Review: ‘Twihard! A Twilight Musical Parody’ gets its world premiere at Otherworld Theatre — this one’s for the fans
Under all of the laughs, there’s a surprising amount of heart in “Twihard!,” thanks in no small part to the music.
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A deep dive into Bob Dylan and ‘Girl From the North Country’
The show offers Bob Dylan fans and novices alike the chance to deep dive into the artist’s catalog and explore his intricate lyrics.
Comedy for spring 2024: Our top 10 picks, from Brett Goldstein to Ilana Glazer
Sometimes the biggest names in comedy are hard to ignore when they come through town. Just look at Hard Rock Live's star-filled start to 2024 in Northwest Indiana: Ron White...
‘Hip Hop Nutcracker’ blends classical with hip hop, with MC Kurtis Blow helping build the energy
When the creators of "The Hip Hop Nutcracker" melded hip hop dancing with Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's famous ballet score, there was a feeling they had something special on their hands....
First-time 312 Comedy Festival opens this week: Our 5 picks from a lineup of dozens of comics at Zanies, the Chicago Theatre and beyond
The close relationship between the Nashville-based Outback Presents and the Chicago-based Jam Productions dates back to working on the TBS Just for Laughs festival a decade ago when the massive...
Review: In ‘Mesmerized’ at Chicago Children’s Theatre, Ben Franklin solves a science mystery
As one of science fiction writer Arthur C. Clarke's adages goes: Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic. So if you happen to be the king of France in...
Comedy for fall 2023: Our top 10 picks, from Nikki Glaser to Jerry Seinfeld and Jim Gaffigan
Once you start poring over the upcoming fall comedy season, it quickly becomes an overwhelming embarrassment of riches. Apologies in advance to all the worthy acts and artists, from Second...
Becoming Michael: ‘MJ the Musical’ will star Roman Banks as the king of pop as tour launches in Chicago
The first album actor Roman Banks remembers playing around his house growing up was "The Ultimate Jackson 5 Collection." He recalled dancing with his family to Michael Jackson's "Rockin' Robin"...
7 outdoor theater options for summer 2023: Shakespeare dominates under the stars
Summer is Shakespeare's real time to shine. Everywhere you turn during these warm months around Chicago and beyond, you can find a variety of Shakespearean productions tempting you to stave...
Chicago cast knows a lot has to go right to create ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’
Welcome to the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society. Chris Bean will be making his directorial debut, and for the next two hours his cast will be telling you the story of...