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Eddie Weaver and cast in "A Strange Loop" at Raven Theatre in a co-production with About Face. (Joe Mazza)

Review: ‘A Strange Loop’ at Raven Theatre is very off-Loop, and breathtakingly good

By Chris Jones

October 15, 2026 at 12:45 p.m.

Michael R. Jackson's musical won the Pulitzer and Tony Awards, but it's just now being...

Highland Park native Marina Franklin, who has TV and film credits, including HBO’s “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver,” is one of the headliners at the Funny is Female Comedy Festival, Oct. 22-25, at Comedy Plex in Oak Park. (Ashley Chappell)

‘Now there’s a girls’ club’: Funny is Female fest draws 50 comedians to Oak Park

By Myrna Petlicki

October 15, 2026 at 10:20 a.m.

More than 50 comics from around the country will be performing at the Funny is...

Ferdinand (Lawrence Grimm) and Will (Lenin Izquierdo) in "Any Rebellion of Will" at Trap Door Theatre. (George Hudson)

Review: ‘Any Rebellion of Will’ is an absurdist breath of fresh air at Trap Door Theatre

By Chris Jones

October 14, 2026 at 1:24 p.m.

This world premiere, penned by S.L. Daniels and accurately billed as a dark, absurdist comedy...

Attendees sit on the ground near the Perry's stage after the final act of the day at Lollapalooza 2015.

Column: When can we have Lolla back? Glastonbury? It depends on how much we value art — and how much we’re willing to risk.

By Chris Jones

February 10, 2021 at 12:41 p.m.

The last big scene of "The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart,"...

Sideshow Theatre announces virtual season of readings

By Chris Jones

February 9, 2021 at 1:06 p.m.

Sideshow Theatre has announced a 2021 season of virtual readings, its first slate under new...

Steppenwolf cancels planned L.A. filming, creates audio play from ‘I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter’

By Chris Jones

February 9, 2021 at 9:00 a.m.

Chicago's Steppenwolf Theatre said Tuesday that it was canceling its previously announced June production of...

Charlene Gehm, protean dancer with the Joffrey Ballet, dies at 69

By The New York Times

February 8, 2021 at 3:39 p.m.

Charlene Gehm, a dancer who thrilled audiences and critics alike with her excellence in an...

‘Missed Connections’ at Red Orchid is proof that magicians are skilled connectors, rocking the lockdown

By Chris Jones

February 7, 2021 at 2:04 p.m.

Magic has been thriving in this global lockdown. Why? Many reasons. One is that illusionists...

Update: Joffrey Ballet announces ‘Boléro’ as a streaming world premiere, now on Feb. 26

By Doug George

February 6, 2021 at 1:40 p.m.

The Joffrey Ballet has announced a world premiere, "Boléro," to be streamed by the company...

Zanies reopens Feb. 12 in Rosement, plus streams a Valentine’s Day show

By Doug George

February 5, 2021 at 3:59 p.m.

Zanies Comedy Club has Valentine's Day plans. The Zanies location in Rosemont will reopen for...

Tyla Abercrumbie will write a play for Raven Theatre to launch $25,000 new-play initiative

By Doug George

February 5, 2021 at 2:52 p.m.

The North Side's Raven Theatre has announced a $25,000 new-play initiative with Chicago writer, director...

Hubbard Street Dance hires former company member as new artistic director

By Chris Jones

February 4, 2021 at 12:00 p.m.

Chicago's Hubbard Street Dance Company announced Thursday that it has hired a former company dancer,...

Hal Holbrook, nominated for an Oscar for best actor in a supporting role for his work in "Into the Wild," is pictured at the Academy Awards in 2008.

Whoopi Goldberg, Gilda Radner, John Leguizamo and many more: They all owe a solo debt to Hal Holbrook

By Chris Jones

February 4, 2021 at 7:00 a.m.

What was the greatest solo show you ever saw, or maybe wish you had seen?...