A revival by Porchlight Music Theatre is directed by Stephen Schellhardt, who played the father in a previous local production.
Review: The musical ‘Fun Home’ holds cartoonist Alison Bechdel’s memories up to the light
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Review: ‘Glassheart’ by City Lit sees the ‘Beauty and the Beast’ story in a whole new light
Although I found the outcome of the story confusing, this is an intriguing show with delightful moments if you embrace the ambiguity.
Tony Award-winning British actor Joan Plowright, widow of Laurence Olivier, dies at 95
Award-winning British actor Joan Plowright, who with her late husband Laurence Olivier did much to revitalize the U.K.’s theatrical scene in the decades after World War II, has died. She was 95.
Review: ‘Kid Prince and Pablo’ by Lifeline Theatre adds hip hop score to a classic Twain tale
This new adaptation by Chicago’s own Quijada brothers modernizes Mark Twain’s “The Prince and the Pauper.”
Return to Taipei: A mom-and-daughter trip to Taiwan’s relaxed capital city highlights its creature comforts
In Taiwan’s relaxed capital, it’s easy to pamper yourself, especially with culinary delights at dessert shops, night markets or even a Michelin-star spot.
Review: The best part of this ‘Uncle Vanya’ is the cast, not the staging in a factory
Director Spencer Huffman has created a new site-specific play in a Bowmanville factory. The reason for the venue is less clear this time.
It’s official, Chicago’s International Puppet Fest has gone big time — 2025’s opens this week.
Chicago’s fest opens with “Dracula” and includes hometown artists as well as from China and India over almost two weeks of performances.
Chicago Shakespeare will have the pre-Broadway premiere of ’42 Balloons’ musical
The critically acclaimed musical, coming from England, will play on Navy Pier this summer and is expected to then go on to Broadway.
Top 10 theater for winter 2025: Helen Hunt, old-school Steppenwolf and the return of the Lookingglass Theatre
Noteworthy shows opening in the next few months include “Betrayal” at the Goodman, “Jaja’s African Hair Braiding” on Navy Pier and “Waitress” at Paramount Theatre in Aurora.
Dance for winter 2025: Top 10 shows to warm up the coldest, darkest months
Along with anticipated performances by Joffrey Ballet and Hubbard Street, look for a dance work inspired by the music of U2, a return for Ragamala and tribute from Giordano Dance Chicago.