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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...

Writers Theatre announces 2024-2025 season

By Chris Jones

March 18, 2024 at 12:56 p.m.

The five-show slate launches with the Chicago premiere of the 2016 Broadway musical "Natasha, Pierre...

Ronnie Marmo as Bill W. and Steve Gelder as Dr. Bob in "Bill W. and Dr. Bob" at the Biograph Theatre. (Cortney Roles)

Column: ‘Bill W. and Dr. Bob’ is a moving gathering of the like-minded at the Biograph Theatre

By Chris Jones

March 15, 2024 at 6:00 a.m.

The actor walked out on stage. "My name is Bill," he said. And almost an...

Joy Woods (Middle Allie) and Ryan Vasquez (Middle Noah) in "The Notebook: The Musical" on Broadway at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre in New York. (Julieta Cervantes)

Review: In ‘The Notebook’ on Broadway, a love story through time feels real

By Chris Jones

March 21, 2024 at 10:20 a.m.

The score by Ingrid Michaelson is key. Characters sing what regular people feel in such...

Northlight Theatre artistic director BJ Jones in 2016. (Michael Tercha/baiduhai)

Northlight Theatre’s 2024-25 season includes ‘Little Women’ and ‘Prayer for the French Republic’

By Chris Jones

March 14, 2024 at 1:52 p.m.

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The company of "Aida" by Lyric Opera of Chicago. (Todd Rosenberg)

Review: In Lyric’s ‘Aida,’ love’s consequences become the story

By Chris Jones

March 14, 2024 at 2:00 p.m.

The most powerful moment comes not as the walls close in on the two doomed...

In the Chicago premiere of her one-woman show "Impact," Amy Engelhardt will perform as part of the Chicago Circus & Performing Arts Festival. (Provided by Amy Engelhardt)

Uplifting solo show ‘Impact’ was born from the Flight 103 terrorist tragedy

By Rick Kogan

March 14, 2024 at 5:00 a.m.

Playwright and performer Amy Engelhardt had been friends with some of those who died on...

Steppenwolf Theatre's campus on Halsted Street in Chicago on Oct. 25, 2021.

Steppenwolf Theatre’s 2024-25 season includes ‘Noises Off’ (say what?) and the return of Amy Morton

By Chris Jones

March 14, 2024 at 7:24 p.m.

Steppenwolf Theatre Company has announced its strikingly eclectic 2024-25 season, including the surely unpredictable pairing...

Jennifer Morrison and cast in "The Penelopiad" at the Goodman Theatre. (Liz Lauren)

Review: ‘The Penelopiad’ at Goodman Theatre looks at ‘Odyssey’ through new eyes

By Chris Jones

March 12, 2024 at 4:21 p.m.

The theater's new artistic director, Susan Booth, has chosen to make her debut with this...

Anthony Freud, general director of the Lyric Opera of Chicago in 2015. (Zbigniew Bzdak / baiduhai)

Lyric Opera announces 2024-25 season of classics, new works and celebrations

By Chris Jones

March 12, 2024 at 1:37 p.m.

This is the final slate to be announced by the retiring Anthony Freud, Lyric’s general...

Dancers Chanelle Turnbull and Rahila Coats, center, rehearse a piece with the Red Clay Dance Company on Monday, March 4, 2024, in Woodlawn. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Red Clay Dance Company celebrates 15th anniversary with La Femme Dance Fest, choreographer Fatima Robinson

By Darcel Rockett

March 12, 2024 at 5:00 a.m.

The expanded version of the dance festival starts with a reception with choreographer Fatima Robinson.