After two Covid-19 inspired delays, Lookingglass Alice is once again high flying, adored at the Lookingglass Theatre to the enjoyment of everyone. This glorious and highly...
A rarely produced dark comedy from the annals of William Shakespeare’s lexicon of material is ushering in springtime at Navy Pier. All’s Well That Ends Well...
One of the really fantastic aspects of being a critic is discovering “new to me” talent. Being in the Chicago Arts scenes, it is next to...
As timely now as it was when the original play was written over 150 years ago, the edgy musical Spring Awakening is now rocking the stage...
Equal parts sassy and sexy, the latest version of the Teatro ZinZanni, aptly titled Wishes & Dreams, is bringing much needed fun back downtown to The...
If a high-kicking, visually spellbinding, toe-tapping night out is what you love in entertainment, have I got just the show for you. Even though the original...
Dust off the mylar balloons and wrist corsages Chicago, for one week only is time to attend The Prom. No smelly gymnasium or dated themes required,...
Just in time to join in the celebration of the 95th anniversary of the beloved children’s character, the Mercury Theater is making a bold and commemorative...
“It’d be nice to please everyone but I thought it would be more interesting to have a point of view.” The incomparable Oscar Levant is the...
Spreading a message of harmony, love and environmental consciousness through opera, American lyric-coloratura mezzo-soprano, Joyce DiDonato, triumphantly returned to the stage of the Harris Theater with...
One of the real hidden gems in the Windy City’s entertainment scene is the Chicago Magic Lounge. This stunning Art Deco style theater is home to...
The second hottest fire to burn through Chicago since 1871 was last night, center stage at the CIBC Theatre, and is now playing there for the...
After a near sold-out run during the winter, The Goodman Theatre is restaging playwright Tyla Abercrumbie’s ferocious, fierce, determined and monolithic three-hour play, Relentless. Prolific director, Ron...
Photo by Joshua York It is not everyday that Tony Award-winning chanteuses drops by to entertain in the Windy City, so it was with great anticipation...
Philosopher George Santayana once famously wrote “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” This quote kept bouncing around my head while watching...
There is something to be said for a classic musical lovingly restaged for a new generation of audiences. The Drury Lane Theatre should be very proud...
After an almost two year pandemic break, the Black Ensemble Theater is back in business and doing a necessary check in on everyone’s mental health. Titled...
Now in its 59th season, Giordano Dance Chicago is back with its latest collection of modern dance pieces, Illuminate, at the Harris Theater at Millennium Park....
Often referred to as the crown jewel of sketch comedy, The Second City is unveiling its latest, The Best Friggin’ Songs of The Second City: Sing...
Back in business after a near two year hiatus, Steppenwolf Theatre Company’s winning new dramady, King James, is a must see for more than just rabid...
One of the many things I enjoy about Porchlight Music Theatre here in Chicago is no one dusts off a little-known musical for a revamping better...
After over 750 plus days dark, Victory Gardens Theater is mounting its first new production of their mainstage season and of the year. Queen of the...
When it comes to timing, the Paramount Theater has absolutely nailed the opening date of its latest large-scale musical. Groundhog Day the Musical has officially opened...
I cannot think of a better way to celebrate the beginning of Black History Month than with the musical musings and distinguished divas now honored at...
There was some major foot stomping, shoulder shimmying and hip swaying happening downtown last night, despite a major snowstorm that dumped half a foot of snow...
