3,991 stories from Newcity Stage
A presidential party, punks versus Putin, a real cliff hanger, and more usher in this first month of (fingers crossed) summer.
This new play by George Brandt broadly broaches feminist rhetoric without committing to, or really understanding, the realities of being a woman.
An out-of-this-world premiere that is more small step than big leap.
Ten days of innovative dance, music and theater by local and international artists. Curator Julieanne Ehre's recommendation: see it all.
The unofficial "Year of Frankenstein" concludes with this world premiere adaptation that features Mary Shelley not just as author but player.
All our favorites for June.
Just say "yas" to these queens.
Sandra Delgado's megahit returns, bigger and better than ever.
"Ideation" meets "It's a Wonderful Life" in this world premiere from Kenneth Lin.
As the corpses pile up, the question arises of what exactly is irritating Ionesco: human folly or human existence itself?
Comedian Adam Strauss takes audiences on a psychedelic quest to cure his OCD.
Mickle Maher's new play investigates the balance between the alchemical and nihilistic forces alive in the theatrical arts.
The former resident choreographer of Hubbard Street Dance looks to new collaborations locally, nationally and abroad.
At more than three hours, this world premiere at adaptation of Saul Bellow's 1953 novel is epic in length if not quite in scope.
Learn about the history of Chicago dance in a new free exhibit at the Newberry Library. #sponsored
Tony Award winner and Chicago native David Cromer directs this gut-wrenchingly contemporary musical about love, loss and living on.
Beauty and terror live side by side in this memorable world premiere.
Liars, tyrants, and bears, oh my!
Boris Eifman reimagines this antiquated tale through his unique, sensationalistic style of psychological ballet theater that philosophizes about the complex, emotional realities of human ex…
Tactfully drawing out the ethnic tension and socio-political context in which it was born, Lyric's production evinces the perpetually incisive quality of this iconic musical.
As corporate interests collude with self-interested politicians to rid our city of any remaining strains of legitimate regional music culture, Evanston-born playwright Laura Eason shows just…
In Chicago, the epitome of influence in modern dance has got to be Shirley Mordine.
Of the several potentially fruitful directions for a play about a generic grown-up teen detective to take, this world premiere is not one of them.
A charming show that stumbles when you look past the material and into more substantial questions about purpose.
This big-hearted, small ensemble musical will tap your troubles away.
