Angels hovering anew over Chicago’s North Side. The return of Brian Friel. And a “Raisin” we could call our own. Here’s our ...

Anthony Rapp, an original Broadway star of “Rent,” will appear as Benjamin Stone in the upcoming Porchlight Music Theatre ...

Cameron Mackintosh's new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's legendary musical, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, is now playing at ...

Theater producer Cameron Mackintosh has been bringing long runs of grand theatrical spectacles to Chicago for nearly half a century now. Delivering a big night out for regular folks remains a ...

Arguably no city offers a holiday theater menu as big or eclectic as Chicago’s. From the North Side to South Side and even in the suburbs, companies are summoning classic Scrooges, remixing chestnuts ...

Court Theatre took home the most awards at Chicago’s top theater honors Monday night, leading the 2025 Equity Jeff honors with nine awards, including two for its co-production of “Falsettos” with ...

Court Theatre swept at the recent 2025 Equity Jeff Awards, an annual recognition of Chicago’s acclaimed theater community. The spotlight was a big moment for the theater—as well as for a course of ...

Second City skewers seasonal traditions Members of The Second City’s touring company send up holiday traditions in the sketch ...

Three different times over their past year, popular and longstanding Chicago stage theater spaces have made headlines for their demise. But it's not all bad news by any stretch.

City Theatre Company’s CHICAGO was met with a warm audience response on opening night—and deservedly so. Now celebrating its ...

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