Theatre with a side of life
Chicago Shakespeare Theater presents ROME SWEET ROME. Caesar rules! His military prowess and ambitious calculus has garnered Rome and himself riches and power. Lately, his governing style has shifted from democracy to dictatorship. He’s forced the government to name him ‘Emperor for Life.’ He’s also erected a huge statue to himself of himself. And if that ...
Broadway in Chicago presents Disney’s THE LION KING for a three week limited engagement. The show starts with the iconic cry of Rafiki (played by Mukelisiwe Goba) gathering the herds to welcome the new lion cub, Simba. Throughout the theatre, elephants, giraffes, gazelles, birds and others parade onto stage to “Circle of Life.” This first 15 ...
Idle Muse Theatre Company presents the World Premiere of BLOOD COUNTESS. In the 1600s, Hungary was in a decade long war with the Ottoman Empire. The Turks occupied a large segment of the country. As other nobility unite in defense of the country, Erzsebet Bathory manipulates, coerces and begs her son to remain home to protect ...
Steppenwolf Theatre presents the Chicago premiere of MR. WOLF. A fifteen year old girl believes she is a prophet. MR. WOLF is engrossing! Upon arrival, the stage is set for mystery. Projection Designer Rasean Davonte’ Johnson overlays the image of a farmhouse in front of a darkened interior with lamp lights providing a glimpse into life inside. ...
Remy Bumppo presents the Chicago Premiere of WISH YOU WERE HERE. It’s 1978. Protests are escalating in Iran. Revolutionists are overthrowing the Pahlavi Dynasty. The reign of Ayatollah Khomeini as Supreme Leader is fast-approaching. Meanwhile in the Iranian suburbs, five friends have gathered to celebrate Salme’s wedding. They tease and pluck as they prepare her for ...
The World Premiere of ASHLAND AVENUE. Pete has sold televisions for over forty years. He opened up a dozen stores across Chicago. His commercial catchphrase ‘crazzzzzy prices’ made him iconic - at least locally! Pete was a Chicago fixture in the community. Then, life changed. People shopped online. Retail stores ...
Redtwist Theatre presents HOW TO TRANSCEND A HAPPY MARRIAGE. Paul and George have been best friends with Jane and Michael for years. The couples enjoy sharing meals, playing scrabble and discussing their kids’ antics. Their lives lean hard toward the predictable. When Jane’s office acquires a temp, the friends are intrigued by the woman’s free spirit. ...
Chicago Shakespeare Theater presents CIRCUS ABYSSINIA: ETHIOPIAN DREAMS. Mehari “Bibi” Tesfamariam and Binyam “Bichu” Shimellis grew up dreaming of joining the circus. Brothers Bibi and Bichu worked hard to become jugglers. They taught themselves at a young age and later studied abroad. After perfecting their craft, they returned to their Ethiopian home to co-create and produce ...
Disney Theatrical Group, under the direction of Andrew Flatt, Anne Quart and Thomas Schumacher, and Broadway in Chicago presents Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, the first North American touring production presented by Disney in over 25 years. A self-absorbed prince is cursed by an enchantress. He is condemned to bestial form until he learns to love ...
Goodman Theatre presents THE COLOR PURPLE The Musical. Celie endures assault from her father, torture from her husband and a forced separation from her sister and children. Her grasp on hope is slipping away. She is trapped in a prison of her own unworthiness. The strength of other women ignite her spirit to fight for love ...