Review: ‘Iraq, But Funny’ at Lookingglass Theatre is a stunning debut in need of an edit
Atra Asdou's play is a sharp-elbowed satire that explores both one family's history and the damage wrought by colonialism in the Middle East.
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Review: ‘Chaos Theory of Everything’ at Second City e.t.c. has a sweet cast but a bit too much chaos
This show marks a welcome return of Second City really involving the audience, and it's good to see this cast go for more of what's in the news, especially in...
John C. Reilly will bring his show ‘Mister Romantic’ to Steppenwolf this fall
In "Mister Romantic," the Chicago-born John C. Reilly and his band perform American musical standards.
Amy Morton is back on stage in ‘You Will Get Sick’ at Steppenwolf Theatre. What took her so long?
Having starred back-to-back in "August: Osage County" and "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?," there was no way at the time that she was getting back on stage, she says.
Review: ‘Call Me Izzy’ on Broadway stars Jean Smart as a working-class woman with dreams
Jean Smart makes her first appearance on stage in the bathroom of a mobile home in a Louisiana trailer park. It will likely be a jolt for her fans.
Review: ‘Kimberly Akimbo’ arrives in Chicago, a moving musical about a teenager facing mortality
Because of a rare medical condition, Kimberly's appearance suggests a woman in her 60s. She's played on this excellent first national tour by Carolee Carmello.
Review: The Broadway-bound ’42 Balloons’ is lifted by songs you’ll feel like you know
The new British writer and composer Jack Godfrey has created a fun show based on the true story of a man who flew in a lawn chair, with songs inspired...
Review: ‘Black Bone’ by Definition Theatre looks at race and artificial intelligence
Set some ways into the future, the outer frame of the play is a futuristic and over-the-top game show.
The musical ’42 Balloons’ at Chicago Shakes is a producer’s bet on the unknown
Producer Kevin McCollum's musical is based on the true story of “Lawnchair Larry” Walters, a Vietnam veteran who attached balloons to a lawn chair to fly. It was written by...
2025 Tony Awards: Steppenwolf Theatre’s ‘Purpose’ wins best play, ‘Maybe Happy Ending’ is best musical
"Purpose," a drama that was commissioned and first produced by Chicago's Steppenwolf Theatre Company, has won the Tony Award for best play.