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"On a personal note, I would like to announce my upcoming retirement as classical music critic of the Chicago Tribune. When I step down July 1, I will have held this position at the paper fo…
'Chicago' really is just one of those musicals you must see! There's a reason that it's loved worldwide and there's a reason that it's multi-award winning. In its 22 years of taking to stage…
As I walked my dog near Wrigley Field the other night, the two of us stopped among the bars and the noise, and stood and stared outside 3408 N. Sheffield Ave. That address used to be the hom…
The longest running musical on Broadway, Chicago has once again returned to London's West End. Initially a 1926 play by
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Friday "columbinus": Stephen Karam and PJ Paparelli's docu-drama takes on the social ills that lead to the shooting rampage at Columbine High School. Through May 26 at Steppenwolf Theatre, 1…
A PLAY THAT POOPS ON ITSELF The animal realm (we won't say kingdom) fairly teems with same-sex survival. In all, over 1,500 species experiment with alternative lifestyles: Sapphic seagull…
"Last fall, ... former Writers intern Tom Robson accused longtime Artistic Director Michael Halberstam of sexually harassing him both verbally and physically in 2003. ... A few weeks later, …
"The Band's Visit," a wry and critically acclaimed musical based on an obscure Israeli movie about an Egyptian police band lost in a small Israeli town, has emerged the dominant new Broadway…
A GLOBAL FLASHPOINT BECOMES A THEATRICAL FLASHFLOOD Until the Flood lasts only 70 minutes. But its concentrated running time delivers a devastating drama. A ton of truth-telling now on to…
The North American premiere of Timothy Sheader's explosiveOlivier Award-winning production ofAndrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's rock operaJesus Christ Superstaropens at Lyrictonight, April 2…
The Olivier-winning Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre production of the Andrew Lloyd Webber-Tim Rice musical will launch a U.S. tour next year.
"Lettie," a family drama about a woman emerging from prison and addiction with a desire to reclaim the teenage kids who have barely seen her in seven years, is that rare play that manages to…
With Chicago returning to London, I spoke with Josefina Gabrielle who, as Velma, is sharing the show's leading credits, about the piece and her career.
"KICK ME" CHARACTERS Born to be bad, Nicky Silver is an acerbic gay playwright who has employed his outsider status to skewer the American family (Pterodactyls), relationships (The Food Chai…
The North American premiere of Timothy Sheader's explosiveOlivier Award-winning production ofAndrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's rock operaJesus Christ Superstaropens at Lyrictonight, April 2…
The Olivier-winning production makes its U.S. debut at Lyric Opera of Chicago April 27.
The North American premiere of Timothy Sheader's explosive Olivier Award-winning production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar opens at Lyric tonight, Ap…
"Birdland" âœâœâœâœ Playwright Simon Stephens' "Birdland," the fabulous new show at Steep Theatre, is a totally gripping examination of what it's like to be a rock star. Can …
Friday "The Madres": Ivonne Coll, from CW's "Jane the Virgin," stars in a drama about three generations of women trying to survive in 1979 Argentina. Through May 27 at Victory Gardens Theate…
Chicago Theater Works is seeking productions in need of an intimate (175 capacity) cabaret style venue in Chicago.Chicago Theater Works opened in 2016 and has hosted two long-running product…
JOFFREY STEPS OUT OF A DREAM, OR DELUSIONS OF A SCANDINAVIAN SOLSTICE First, a necessary clarification for A Midsummer Night's Dream: The title and the setting could easily confuse lovers…
Although Chicago is still a fun night out that's sure to please and delight many loyal fans and people who just want a chilled theatrical experience, for me it felt too flat in its current f…
Why don't we take control of the conversation instead of letting the conversation steer us?
Chicagoland native VICTORIA NEWHUIS discusses understudying Ella, one of musical theatre’s most iconic roles, in [...]
Huffman stepped into the role of Matron “Mama” Morton April 23.
