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Chad Doreck, T.J. Wilkins and cast in "44 - The unOFFICIAL, unSANCTIONED Obama Musical," now at the Epiphany Center for the Arts in Chicago. (Mackenzie Hilton)

Review: “44 — The unOFFICIAL, unSANCTIONED Obama Musical” deliciously skewers Barack, Joe, Michelle and the gang

August 12, 2024 at 2:17 p.m.

This musical satire works because it's well-sung and hilarious. Let's hope it's still running during the Democratic National Convention.

A design rendering of TimeLine Theatre’s new theater building, to be located at 5035 N. Broadway in Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood. (HGA)

The plan changed, but TimeLine Theatre finally begins construction on its new Uptown home

August 9, 2024 at 1:18 p.m.

The new building on Broadway will have a lobby with a bar and cafe for the neighborhood and is centered on a 250-seat theater.

Will Lidke, Elliot Esquivel, Caitlyn Cerza, Niki-Charisse Franco, Darian Goulding and Ezra Borrero in "Alice by Heart" by Kokandy Productions. (Evan Hanover)

Review: Kokandy Production’s ‘Alice by Heart’ is a complicated musical that reinvents Lewis Carroll

August 8, 2024 at 12:13 p.m.

In its Chicago debut at the Chopin Theatre, there's a lovely score by Duncan Sheik but a story that gets a bit lost down the rabbit hole.

Kieran Culkin plays Roman Roy in the HBO series "Succession." (Jennifer S. Altman / Los Angeles Times)

‘Succession’ star in new Broadway production of iconic Chicago play

August 8, 2024 at 11:32 a.m.

Kieran Culkin will play Ricky Roma in "Glengarry Glen Ross," back on Broadway next spring.

Julia Miller, LaKecia Harris and Jeffrey Paschal in "Manual Cinema's Christmas Carol" at Writers Theatre in Glencoe.

‘Annie’ is coming to Chicago Theatre for the holidays, plus ‘Manual Cinema’s Christmas Carol’ at Studebaker

August 7, 2024 at 5:00 a.m.

The announcements of holiday shows have begun, including for some downtown productions that likely will be popular.

Ryan Stajmiger, Andrew MacNaughton, Sean Fortunato, Isabella Andrews and Mary Robin Roth in "Young Frankenstein" at Mercury Theater Chicago. (Liz Lauren)

2024 Equity Jeff Award nominations: Goodman and Mercury Theater top the list

August 6, 2024 at 2:58 p.m.

The nominations are in for this year's awards for union-affiliated Equity theaters around Chicago, with “Turret” by A Red Orchid and Mercury's "Young Frankenstein” the shows with the most votes.

Brianna Buckley and ensemble in "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil" at the Goodman Theatre. (Liz Lauren)

Goodman Theatre cancels weekend ‘Midnight’ shows at the last minute

August 5, 2024 at 10:37 a.m.

Patrons took to social media after the performances they were holding tickets for were called off. The theater said different factors contributed.

Cyd Blakewell and Michael Patrick Thornton star in "Obliteration" by Gift Theatre in Steppenwolf's 1700 venue. (Joe Mazza)

Review: ‘Obliteration’ from Gift Theatre is stunning at Steppenwolf. Tough ticket, though.

August 1, 2024 at 2:24 p.m.

In Andrew Hinderaker's profoundly risky new play, it's near-impossible to tell where the actors leave off and the characters they're playing begin.

Mark Uhre as Nick Bottom with members of the company in the musical "Something Rotten!," part of the 2024 Stratford Festival in Ontario, Canada. (Ann Baggley)

Stratford Festival 2024: Rotten fathers and fun musicals at Ontario’s gathering of the theater faithful

August 3, 2024 at 12:23 p.m.

It's playing in five venues through mid-November up north, and "La Cage aux Folles" alone is worth the trip.

Lyric Opera of Chicago has appointed John Mangum as the opera's new general director, president and CEO, here outside the Lyric Opera House in Chicago (Kyle Flubacker)

Lyric Opera of Chicago names new general director

July 31, 2024 at 10:39 a.m.

John Mangum, currently the executive director and chief executive officer of the Houston Symphony Orchestra, is Lyric's new general director, president and CEO.

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