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Review: In Lifeline Theatre’s ‘War of the Worlds,’ comedy wins out over human drama
This new adaptation of the 1898 H.G. Wells novel has many of the hallmarks of a campy sci-fi B movie: cheesy dialogue, exaggerated stock characters and visuals with low-budget charm.
Review: In world premiere ‘Neighborhood Watch’ at Jackalope Theatre, an uneasy time in suburbia
What happens when a Muslim man moves into a predominantly white, politically divided suburb a month after the 2024 election?
Review: In ‘Endgame’ at Facility Theatre, reality and dystopia wash together
Don't miss a rare chance to see Samuel Beckett’s 1957 play, directed here by Yasen Peyankov.
With sculptures of ‘Vivid Creatures,’ the Morton Arboretum goes for color this time
The west suburban nature park's latest outdoor show of sculptures is by Portland artists Heather and Fez BeGaetz, with figures inspired by the wildlife of Northern Illinois.
Talking about mythology in the musical ‘Hadestown’: ‘It’s a sad song / But we sing it anyway’
In a panel discussion at Chicago's National Hellenic Museum, cast members share what's on their minds as they tell the story of Orpheus and Eurydice.
Review: ‘Gorgeous’ by Raven and Rivendell Theatres begins with the love between pets and people
This world premiere co-production has plenty of twists and turns — some of them touching, some dark and some unlikely.
Review: ‘ART’ by Remy Bumppo is less about the painting, more about the friendship
The current Chicago production of Yasmina Reza’s 1994 play poses the question: What’s more important, uncomfortable honesty or unconditional support?
David Cerda put some of his own story into ‘Scary Town.’ It’s not an easy story.
The co-founder and resident playwright of Hell in a Handbag is known for his gloriously over-the-top parody shows. His own background is less well known — for a while including...
Review: ‘Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus’ at Redtwist Theatre gives itself over to spectacle
In Taylor Mac's version, the title character is inspired by a bit part, simply called a “country fellow” in the original, who is sentenced to hang by the Roman emperor.