Chicago Theater Report: ‘Octet’ moves to Goodman, Idina Menzel coming to Lyric
Also this week in theater news, A Red Orchid Theatre will bring back "Birds of North America," and the original cast of "Six" is reuniting for a fundraiser.
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Review: In ‘Catch as Catch Can’ at Steppenwolf, a lot of the audience probably didn’t
Mia Chung's play uses three actors (Gary Cole, Tim Hopper and Audrey Francis) to play six characters, cast without regard to gender or age.
Review: Skillfully staged ‘Leopoldstadt’ at Writers Theatre needs to find its heart
Tom Stoppard's final play caps a career of brilliant plays with a semi-autobiographical story about two generations of a Jewish family.
Chicago Theater Report: Laurie Metcalf sidesteps Steppenwolf, plus changes to Paramount’s board
"Going Bacharach: The Songs of an Icon" closes Sunday at the Apollo Theater. I'm told that impressive early momentum in ticket sales has not been sustained, and the commercially produced...
Review: ‘Andy Warhol Presents: The Cocaine Play’ quickly leaves the real world behind
Writer and director Terry Guest's new play for Jackalope Theatre creates a shimmering world in which to explore questions of Black representation and fame.
A Stoppard whisperer is directing ‘Leopoldstadt’ at Writers Theatre
Carey Perloff, a director whose family background echoes that of playwright Tom Stoppard, is uniquely qualified to direct his masterpiece.
2026 Tony Awards: Laurie Metcalf and ‘Schmigadoon!’ triumph on theater’s big night
“Schmigadoon!,” a loving if slight parody of classic Broadway musicals that's based on an Apple TV series, beat out the vampire musical “The Lost Boys" at the ceremony at Radio...
Review: ‘Brokeback Mountain’ at Chicago Shakespeare should dare to be a musical
Now on Navy Pier, this play with music, imported from the U.K., lands differently than the memorable movie.
Review: In ‘Keerah’ at Definition Theatre, they’re young, smart and in love
This world premiere Chicago story, written by and starring Netta Walker, has real spark and a cool vibe.
What to expect from the 2026 Tony Awards
This year, all the toughest competitions are in the play categories, with "Death of a Salesman" as one of several especially worthy titles for best revival. "The Lost Boys" is...