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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.

The entire Broadway cast and creative team of Branden Jacob-Jenkins' Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning...

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...

Emma Grace Bailey and the cast of "Beehive: The 60's Musical" at the Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire. (Liz Lauren)

Review: ‘Beehive: The 60’s Musical’ at Marriott Theatre is a fun way to revisit the songs of an era

By Chris Jones

June 28, 2024 at 9:11 a.m.

This is a zesty summer show dedicated to the music of female musicians of the...

Hansel Tan and Wai Yim in "Zac Efron" by Token Theatre at A Red Orchid Theatre. (Daniel Eggert)

Review: ‘Zac Efron,’ about a pair of gay Asian Americans, is a very funny debut for Token Theatre

By Chris Jones

June 27, 2024 at 2:16 p.m.

The play has little to do with the actor Zac Efron, but instead follows these...

Laurie Metcalf and Micah Stock in the world premiere of "Little Bear Ridge Road" at Steppenwolf Theatre. (Michael Brosilow)

Review: In compelling ‘Little Bear Ridge Road’ at Steppenwolf Theatre, Laurie Metcalf meets her match

By Chris Jones

June 24, 2024 at 3:35 p.m.

Samuel L. Hunter's beautifully personal play is now premiering in Chicago, with a cast that...

Actor Miguel Long in "Clue: A Walking Mystery," an experience based at Block 37 in Chicago, inspired by the Hasbro board game and produced by Right Angle Entertainment.

Review: ‘Clue: A Walking Mystery’ sends you scavenging the Loop to solve a puzzle

By Emily McClanathan

June 25, 2024 at 1:45 p.m.

The ticketed experience is back in Chicago for a second summer. You get in your...

J. Harrison Ghee, as "The Lady Chablis," top, and fellow cast members rehearse a musical number for "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil" at the Goodman Theatre on June 7, 2024. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

In ‘Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil’ at the Goodman Theatre, Lady Chablis will take the spotlight

By Chris Jones

June 21, 2024 at 5:45 a.m.

A new musical version of John Berendt's book opens soon in Chicago, set in the...

The company of "Cats: The Jellicle Ball" at Perelman Arts Center in New York. (Matthew Murphy)

Review: ‘Cats: The Jellicle Ball’ in New York gives this musical a whole new ballroom life

By Chris Jones

June 20, 2024 at 8:00 p.m.

What makes this new deconstruction of a classic Broadway title different is that it celebrates...

Clifton Frei, Mikayla De Guzman, Felix Mayes, Bide Akande, Seoyoung Park and Amy Gorelow in "Attempts On Her Life" by TUTA Theatre. (Candice Lee Conner)

Review: ‘Attempts on Her Life’ is a confounding non-play, with candy — welcome back, TUTA

By Chris Jones

June 18, 2024 at 1:53 p.m.

Martin Crimp's dark deconstruction of a play is what this long-standing experimental theater company has...

Brody Grant and the cast of "The Outsiders" perform onstage during the 77th Annual Tony Awards at David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center on June 16, 2024, in New York City. (Theo Wargo/Getty Images)

Tony Awards 2024: ‘Outsiders’ and ‘Stereophonic’ are big winners, plus a long-awaited nod for Daniel Radcliffe

By Chris Jones

June 17, 2024 at 12:19 p.m.

In one of several surprises at theater's big night, Shaina Taub won best book and...

Adisa Williams and Andy Bolduc in "The Devil is in the Detours" on the Second City Mainstage. (Timothy M. Schmidt)

Review: ‘The Devil is in the Detours’ at Second City is a signpost for where sketch comedy is going

By Chris Jones

June 14, 2024 at 2:12 p.m.

This 112th Mainstage revue at Second City features a don't-mess-with-us crew that pokes fun at...

The national tour of "The Kite Runner," now at Chicago's CIBC Theatre. (Bekah Lynn Photography)

Review: ‘The Kite Runner’ at CIBC Theatre has a compelling story that struggles to fly on stage

By Chris Jones

June 13, 2024 at 1:46 p.m.

I liked the touring cast very much indeed, but this adaptation of Khaled Hosseini's novel...