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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...

The company of "Don Giovanni" by Lyric Opera of Chicago. (Cory Weaver)

Review: ‘Don Giovanni’ at Lyric Opera delivers a blast of Robert Falls’ operatic past

By Chris Jones

October 12, 2026 at 10:08 a.m.

Director Robert Falls' signature maximalism is still with us, I am happy to report, even...

Tyrick Wiltez Jones plays John Adams in the Marriott Theatre production of “1776,” presented Aug 21-Oct. 13 in Lincolnshire. (Joe Mazza / Brave Lux)

Marriott Theatre’s ‘1776’ also reflects 2024 America

By Myrna Petlicki

August 15, 2024 at 5:39 a.m.

Marriott Theatre will take audiences to “1776” Aug. 21-Oct. 13 in Lincolnshire.

A mural of Frida Kahlo under the CTA "L" tracks along 18th Street in Pilsen in 2020. A number of different tours take in the artwork in the mural-rich Chicago neighborhood. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

What to do in Chicago during the Democratic National Convention: Our 35 critic’s picks

By Hannah Edgar

August 19, 2024 at 11:46 a.m.

Our events guide for Chicago's big week, from shows that embrace politics to local joints...

Harry Lennix, Alana Arenas, Glenn Davis, Tamara Tunie, Ayanna Bria Bakari and Jon Michael Hill in "Purpose" at Steppenwolf Theatre. (Michael Brosilow)

Steppenwolf Theatre’s play ‘Purpose’ is moving to Broadway

By Chris Jones

August 15, 2024 at 2:27 p.m.

The play by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins is slated to open next spring at the Helen Hayes...

Rachel Bloom brings "Death, Let Me Do My Show" to the Steppenwolf Theatre mainstage. (Emilio Madrid)

Column: Rachel Bloom’s ‘Death, Let Me Do My Show’ opens at Steppenwolf, a show with a twist of fate

By Chris Jones

August 13, 2024 at 11:17 a.m.

The solo autobiographical comedy from the star of "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend" started life as something totally...

Sutton Foster and company in "Once Upon a Mattress" on Broadway at the Hudson Theatre in New York. (Joan Marcus)

Review: ‘Once Upon a Mattress’ on Broadway has Sutton Foster as our princess of Woebegone, aiming to peas

By Chris Jones

August 12, 2024 at 9:00 p.m.

She's clearly having a good time as the lead of this over-the-top musical comedy based...

Chad Doreck, T.J. Wilkins and cast in "44 - The unOFFICIAL, unSANCTIONED Obama Musical," now at the Epiphany Center for the Arts in Chicago. (Mackenzie Hilton)

Review: “44 — The unOFFICIAL, unSANCTIONED Obama Musical” deliciously skewers Barack, Joe, Michelle and the gang

By Chris Jones

August 12, 2024 at 2:17 p.m.

This musical satire works because it's well-sung and hilarious. Let's hope it's still running during...

Casey Likes (Marty McFly) and DeLorean in the Broadway production of "Back to the Future: The Musical." The tour is coming to the Cadillac Palace Theatre in Chicago. (Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman)

If you’re going to tour a musical ‘Back to the Future,’ that DeLorean has to fly

By Emily McClanathan

August 9, 2024 at 5:30 a.m.

When the creative team set out to turn the popular movie into a musical, they...

A design rendering of TimeLine Theatre’s new theater building, to be located at 5035 N. Broadway in Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood. (HGA)

The plan changed, but TimeLine Theatre finally begins construction on its new Uptown home

By Chris Jones

August 9, 2024 at 1:18 p.m.

The new building on Broadway will have a lobby with a bar and cafe for...

Will Lidke, Elliot Esquivel, Caitlyn Cerza, Niki-Charisse Franco, Darian Goulding and Ezra Borrero in "Alice by Heart" by Kokandy Productions. (Evan Hanover)

Review: Kokandy Production’s ‘Alice by Heart’ is a complicated musical that reinvents Lewis Carroll

By Chris Jones

August 8, 2024 at 12:13 p.m.

In its Chicago debut at the Chopin Theatre, there's a lovely score by Duncan Sheik...

Kieran Culkin plays Roman Roy in the HBO series "Succession." (Jennifer S. Altman / Los Angeles Times)

‘Succession’ star in new Broadway production of iconic Chicago play

By Chris Jones

August 8, 2024 at 11:32 a.m.

Kieran Culkin will play Ricky Roma in "Glengarry Glen Ross," back on Broadway next spring.