3,991 stories from Newcity Stage
travis tate's play interrogates preconceived notions of ourselves and the ones we hold against others.
A carnivalesque, farce-fueled satire, exploring an individual's relationship to society's overbearing institutions.
Eight women and one man, vocal powerhouses all, move quickly from tune to tune.
Its diverse audience knows exactly what "Hairspray" is and savors every familiar spritz.
Hashem has put her sharp joke writing skills to work currently on HBO's "The Sex Lives of College Girls."
As with the epic tales of the ancient world, the characters' stories blend together into one complex, interrelated narrative that gives insight into the past and offers moral and practical g…
Though the characters in "Relentless" are educated and well-to-do, they are far from reserved in world view"their rage seethes, hidden only by the comfort of their surroundings and the decor…
Race, gender and self-expression intersect in Donja R. Love's impressive 1963-era play.
Power is center stage in "Creature," though Khan is occupied with the harms caused by ego"male ego in particular, and how it seems to be pointing humanity toward apocalypse.
Smook's singing, puppetry, voice characterization and mugging have vaudeville polish.
The upcoming shows will feature his brand-new hour of material, which has a strong focus on life during the pandemic and all the changes it's brought to society.
Much of what has been said about Sondheim seems to only scratch the surface.
The February calendar is packed with thrilling dance spanning cultures and traditions.
February highlights.
In addition to headlining as a stand-up, Gardenswartz has found success as a consulting producer and story editor on the Emmy-winning Amazon series "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel."
City Lit brings to stage a wonderful adaptation of the original classic Western.
The perfect play for these dystopian times.
"The Moors," plays off the mental and physical landscapes of the work of Charlotte and Emily Bronte.
"A big part of my act is trying to convince people to get along, love life and be very positive."
It's been eighty years since Rodgers and Hammerstein's "Oklahoma!" first came sweepin' down the plain, but this staging sweeps those plains clean and restores a sense of the innovation and d…
There is more than a kernel of something fantastic here. This is the sort of thing that storefront theater in Chicago can create out of spit-and-a-snit.
This year's fest brings in the very best from all over the United States. Nearly all of the works are new to Chicago.
"I just tried to make the audience have that same excitement that they have with magic, but using words and laughter."
In the return of the Players 50 list, we tried to honor those who came back, who've already been putting shows on stages, while crossing our fingers that those we've not heard from are just …
In the return of the Players 50 list, we tried to honor those who came back, who've already been putting shows on stages, while crossing our fingers that those we've not heard from are just …
