LOST IN TRANSFUSION Halloween is dangling out in the future, which means that Washington D.C. is finally getting competition in the terror market. The indefatigable Sean Graney, disruptive d…
Luke Burbank, a frequent panelist on NPR's "Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!," will bring a live taping of his radio show "Live Wire" to Chicago. Guests for the Chicago stop include Cards Against…
In Eric Barry's now infamous "Goodbye Chicago" manifesto published in the Huffington Post, the aspiring comic aired all of Chicago's dirty laundry " laying out the idiosyncrasies of a place …
Waiting for the opening applause to die down after he's taken the stage for the first of two shows on Friday night at the Chicago Theatre, comedian Jim Gaffigan " currently making the rounds…
Warning: Spoilers ahead Brown Paper Box Co. co-founder Michelle Kritselis has some play money, thanks to a second-place finish on Friday's episode of "Jeopardy." Kritselis, a managing editor…
A TWENTY-YEAR ALIEN INVASION The azure takeover began in 1991. Six years later, Blue Man Group—the company that is a show—debuted in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood. 20 …
Verdi's tragic opera is lightened by standout performances from veterans and newcomers alike.
"Lucky" is being screened at Music Box Theatre, Chicago.The film is directed by John Carroll Lynch. It features David Lynch, Harry Dean Stanton, Tom Skerritt and Ron Livingston. The runtime …
It's been a bumpy ride for Trevor Noah. When he took over "The Daily Show" in September 2015, he was the interloper, the slick young " and let's not forget, foreign " guy getting the job tha…
Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to announce Eric Anderson joins the cast of PRETTY WOMAN: THE [...]
Steppenwolf Theatre Company hosted a warm and heartfelt public memorial celebrating the remarkable life and [...]
Festival says visas for Ludi Teatro became impossible after "logistical changes" mandated by the White House.
THORNTON WILDER'S SURVIVAL SAGA It's a play for all seasons and all sorrows: Writing during the uncertainty of a world war, Thornton Wilder intended The Skin of Our Teeth to be a three…
A number of Chicago theater performers will appear in a one-night-only concert to benefit Puerto Rico. The lineup will include performances by E. Faye Butler, Donica Lynn, Alexis J. Roston, …
Chicago Latino Theater Alliance CLATA's DESTINOS des-stee-noce, the first Chicago International Latino Theater Festival, has been forced to cancel the U.S. premiere of the Cuban theater comp…
The renowned dancer and actor is scheduled to perform at the Harris Theatre in February.
CELEBRATE Chicago's 21st Year on Broadway BUY ONE TICKET AT FULL PRICE AND GET THE SECOND ONE FOR JUST 21 This sensational tale of sin, corruption and all that Jazz has everything that makes…
The celebrated dancer, actor and director Mikhail Baryshnikov will perform in the Chicago premiere of "Brodsky/Baryshnikov," the Cherry Orchard Festival announced Tuesday. Baryshnikov will s…
THE ULTIMATE FRENCH KISS It was a one-off last night at the Athenaeum Theatre. But a long run on the road continues to beckon to Awesome Company's bravura showcase Piaf! The Show (whic…
Welcome to this week's episode of the And Scene Theater Podcast! We are honored to have as our special guest, actor and Chicago native Brandon Boruch (@brandoboruch)! In Act 1, we di…
FEAR FACTOR: 1692 = 2017 325 years ago, a witchhunt gave this continent one of its most chilling and cautionary cases of panic-peddling and persecution: In assorted "witch trials" the suppos…
 Other Theatre, in association with Chicago Dramatists' Grafting Project, is pleased to launch its 4th season with [...]
HE STILL GOT THAT SWING In his 75 years of marvelous music-making, Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington really was American nobility if not royalty. The sultan of swing was alsoy the jazz king, a…
Pop culture icon Barry Manilow announced today that for the first time ever he will be performing his special holiday concert in Chicago, New York and Los Angeles.
The Playbill columnist is playing a benefit for the Chicago Theatre Workshop.