Review: In ‘Prayer for the French Republic,’ past is prologue for a Jewish family in Paris
This long but substantial drama now on stage in Skokie tells the story of two generations of a family, one in the last days of World War II.
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Review: In ‘Titanic the Musical’ at the Marriott, the music alone is reason enough to make a voyage
The story of the musical may be familiar enough by now, but this in-the-round production in Lincolnshire is magnificent to hear.
Northlight Theatre looks locally for its final season in Skokie
The four-play slate for 2026-26 opens next fall with the world premiere of "The First Lady of Television."
Review: ‘Translations’ at Writers Theatre plumbs the depths of a story of 19th century Ireland
This gorgeous staging of Brian Friel's play has a cast that pulls you fully into the struggles their characters are going through. This is real immersive theater.
Review: ‘John Proctor is the Villain’ on Broadway reinvents ‘The Crucible’ for today
Arthur Miller’s play has long been a part of American high school classrooms. This new play, set in a Georgia classroom, stars Sadie Sink as a version of Miller's Abigail.
Review: Mamet’s ‘Henry Johnson’ sorts through the cards we’re dealt in life
Its Chicago premiere at Victory Gardens' reopened Biograph Theatre won't please everyone, but those interested in this playwright should not miss it.
Review: In its remake of the TV series, ‘Smash’ on Broadway is anything but
Fans of the old NBC series will be disappointed with this lackluster and confusing new Broadway musical about the making of a Broadway musical.
Review: Craving Andrew Lloyd Webber power ballads? Try ‘Tell Me On a Sunday’ at Theo
The talented Dani Pike stars in this solo show that taps into the music of the '80s and all it represented.
Chicago Shakes 2025-26 season: A Billie Jean King play and ‘Brokeback Mountain’
Also coming to Navy Pier for a very full next season, a Halloween show, "Much Ado About Nothing" for the holidays and a return for the Royal Shakespeare Company.
Review: ‘Sondheim’s Old Friends’ on Broadway is a don’t-miss chance to revisit his music
With a company that includes stars like Bernadette Peters who first sang in Stephen Sondheim's musicals, shows like this won't come around again.