During the peak holiday weeks, the Goodman Theatre likes to have an irreverent seasonal attraction on the smaller of its two stages " something to attract a young adult audience less interes…
Returning to the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts Sunday, Chicago Tap Theatre (CTT) once again delighted Skokie's dance audiences with the company's annual holiday special, "Tiding…
On Monday, Broadway in Chicago announced the return of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg's Tony Award-winning musical "Les Miserables" " direct from a two-and-a-half year run on Bro…
Friday "Fantastic Mr. Fox": From Roald Dahl's classic book, Mr. Fox knows he must be clever to save his family from spiteful farmers, but he winds up saving the entire forest and becoming a …
"Algorithm Nation or, The Static Quo" is the first opening on the legendary mainstage of Second City since the fantastic "Dream Freaks Fall from Space" debuted on that legendary platform in …
At the top of "The Play That Goes Wrong," the touring comedy from London and Broadway now making its debut in Chicago, an apology is issued from the stage. There has been a ticket mix-up, we…
The MCA Warehouse is off the beaten path, in a nondescript industrial area of the city that, unlike the now-swanky West Loop, is still rather industrial. Watching a performance on the second…
On Thursday, About Face Theatre announced casting for its Chicago premiere of "Dada Woof Papa Hot," written by Peter Parnell and directed by Jeff Award-nominated AFT artistic associate Keira…
On Wednesday, Lookingglass Theatre Company set casting for the world premiere of "Act(s) of God" written by ensemble member Kareem Bandealy and directed by ensemble member Heidi Stillman. Th…
On Wednesday, the Goodman Theatre announced its cast for the world premiere of "How to Catch Creation" by Christina Anderson. The show will be directed by Niegel Smith, who most recently dir…
On Wednesday, Porchlight Music Theatre's announced its cast for "A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder," its staging of Broadway's 2014 Tony Award-winner for Best Musical. With music by Steph…
On Wednesday, Haven Theatre, in association with About Face Theatre, announced casting for its Midwest premiere of "The Total Bent," featuring text by Stew and music and lyrics by Stew and H…
The door to the Uptown Theatre swung open. Dan Rather laughed. And the faces of REO Speedwagon all lit up like Christmas trees. The juxtaposition of personalities " the famed anchorman was i…
L. Walter Stearns, executive director of Mercury Theater, announced that the company's production of "Avenue Q" will conclude on Dec. 30. "It has been a joy ride and a success that will be h…
Fans of Theo Ubique Theatre, the diminutive, distinguished Chicago theater that really started the now-buoyant trend of micro-musicals in Chicago, have been left nibbling cold turkey this fa…
The opening moments of Strawdog Theatre's "The Revolutionists" feel like they might be perfectly at home at Trap Door. Four women, garbed in deconstructed variants of 18th century garb, stan…
On Monday, Broken Nose Theatre announced casting for its Midwest premiere of Stephen Spotswood's "Girl in the Red Corner," directed by Elizabeth Laidlaw. The cast includes BNT company member…
On Monday, Teatro Vista and Collaboraction announced a co-production of Sandra Delgado's "La Havana Madrid," an immersive theatrical experience. The show is based on the true story of the 19…
Saturday "The Winter Wolf": Cora is visited by her ailing grandfather, who tells her the legend of the Winter Wolf, a strange creature stalks those in the winter of their lives. Through Jan.…
In a large conference room in a suburban Dallas office park, three dozen employees of an American manufacturing company are standing in a circle, tossing around a bunch of imaginary balls. S…
There is an excellent play buried inside Spenser Davis' "Plainclothes," an ambitious but overstuffed situation comedy from Chicago's burgeoning Broken Nose Theatre. Possibly an entire televi…
Tony Award-winning musical "Dear Evan Hansen" is making its way to the big screen. Universal Pictures has acquired film rights to the Broadway hit, with "Wonder" director Stephen…
Hugh Jackman will launch his first ever world tour next year, performing at arenas mostly reserved for pop, rock and rap stars. The multi-talented entertainer announced his "The Man. The Mus…
Twenty years ago, something strange called American Girl Place opened in Chicago. It was years ahead of its time. In fact, only now is it becoming clear just how far ahead the thinking behin…
On Wednesday, Shattered Globe Theatre announced the addition of four new ensemble members, along with four new artistic associates. Joining the ensemble will be Colin David, Daria Harper, De…