Theatre with a side of life
Chicago Shakespeare Theater presents TWELFTH NIGHT. William Shakespeare tells a tale of shipwreck, romance and mistaken identities. A violent storm, maroons and separates twins on an island. Unable to find her brother, Viola disguises herself as a male page named “Cesario.” She works for Orsino. When Orsino sends “Cesario” with a message to Olivia, she falls ...
Broadway in Chicago presents BEETLEJUICE The Musical. The innovative team of Scott Brown (book), Anthony King (book) and Eddie Perfect (music and lyrics) said Beetlejuice three times turning the 1988 cult classic film into a highly-entertaining staged musical. Brown and King remain true to the essences of the movie. A hilariously crass spook, with green hair ...
Steppenwolf Theatre presents the Chicago Premiere of POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive. In this political environment, Selina Fillinger’s play is particularly timely. Her clever premise suggests although an elected buffoon is the face of the POTUS office, the brains, heart and wit running the country is an ...
Broadway in Chicago presents COMPANY. Bobbie is turning 35. The milestone birthday has her questioning her life decisions. Her friends are married and having kids. Her old boyfriends are too! Bobbie looks back at her past relationships and her friends’ relationships for indicators of happily-ever-afters. She scrutinizes dating, marriage and divorce. And she does it in ...
Broadway in Chicago presents the Broadway-bound A WONDERFUL WORLD, a new musical about the life and loves of Louis Armstrong. Legendary trumpeter Louis Armstrong was an entertainer and led an entertaining life. The multi-talented performer’s story is told from the perspective of his four wives. Christopher Renshaw and Andrew Delaplaine conceived the idea and enticed Aurin ...
TimeLine Theatre Company, in conjunction with Broadway in Chicago, presents the Chicago premiere of THE LEHMAN TRILOGY. Lehman Brothers declared bankruptcy in 2008 and was permanently closed by the Southern District of New York in 2022. How did a 164-year old institution that survived the Civil War, the Great War, the Stock Market Crash of 1929, ...
Remy Bumppo Theatre Company presents BLUES FOR AN ALABAMA SKY. A nightclub singer, a costume designer, a social worker and a doctor create a makeshift community in 1930s Harlem. They toast successes, champion dreams, and clean-up life messes… together. Although they each have different aspirations, they bond over their hopeful pursuits. The arrival of a stranger ...
Babes with Blades Theatre Company presents THE DUCHESS OF MALFI. The Duchess of Malfi is looking for love. Her brothers, the cardinal and the earl, want her to embrace her widowhood. She defies them by falling for her steward. Despite conventional mores, court gossip and family interference, the Duchess solidifies her relationship with a secret marriage. ...
Broadway in Chicago presents HAMILTON. This was my third opportunity to experience Lin-Manual Miranda’s masterpiece live. And I LOVED every note of it. I am forever in awe of Miranda’s genius in dusting off a founding father’s biography and telling the story in a contemporary and innovative way. The show is sung and rapped by a ...
Steep Theatre presents the U.S. Premiere of THE WRITER. This show is THE essences of a live theatrical performance. Its premise centers on the dynamic relationship between writer and director. Each struggles to shape the narrative through their own lens. Their perspectives are anchored in position of influence, experience and gender. Playwright Ella Hickson isn’t straightforward ...