‘The Winter’s Tale’: A Landmark Production by the Chicago Shakespeare Theater
The home of the Bard on Navy Pier celebrates its 40th anniversary with one of Shakespeare's 'problem plays.'
10-22-2026
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Rediscovering ‘PHYL’: A 1913 Play About One Woman’s Struggle Against Expectations
Strong direction and compelling performances breathe new life into this 1913 classic.
10-30-2026
‘Wrinkle in Time’: The Immensely Popular Children’s Novel Is Now on Stage
The Chicago production adheres to the novel's theme of a cosmic struggle for the individual's good against mindless group compliance.
10-8-2026
Echoes of History in Tom Stoppard’s Masterwork
'Leopoldstadt' at Writers Theatre delivers a deeply personal warning against the illusion of safety.
08-8-2026
A Brilliant Production of ‘Hamlet’ Explores the Cost of Holding a Murderer Accountable
Set under the open sky, Oak Park Festival Theatre's revival brings Shakespeare's tragedy to life.
08-5-2026
‘Sukkot’: Seeking Connection Amid Dysfunction
The death of the family matriarch forces the Sullivans to either confront issues long buried or keep them from seeing the light of day.
08-5-2026
High Notes and Decrescendos: The Opera Is on at the Met
In Part 1 of the Metropolitan Opera’s 2026-2027 season, the Met opera offers a variety of productions.
07-28-2026
Oscar Wilde’s ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’ Delights in Chicagoland
A sharp-witted production in the lush Austin Gardens proves that Wilde's classic skewering of Victorian hypocrisy remains as deliciously entertaining as ever.
07-22-2026
A Superb Chicago Revival Brings New Life and Laughs to Chekhov’s Classic
AstonRep’s excellent revival of Chekhov's classic highlights the funny side of everyday misery and family drama.
06-29-2026
‘David Copperfield’: A Fresh Take on a Literary Classic
In this off-Broadway, three-person show, character nuances are portrayed beautifully.
06-12-2026
‘Proof’: Where Certainty Mingles With Doubt
Small- and big-screen actors lend their thespian skills on the Great White Way in this play on finding one's voice.
06-2-2026
Thornton Wilder’s ‘The Emporium’: A Search for True Belonging
NEW YORK CITY—A running throughline in several of playwright’s Thornton Wilder’s works (“Our Town,” “The Long Christmas Dinner,” “The Skin of Our Teeth”) is an almost mystical connection ...
05-30-2026
The Mind of a Criminal, Up Close: TUTA’s Riveting ‘Crime and Punishment’
TUTA Theatre’s gripping revival of 'Crime and Punishment' transforms Dostoevsky’s classic into a chilling and intimate psychological thriller.
05-22-2026
‘Father of the Bride’: The Beloved Tale, 1950s-Style
This simple story of an overwhelmed father, his newly engaged daughter, and the subsequent wedding planning kerfuffle will inspire and delight.
04-26-2026
Chicago Shakespeare Theater Brings New Life to ‘The Merry Wives of Windsor’
A lively Chicago Shakespeare Theater revival of “The Merry Wives of Windsor” delivers big laughs and fresh energy to one of Shakespeare’s most debated comedies.
04-19-2026
‘The Three Musketeers’: Classic, Riveting, and Riotous
This swashbuckling adventure is produced by a Chicago theater and based off of a 2010 adaptation of the original novel by Alexandre Dumas
04-15-2026
‘Splish Splash’ Makes a Big Theatrical Splash for the Very Young
Goodman Theatre's 'Splish Splash: A Day on the Lake' introduces the youngest audiences to live theater through puppets, songs, and playful audience interaction.
03-12-2026
‘Zack’: Where Looks and Abilities Can Be Deceiving
This solid off-Broadway production of Harold Brighouse's 1916 play reminds theatergoers to look into a person's heart.
03-10-2026
The Royal Shakespeare Company Tours With ‘Hamnet’
Based on a sensational novel that was also adapted into a 2025 movie, this play examines the story behind 'Hamlet' and Shakespeare's forgotten only son.
02-22-2026
‘Holiday’ Is Back to the Theater in a Smashing Production
Viewers are likely more familiar with the film version of 'Holiday,' but the modernized theater version is superb.
02-16-2026
‘Hamlet’ as a Fast, Edge-of-Your-Seat Thriller
Chicago Shakespeare Theater’s 'Short Shakespeare! Hamlet!' turns the four-hour tragedy into a fast-moving murder mystery.
02-11-2026
‘The Porch on Windy Hill’: Where Music Helps Healing Begin
New York meets North Carolina in this play about music, family, and repairing burned bridges.
02-8-2026
‘The Bookstore’: What the Printed Word Can Mean to People
NEW YORK CITY—One of the attractions of an independent bookstore—an increasingly rare animal in this era of online purchases, social media, and ever more shortened attention spans—is its ...
01-27-2026