It Takes Time To Be A Man: A Review of Boy at TimeLine Theatre Company by Aaron Hunt

TimeLine Theatre Company's poignant drama addresses the limitations and repercussions of our culture's limited perception of gender.

Horse Of A Different Color: A Review of The Antelope Party at Theater Wit by Emma Couling

This world premiere at Theater Wit explores the intersection of fandom and fanaticism.

Partial Proxy: A Review of The Good Fight at Babes With Blades by Emma Couling

Babes With Blades' suffragist drama presents a narrow vision of the movement.

Foundering Father: A Review of Franklinland at Jackalope Theatre by Kevin Greene

Jackalope Theatre's world premiere of Lloyd Suh's delightful history play reminds us that our leaders are nothing if not grossly human.

Drive On: A Review of Jitney at Congo Square Theatre by Irene Hsiao

This Cheryl Lynn Bruce-directed production burns hot and bright at Congo Square Theatre.

Touch of Toska: A Review of Five Mile Lake at Shattered Globe Theatre by Danielle Levsky

Small town yearning fills this Chicago premiere at Shattered Globe Theatre.

Sit Up And Lean In: A Review of Insurrection: Holding History at Stage Left Theatre by Emma Couling

Stage Left Theatre's latest traces the lineage of slavery through Reconstruction and Jim Crow to broken windows policing and Black Lives Matter.

When The Levee Breaks: A Review of Cal in Camo at Rivendell Theatre Ensemble by Kevin Greene

Rivendell Theatre Ensemble kicks off their reckoning-themed 2018 season with this allegorical domestic drama by former ensemble member William Francis Hoffman.

Queering the Public Space: a preview of Listen at High Concept Labs by Michael Workman

One goal of the work has been to queer the working definitions of public space, to challenge the imposition of narratives for operation within those spaces, and to interrogate the underlying…

Public Secrets: A Review of For the Loyal at Interrobang Theatre Project by Irene Hsiao

Interrobang's latest charts the trickle down complicity of abuse in a story inspired by Jerry Sandusky and Penn State.

A Macabre Tale: A Review of Nevermore"The Imaginary Life and Mysterious Death of Edgar Allen Poe at Black Button Eyes Productions by Noel Schecter

Black Button Eyes Productions delivers a macabre antidote to saccharine holiday fare with the Chicago premiere of this musical based on the life of Edgar Allen Poe.

Designers Make It Work: Five Local Theater Designers Detail Their Dream Projects by Kevin Greene

Five local theater designers detail their dream projects.

Players 2018: The Fifty People Who Really Perform for Chicago by Kevin Greene

It is a testament to the strength and resilience of the artists highlighted here that all year, whether they wanted to or not, they made the art that helped things feel bearable or even, occ…

Players of the Moment: Theater Activists (Chicago Inclusion Project, Not In Our House and The Chicago Theater Accountability Coalition) by Kevin Greene

Three organizations that reflect a growth of activism in our theater community. Their objectives include advocating for equitable representation, addressing harassment and abuse and challeng…

Dance Top 5: January 2018 by Sharon Hoyer

Dance highlights to kick off the new year.

Newcity's Top 5 of Everything 2017: Stage by Kevin Greene

A Terrible and Beautiful Time: Performances at Links Hall Capture the Creative American Zeitgeist by Sharon Hoyer

January at Links Hall is an intensive course in the complexity of our American identity.

Stage Top 5: January 2018 by Kevin Greene

The best way to start the new year? How about a full slate of world premieres.

Live and Belong: A Review of BLKS at Steppenwolf Theatre Company by Kevin Greene

Aziza Barnes world premiere is the play that black audiences deserve and white audiences need.

Beyond The Curtain: A Review of Red Velvet at Chicago Shakespeare Theater by Hugh Iglarsh

Lolita Chakrabarti's story of Ira Aldridge returns to Chicago sans fanfare.

Darkness Lightly Done: A Review of Little Red Cyrano at Red Theater Chicago by Irene Hsiao

An excellent and inclusive ensemble brings to life this musical mashup.

Healing Journey: A Review of Violet at Griffin Theatre by Irene Hsiao

Griffin Theatre inaugurates its thirtieth season with Brian Cawley and Jeanine Tesori's heart-mending musical about faith and courage.

Irreverent or Thoughtless: A Review of Barney the Elf at Other Theatre by Emma Couling

A little humor can go a long way though not always in the right direction in this parody of the beloved 2003 film "Elf"

Predators and Prey: A Review of Turandot at Lyric Opera of Chicago by Aaron Hunt

Puccini's tale of misogyny and sexism is finds deep resonance in 2017.

Less Than A Quibble: A Review The Pearl Fishers at Lyric Opera of Chicago by Aaron Hunt

Bizet's problem child opera presents obstacles but the rewards of Lyric's production are bountiful.