Thursday, April 24, 2025
Funny, thought-provoking and well-written, "A Jukebox for the Algonquin" is not just a “play about old people” but a contemplation on how to find joy among sorrow.
SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AMFriday, April 18, 2025
In Mamet’s usual acerbic style, we learn that in a world of high-stakes competition there are no friendships. Each act is like a Socratic dialogue, brutal refutations of the virtues of kin…
SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AMFriday, April 11, 2025
Prepare to be transported to an anthropomorphic wonderland in "Beatrix Potter Tea Party," presented by Chicago Children’s Theatre and running through April 20 at Raven Theatre. Created and…
SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AMThursday, March 13, 2025
Themes of isolation and sexuality combine with light body horror in “Pussy Sludge."
SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AMWednesday, March 12, 2025
Esho Rasho writes and stars in “Dummy in Diaspora,” the one-man show presented by Jackalope Theatre through March 23 at Broadway Armory Park. Rasho plays a host of characters, but mainly…
SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AMThursday, March 6, 2025
“I and this mystery here we stand.” This quote by nineteenth-century American poet Walt Whitman is a good summation of “I and You,” a play by Lauren Gunderson and directed by Scott S…
SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AMFriday, February 28, 2025
Yoke the oxen. Hunt for buffalo. Avoid dysentery! Prepare for a Wild West adventure in “Kitty James and Destiny’s Trail to Oregon,” a raucous comedy based on the classic “Oregon Trai…
SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AMThursday, February 27, 2025
Audiences will laugh, gasp and feel the sting of this challenging material. Although the new year has barely begun, “One Party Consent” is already a must-see highlight of the season.
SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AMThursday, February 6, 2025
“Native Gardens” updates a tried-and-true formula with a cast that exudes chemistry—and that’s something everyone can agree on.
SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AMThursday, January 30, 2025
With a little something for young adults, a little something for a more mature audience and lots of inside jokes for Shakespeare buffs, “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare [Abridged…
SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AMFriday, January 24, 2025
People love nostalgia. So one can't fault playwright Reina Hardy for wanting to put their own twist on the tale of “Beauty and the Beast.” Not all new takes on existing properties pay of…
SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AMFriday, January 17, 2025
Lifeline Theatre’s production of “Kid Prince and Pablo” is a worthy successor to Twain’s classic story, updated for modern times and modern tastes, with universal truths that are wel…
SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AMTuesday, December 10, 2024
“& Juliet” will delight the casual theatergoer with its glitzy, rock concert aesthetic, tongue-in-cheek plot and world-class singing and dancing.
SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AMThursday, December 5, 2024
“Dames at Sea” is campy, goofy and rushes through Broadway tropes, but will leave you with a smile on your face and a song in your heart.
SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AMTuesday, November 19, 2024
If you’re looking for a period piece with all the trimmings, this one is for you. Great pacing, beautiful set and sound design and a cast of capricious characters make “The Wickhams: Chr…
SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AMThursday, November 14, 2024
For centuries, sound designers and engineers have been crafting soundscapes to enhance storytelling, evoke emotions and create immersive experiences, and the tradition not only lives on but …
SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AMMonday, November 11, 2024
If you’re looking to uphold the tradition of seeing a Christmas show, “White Christmas” at Marriott Theatre is a solid choice.
SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AMThursday, October 31, 2024
Director Manny Buckley navigates Wilson’s nuanced dialogue and perfectly timed beats of action in a play that should satisfy those new to the playwright and dedicated “Wilsonites” alik…
SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AMMonday, October 28, 2024
Remy Bumppo’s “Dear Elizabeth” is a superb example of historical fiction and a fitting celebration of two prolific artists.
SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AMThursday, October 24, 2024
If you are looking for an eerie and bone-chilling way to celebrate Halloween, but gore-filled slasher movies aren’t your thing, take a classier route and check out “Dracula” at BrightS…
SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AMWednesday, October 23, 2024
“Coronation” is a thoughtful roadmap for progressive politics on what not to do, and director and executive producer Wolff and company again exceed expectations—the end of civilization…
SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AMFriday, October 11, 2024
Few artists have faced as much backlash as Ben Vereen, star of stage and screen, who performed a tribute to legendary vaudevillian Bert Williams—the first Black actor to appear on Broadway…
SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AMMonday, October 7, 2024
That the play takes place in a bookstore, with books banned in other parts of the country on full display, feels appropriate.
SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AMFriday, September 20, 2024
A classy production that shines a new light on a woman who with poise and intelligence strove to maintain the trust of the British people.
SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AMThursday, September 12, 2024
The play about real-life creators is a reminder of what made Marvel great in the first place: the relatability of its heroes.
SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AMTuesday, September 10, 2024
"The Normal Heart" is an important addition to the collective consciousness regarding the historic event of the AIDS crisis and a strong start for the next evolution of Redtwist Theatre.
SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AMWednesday, August 7, 2024
Expressive dance capably performed in a natural setting, a free price tag and a forty-five-minute run time make “Portal” an exceptional choice for summertime family fun.
SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AMTuesday, August 6, 2024
Kokandy Productions' take on Wonderland with “Alice by Heart” is as zany as its premise and brings Wonderland to life with creative set design, rock concert lighting and a cast that is …
SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AMMonday, August 5, 2024
The next time you attend a live performance, and the performers motion to the back of the house, clap extra hard for the noble lighting designer, who works in darkness so that others may shi…
SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AMThursday, August 1, 2024
Uptown Music Theater must face the challenge of presenting one of the world’s most beloved musicals and compete with audiences’ expectations. Does Uptown deliver? The answer is an emphat…
SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AMThursday, July 18, 2024
“2 Pianos 4 Hands” dazzles with its mirth, wit, fast-paced dialogue, lovable characters and a long list of classic and contemporary musical works. Performances by LaSalle and McGloin are…
SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AM 
