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Review: JUDGMENT DAY AT CHICAGO SHAKESPEARE THEATER at Chicago Shakespeare Theater


by Rachel Weinberg - May 02, 2024

JUDGMENT DAY may be a world premiere comedy, but it trades in old-school jokes. Rob Ulin’s play is relatively simple and wears its moral heart on its sleeve (Main takeaway: Don’t be a jerk), even if lead role Sammy Campo doesn’t have a heart at all. While JUDGMENT DAY pokes some fun at the Catholic ...

Review: JOFFREY BALLET'S MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at Lyric Opera House


by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - April 28, 2024

What did our critic think of JOFFREY BALLET'S MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at Lyric Opera House?...

Review: JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE at Goodman Theatre


by Zac Thriffiley - April 25, 2024

Under the meticulous direction of Chuck Smith, the Goodman’s newest revival of JOE TURNER’S COME AND GONE emphasizes the play’s continued relevance through masterful performances that find cause for celebration and laughter even in the face of oppression. The production has already been extended thr...

Review: BROOKLYN LAUNDRY at Northlight Theatre


by Zac Thriffiley - April 22, 2024

Under the direction of BJ Jones, John Patrick Shanley's newest play boasts a talented cast gifted with good humor and heartfelt emotion, but the uneven script feels as though it shrank in a dryer fed by clichés rather than coins....

Review: GUYS AND DOLLS at Drury Lane Theatre, Oakbrook Terrace


by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - April 19, 2024

The number of sinners at the mission impresses General Cartwright (Heidi Kettenring in another comedic gem), especially Big Jule (KC McNeil in his Drury debut).  As Adelaide and Nathan are trying to leave to get married, the mission band arrives with its new leader Sky Masterson. He and Sarah were m...

Review: THE MUSIC MAN at Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire IL


by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - April 22, 2024

The newest production at Marriott Lincolnshire is Meredith Willson’s classic and beloved The Music Man. Director/choreographer Katie Spelman has stayed true to the script and has made the fictional town of River City – based on Willson’s hometown of Mason City, Iowa – come to life....

Review: ROSENCRANTZ AND GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD at Court Theatre


by Zac Thriffiley - April 09, 2024

Charles Newell's final project as Court Theatre's artistic director offers audiences a hilarious exploration of what makes us human as well as a stunning reminder of his keen dramaturgical instincts. The production has already been extended through April 28 due to critical acclaim and popular demand...

Review: THE CHOIR OF MAN at Apollo Theater


by Rachel Weinberg - April 04, 2024

Raise a glass to THE CHOIR OF MAN, a rollicking good time of a show. The show’s a UK transfer and it transports audiences to the fictitious pub The Jungle, modeled after classic Irish and British pubs. Therein, the eponymous nine man choir serves up pop and rock hits on tap. THE CHOIR OF MAN is all ...

Review: PETER PAN National Tour Presented by Broadway In Chicago


by Zac Thriffiley - March 29, 2024

This newest adaptation of PETER PAN unquestionably corrects injustices that never should have been committed in the first place. But by flying Peter so enthusiastically into 2024, the creative team has stripped him and his story of some of their magic, making the boy who wouldn't grow up more out of...

Review: JERSEY BOYS at Mercury Theater Chicago


by Rachel Weinberg - March 29, 2024

Mercury Theater Chicago has staged a “homegrown” production of JERSEY BOYS full of Chicago heart. The bio jukebox musical has graced Chicago tour stages over the years (in fact, I had a chuckle looking back at the review of the first national tour I wrote for my high school newspaper), but this is t...

Past Shows

Urinetown
4/5 - 4/7/2024


Winner of three Tony Awards, three Outer Critics Circle Awards, two Lucille Lortel Awards and two Obie Awards, Urinetown is a hilarious musical satire of ...

Disney's Descendants
3/3 - 3/5/2023


Based on the popular Disney Channel Original Movies, Disney's Descendants: The Musical is a brand-new musical jam-packed with comedy, adventure, Disney characters, and hit songs ...

Disney's The Little Mermaid Jr
11/18 - 12/11/2022


In a magical kingdom fathoms below, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. But first, ...

Spring Awakening
9/30 - 10/9/2022


Spring Awakening explodes onto the stage with a raw and powerful exploration of teenage angst and sexual awakening in a repressed society. Set in late ...

Something Rotten!
7/29 - 7/31/2022


Welcome to the Renaissance and the outrageous, crowd-pleasing musical farce, Something Rotten. Created by Grammy Award-winning songwriter Wayne Kirkpatrick, and successful screenwriters Karey Kirkpatrick and ...

Disney's The Lion King Jr
6/17 - 6/19/2022


The African savannah comes to life with Simba, Rafiki and an unforgettable cast of characters as they journey from Pride Rock to the jungle and ...

13
3/6 - 3/8/2020


Geek. Poser. Jock. Beauty Queen. Wannabe. These are the labels that can last a lifetime. With an unforgettable rock score from Tony Award-winning composer, Jason ...

LEGALLY BLONDE
7/19 - 7/21/2019


Elle Woods, a bubbly sorority girl known for her love of pink and all things fashion, isn't taken seriously. But when her boyfriend Warner dumps ...

LEGALLY BLONDE JR.
6/21 - 6/23/2019


Legally Blonde JR. follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes, snobbery and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. When Elle's boyfriend, Warner, ...

ROALD DAHL'S WILLY WONKA JR.
4/26 - 5/19/2019


Roald Dahl's timeless story of the world-famous candy man and his quest to find an heir is a golden ticket to adventure....


The legendary Broadway musical has been specially adapted to meet the needs of young performers. This author-approved, PG-rated edition has been abridged to a running ...

DISNEY'S ALADDIN JR.
11/16 - 12/8/2018


Greasepaint Theatre for Youth presents Disney's Aladdin Jr. For tickets and information, visit the website....

DISNEY'S ALADDIN JR.
11/30 - 12/8/2018


Greasepaint Theatre for Youth presents Disney's Aladdin Jr. For tickets and information, visit the website....

SPRING AWAKENING
10/12 - 10/20/2018


Spring Awakening explodes onto the stage with a raw and powerful exploration of teenage angst and sexual awakening in a repressed society. Set in late ...

GODSPELL JR
6/22 - 6/23/2018


This best loved musical by two-time Academy Award-winner Stephen Schwartz is now available in a Junior version! Drawing from various theatrical traditions, such as clowning, ...

DISNEY'S PETER PAN JR
4/27 - 5/12/2018


Based on J.M. Barrie's classic tale and featuring an unforgettable score by Morris "Moose" Charlap and Jule Styne with lyrics by Carolyn Leigh and Betty ...

PIPPIN
4/13 - 4/14/2018


Pippin, the energetic and sometimes bizarre brainchild of director Bob Fosse, takes you on a wild journey of self-discovery. Pippin, a young prince seemingly bored ...


In a magical kingdom fathoms below, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. But first, ...


The Brainy and Beautiful Belle yearns to escape her provincial life...and her brute of a suitor, Gaston. However, Belle gets more adventurous than she wanted ...

13
3/17 - 3/18/2017


Geek. Poser. Jock. Beauty Queen. Wannabe. These are the labels that can last a lifetime. With an unforgettable rock score from Tony Award-winning composer, Jason ...

ELF-THE MUSICAL JR.
12/4 - 12/12/2015


A title known the world over, Elf The Musical JR. is a must-produce holiday musical that can easily become an annual tradition for any theatre. ...

LEGALLY BLONDE
7/24 - 7/25/2015


Elle Woods, a bubbly sorority girl known for her love of pink and all things fashion, isn't taken seriously. But when her boyfriend Warner dumps ...

LEGALLY BLONDE JR.
6/26 - 6/27/2015


Legally Blonde JR. follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes, snobbery and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. When Elle's boyfriend, Warner, ...

WEST SIDE STORY
4/24 - 4/26/2015


West Side Story, a modern Romeo and Juliet set against the backdrop of gang violence, is a powerful and timeless musical. The music was composed ...

WEST SIDE STORY
4/10 - 4/11/2015


West Side Story, a modern Romeo and Juliet set against the backdrop of gang violence, is a powerful and timeless musical. The music was composed ...

DISNEY'S PETER PAN JR
4/25 - 4/26/2014


Based on J.M. Barrie's classic tale and featuring an unforgettable score by Morris "Moose" Charlap and Jule Styne with lyrics by Carolyn Leigh and Betty ...


Broadway's legendary musical has been specially adapted to meet the needs of young performers. This author-approved edition has been abridged to a running time of ...

ROALD DAHL'S WILLY WONKA JR
6/14 - 6/15/2013


Roald Dahl's timeless story of the world-famous candy man and his quest to find an heir comes to life in this stage adaptation of  Charlie ...

All Shook Up
5/10 - 5/11/2013


Inspired by and featuring the songs of Elvis Presley. It's 1955, and into a square little town in a square little state rides a guitar-playing ...

13
12/7 - 12/9/2012


A grown-up story about growing up! When his parents get divorced and he's forced to move from New York to a small town in Indiana, ...

DISNEY'S ALADDIN JR
11/30 - 12/1/2012


Welcome to Agrabah, City of Enchantment, where every beggar has a story and every camel has a tail! All of your favorite characters are here ...

SPRING AWAKENING
3/23 - 4/7/2012


Winner of 8 TONY Awards, including BEST MUSICAL, strongSPRING AWAKENING/strong celebrates the unforgettable journey from youth to adulthood with a power, poignancy, and passion that ...

SPRING AWAKENING
3/23 - 3/31/2012


Winner of 8 TONY Awards, including BEST MUSICAL, strongSPRING AWAKENING/strong celebrates the unforgettable journey from youth to adulthood with a power, poignancy, and passion that ...

RENT-SCHOOL EDITION
5/13 - 12/9/2011


Set in the East Village of New York City, strongRENT SCHOOL EDITION/strong is about falling in love, finding your voice and living for today. Winner ...

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