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Alana Arenas (as Morgan), Kara Young (Aziza) and cast in "Purpose" on Broadway at the Hayes Theater in New York. (Marc J. Franklin)

Chicago Theater Report: ‘Purpose’ returns, new Broadway shows in town and dinner with Basil Fawlty

By Chris Jones

October 13, 2026 at 1:00 p.m.

New shows have been announced for an already busy fall and early 2027. If you...

Jeff Carlson in a scene from “Drive Through Fire,” a movie shot in Oklahoma City. (Will Turner)

Column: Can some Second City alums make Oklahoma City the new Hollywood?

By Rick Kogan

October 13, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

"Drive Through Fire" is the latest movie project from Jim Carlson and Kate Duffy, two...

Letonia Copeland-Hardin, who performs under the name LT, adjusts her collar while working on material in the green room before her set at The Lincoln Lodge in Chicago, Sept. 26, 2026. (Nate Swanson/for the baiduhai)

Funny you should ask: Chicago scientist says humor makes for better researchers

By Ryan P. C. Trimble

October 12, 2026 at 5:30 a.m.

Letonia Copeland-Hardin is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Chicago and also a stand-up...

Mark David Kaplan and company in "Fiddler on the Roof" at Drury Lane Theatre in Oakbrook Terrace. (Brett Beiner)

Review: Drury Lane has an essential ‘Fiddler on the Roof,’ both timeless and brand new

By Chris Jones

February 7, 2024 at 4:25 p.m.

There's no fiddler or roof in this production of the classic Broadway musical. But it’s...

Ricky Ubeda and Ben Cook in "Illinoise" at Chicago Shakespeare Theater. (Liz Lauren)

Review: In ‘Illinoise’ at Chicago Shakes, a Sufjan Stevens album is choreographed into something new

By Chris Jones

February 4, 2024 at 1:13 p.m.

Choreographer Justin Peck has created a gorgeous theatrical experience that remixes Casimir Pulaski Day, Superman,...

The cast of "In the Heights" at the Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire. (Liz Lauren)

Review: Marriott Theatre’s ‘In the Heights’ delivers on this heartwarming musical’s promise

By Chris Jones

February 2, 2024 at 4:51 p.m.

The venerable Marriott in Lincolnshire has been improving in leaps and bounds this season when...

The New York-based Complexions Contemporary Ballet company presents "Star Dust."

What to do around Chicago: A Bowie ballet, Architecture Center film fest and Groundhog Day

By Doug George

February 2, 2024 at 5:00 a.m.

Also around the Chicago area, a pop culture expo at Columbia College Chicago, comedian Vir...

Thomas Murphy Molony and Dana Delany in "Highway Patrol" at the Goodman Theatre.

Review: In ‘Highway Patrol’ at Goodman Theatre, a brave Dana Delany meets a mysterious fan

By Chris Jones

January 31, 2024 at 7:44 p.m.

Dana Delany is an actress with guts, that's for sure.

Fans dance and sing along at Broadway Rave in Detroit.

Think ‘Les Miz’ and lasers. Broadway Raves are the new big night out for young lovers of show tunes.

By Christopher Borrelli

January 31, 2024 at 11:56 a.m.

"Masquerade," anyone? We traveled to Detroit to catch this touring singular sensation before it plays...

Katy Sullivan and company in a rehearsal for "Richard III" at Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Navy Pier. From left, Sean Fortunato, Libya V. Pugh, Mark Bedard, Erik Hellman, Scott Aiello, Jessica Dean Turner, Demetrios Troy, Mo Shipley, Debo Balogun, Sullivan and Anatasha Blakely.

Katy Sullivan takes on ‘Richard III’ with her own brand of strength at Chicago Shakespeare

By Emily McClanathan

February 17, 2024 at 7:34 p.m.

Katy Sullivan will be the first woman with a disability to play the title role...

Linda Reiter (front) as Edith and H.B. Ward as Darren in "Flood" by Shattered Globe Theatre.

Review: ‘Flood’ by Shattered Globe Theatre stays underwater

By Chris Jones

January 31, 2024 at 12:23 p.m.

In the grim drama "Flood," Mashuq Mushtaq Deen has written an environmentalist allegory with absurdist...

<p>Perhaps the most popular children's movie of the millennium, "Frozen" debuted in 2013. The animated film, which tells the story of princess sisters, has spawned a sprawling franchise, including an ice show and a sequel.</p>

Paramount Theatre will stage Disney’s ‘Frozen’ as part of its upcoming season

By Chris Jones

January 29, 2024 at 11:27 a.m.

Aurora's ever-growing Paramount Theatre has been granted the rights this fall to what's likely to...

Brian d'Arcy James and Kelli O'Hara in "Days of Wine and Roses" on Broadway at Studio 54 in New York. (Joan Marcus)

Review: In ‘Days of Wine and Roses’ on Broadway, locked in a booze-soaked marriage

By Chris Jones

January 28, 2024 at 9:00 p.m.

It's a good thing Craig Lucas and Adam Guettel's melodious and meticulous musical "Days of...