Chicago Theater Report: New Steppenwolf member, new Broadway tours coming to Chicago
Broadway in Chicago has announced several new touring shows, including "The Who's Tommy." And "Octet" opened for a new run at the Goodman to rapturous applause.
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Review: What’s a night at Chicago’s $50 million magic mansion Hand & The Eye actually like?
This city's opulent new magic mansion is now open for business, dress code enforced. In a city that loves magic and fancy nights out, there's nothing else like it in...
New play about Chicago Mayor Harold Washington is coming to Lookingglass Theatre
A new drama centered on Chicago's first Black mayor is coming to the Lookingglass Theatre.
Chicago Theater Report: Alex Edelman comes to Steppenwolf, ‘Jellicle Ball’ ends on Broadway
Also in theater news, Lifeline Theatre announces its next season and Northlight is close to opening its new Evanston home.
Chicago Theater Report: A talk with Shaina Taub on ‘Suffs,’ Johnny Galecki doing a play in Chicago
We spoke to two-time Tony winner Shaina Taub ahead of the Wednesday opening of "Suffs" in Chicago.
Review: Black Ensemble Theater puts on a dance party with ‘Men of Soul’
Aside from being a good time for almost everyone, “Men of Soul” is also a meaningful showcase for Chicago-based talent.
Chicago Theater Report: Sing-along ‘Hamilton’ is coming to Obama center, Hand & The Eye offers happy hour
The new Obama Presidential Center will host a free sing-along screening of the filmed Broadway production of Lin-Manuel Miranda's "Hamilton" (the official musical of the Obama administration in all but...
Review: In ‘Iceboy!’ at the Goodman, the laughs cometh above everything
Nick Offerman is a witty Eugene O'Neill, Megan Mullany goes all-in as a Broadway diva and Sarah Stiles steals the show as her maid in the new musical chilling at...
Review: Gorgeous ‘A Little Night Music’ is alive with desire and dread at the Marriott Theatre
Director Nick Bowling has done some of the best work of his career in creating this in-the-round staging of Sondheim's musical. It's not to be missed.
Review: ‘Reality Detox’ at Second City e.t.c. needs that old Second City chemistry
For its 50th revue, Second City e.t.c. has transformed itself into an improv theater, with few pre-written sketches. It was a brave attempt at shaking things up.