We turn the spotlight on the hottest plays in Chicago and beyond this spring and summer. “Hamlet“ April 17 to June 9 To be or not to be in the audience for this play? That is not the question — you’ll definitely want to be there when Chicago Shakespeare’s longtime artistic director, Barbara Gaines, takes […]
Whether you’re entertaining out-of-town guests or simply need a break from the hustle and bustle of the season, here are 17 plays in Chicago you won’t want to miss this month and beyond. “Twelfth Night, or What You Will“ Nov. 7 to Dec. 16 William Shakespeare wrote this rom-com 416 years ago, and yet, like […]
We’re turning the spotlight on the hottest plays and musicals coming to Chicago and the North Shore this fall. “Sweet Charity“ Sept. 5 to Oct. 28 Inspired by Italian director Federico Fellini’s film “Nights of Cabiria,” this musical with a score by Cy Coleman, lyrics by Dorothy Fields, and book by Neil Simon has become […]
We turn the spotlight on the hottest shows in town this summer. “Murder for Two” July 3 to Aug. 26 One actor, Noel Carey, plays a detective who’s trying to solve a murder mystery. The other actor, Jason Grimm, plays … everyone else. That’s the concept of this fun show, which won the Jeff Award […]
We turn the spotlight on the hottest plays and musicals in Chicago this spring and summer. “Jesus Christ Superstar“ April 27 to May 20 Lyric Opera of Chicago continues its acclaimed Broadway at Lyric initiative with Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s popular 1970 rock opera about the last week of Jesus’ life. This is […]
We turn the spotlight on the hottest shows in town with this list of plays in Chicago that you won’t want to miss this season. “An Enemy of the People“ March 10 to April 15 Although it was written in 1882 by a Norwegian playwright, Henrik Ibsen’s darkly comedic drama has gained new relevance in […]
From dramas as chilling as the season to musicals that offer a warm respite, Chicago’s winter lineup has something for everyone. “Blind Date“ Jan. 20 to Feb. 25 This world premiere takes us behind the scenes as Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev negotiate during the final act of the Cold War. The Goodman’s artistic director, […]
’Tis the season to be jolly, spread holiday cheer — and, of course, join loved ones for theater classics like “A Christmas Carol” and “It’s a Wonderful Life.” But while the perennial favorites are indeed returning to local stages, the wise men and women of Chicago’s theatrical community have other gifts in store, too. So, […]
The Chicago theater season is in full swing, with a whole slate of plays we’ve never seen before. Even tried-and-true scripts by William Shakespeare and Arthur Miller are showing up in brand-new incarnations. “Honeymoon in Vegas“ Through Oct. 15 This Broadway show began its life as a 1992 rom-com about a couple heading to Las […]
In these lazy days of summer, some of the Chicago-area theaters go on hiatus, but there’s still plenty to see — stories and musicals, both classical and brand-new. Or consider a trip to Wisconsin, where you might find some of those local actors who went away for the season. “The Bridges of Madison County“ Through […]
