Somewhere in clothesline heaven, assorted long fibers are giving thanks for the existence of the Neo-Futurists. Because the adventurous Chicago troupe has elevated the status of the entire s…
Roundabout Theatre Company has announced casting for the national tour of Sam Mendes and Rob Marshall's production of "Cabaret," including Chicago actress Shannon Cochran. The tour of John K…
"Hamilton," the Broadway musical written and composed by Lin-Manuel Miranda, is launching its first national tour in Chicago, it was announced this week. The show is about the first secretar…
"Is this some new genre?" whispered my companion about David Ives' verse adaptation of Jean-François Regnard's eighteenth-century farce, "Le Légataire universel." Perhaps Pomo Eroticism …
"The Heir Apparent," David Ives' "update" of a 17th century comedy by Jean-Francois Regnard (now at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater), is simply far too much about far too little. A cautionar…
RECOMMENDED As the latest torrents of terrorism shatter our souls with their senseless deaths and enhanced suspicions, Lyric Opera of Chicago's world-premiere production of "Bel Canto" could…
HILARITY HAMMERED HOME, OR AN HEIR TO MISFORTUNE The tone is set from the start: The Heir Apparent begins with a chamber pot being emptied from a balcony window. It answers a question …
Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to announce Original Broadway Cast member Jackie Burns (If/Then, Wicked, Hair), Tamyra Gray (American Idol Season One Finalist, Rent), and Matthew Hydzik (Sid…
Photo slideshow from Steppenwolf Theatre Company's Chicago premiere production of Domesticated, a scandalously entertaining play written and directed by ensemble member Bruce Norris, Puli…
FRIDAY | "Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Christmas Goose": Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's holiday mystery follows an investigation into the disappearance of a precious gem. Through Jan. 4 at …
DISAPPOINTING DEBUT DELIVERS DAMAGED GOODS Lyric Opera's world premiere production of Bel Canto fails to live up to its name (translation: beautiful singing). While first-time opera composer…
Pasadena Playhouse and Lythgoe Family Productions LFP welcome John O'Hurley 'Seinfeld,' Broadway's Chicago, 'Dancing With The Stars,' National Tour and Vegas production of Spamalot as Captai…
Porchlight Music Theatre and Artistic Director Michael Weber are proud to present the Chicago premiere of Far From Heaven, book by Richard Greenberg, music by Scott Fran…
Broadway In Chicago and The PrivateBank today proudly announced a new long-run strategic partnership that will rename what many refer to as a crown jewel of the Chicago Theatre District, at …
The mega-hit Broadway show "Hamilton" is on the move -- a production will open in Chicago next September. Producers said Tuesday that performances will begin Sept. 27 at the newly …
NEW YORK (AP) -- The mega-hit Broadway show "Hamilton" is on the move - a production will open in Chicago next September....
RECOMMENDED ‘Tis the season for tradition and “A Q Brothers’ Christmas Carol,” now in its third year at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, is easily on its way to becomi…
After almost 18 years on Broadway, Lion King at the Cadillac Palace Theatre is still in good shape and good hands. You will still get a thrill from the opening Circle of Life, as Director J…
RECOMMENDED "The Lion King" is undeniably magical. As the show begins, Rafiki"the baboon shaman"sings the first lines of "The Circle of Life" while a host of actors in brilliantly designed a…
With hit-hungry markets fiercely competing for dibs on Broadway juggernaut Hamilton, lead producer Jeffrey Seller had his pick of venues to launch the show’s beyond-Broadway engagem…
"Hamilton," Lin-Manuel Miranda's hot, hip-hop fueled Broadway musical about the face on the $10 bill, will launch its first national tour in Chicago with an extended run beginning Sept. 27, …
In the first production outside New York for the instant Broadway phenomenon, Lin-Manuel Miranda's blockbuster will open in the Windy City in Sept. 2016.read more
Hamilton, Lin-Manuel Miranda's sold-out Broadway musical that you've only ever seen through your friends uploading Instagrams of their Playbills, is coming to Chicago. The Chicago Tribune re…
The musical will open in September for an open-ended run.
Comedian and writer Carol Burnett has announced a second show to play the Chicago Theatre on May 19, in addition to the previously announced show on May 20. The performance draws from…