventures of ...

GODSPELL JR
8/8 - 8/8/2018


This best loved musical by two-time Academy Award-winner Stephen Schwartz is now available in a Junior version! Drawing from various theatrical traditions, such as clowning, ...

MARY POPPINS JR
4/26 - 4/29/2018


One of the most popular Disney movies of all time is capturing hearts in a whole new way: as a practically perfect musical! Mary Poppins ...

PETER PAN
4/21 - 4/22/2017


Based on J.M. Barrie's classic tale and featuring an unforgettable score by Morris "Moose" Charlap and Jule Styne with lyrics by Carolyn Leigh and Betty ...

DISNEY'S THE LION KING JR
10/14 - 10/14/2016


The African savannah comes to life with Simba, Rafiki and an unforgettable cast of characters as they journey from Pride Rock to the jungle and ...

SHREK THE MUSICAL JR
9/23 - 9/23/2015


Beauty is in the eye of the ogre in Shrek The Musical JR., based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film and fantastic Broadway musical. It's ...

DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID JR
12/17 - 12/17/2014


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, ...

SEUSSICAL
4/26 - 4/28/2013


Now one of the most performed shows in America, SEUSSICAL is a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza!  Tony winners Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty ( LUCKY ...

Videos


Waitress in Chicago Waitress
PARAMOUNT THEATRE (2/12 - 3/30) Tracker
Fool for Love in Chicago Fool for Love
Steppenwolf Theatre Company (1/30 - 3/16) Tracker
I and You in Chicago I and You
Citadel Theatre (2/21 - 3/23) Tracker
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Ghosts: A Slow Theatre Ritual for Mental Health & Collective Healing in Chicago Ghosts: A Slow Theatre Ritual for Mental Health & Collective Healing
The Little Studio at the Fine Arts Building (3/19 - 3/20) Tracker
Mauritius by Theresa Rebeck in Chicago Mauritius by Theresa Rebeck
The Barrington Theater (4/25 - 5/11) Tracker
Jazz a cappella in Chicago Jazz a cappella
Chicago a cappella (4/6 - 4/6)
Bob Blazier Run for the Arts in Chicago Bob Blazier Run for the Arts
Raue Center For The Arts (5/4 - 5/4)
Machine Made in Chicago Machine Made
Greenhouse Theater Center (5/1 - 5/31)
Rain: A Tribute To the Beatles in Chicago Rain: A Tribute To the Beatles
The Wiltern (4/29 - 4/29)
Hedda Gabler in Chicago Hedda Gabler
The Den Theatre (2/15 - 3/30)
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