A slow-burning, character-driven drama with sharp wit and an undercurrent of tension, The Sugar Wife draws you in with humor and measured storytelling before revealing something far darker beneath the surface. One of the things that I love most about plays is that you never quite know what you are going to get. You may…
A campy parody of a noir mystery, Off-Nights At The Sometimes Café is set for a world premiere right here in Chicago. Only five shows to choose from! Thompson Street Opera Company is kicking off 2026 with a bang! Off-Nights at the Sometimes Café is a campy parody of a noir mystery and a joyful queer…
A dynamic one-person comedy about a struggling actor manning the phones at a New York restaurant reservation desk, Fully Committed is an energetic showcase of comic timing and character work. I remember hearing about Fully Committed when it premiered on Broadway in 2016, starring Jesse Tyler Ferguson. One-person shows are always notable because of how…
Relaunching a previously sold-out production, Chicago Dance Crash is set to remount LXIV (six.four), a fusion of dance, storytelling, and chess, for two nights only! One of the best things about the Chicago performing arts scene is the incredible variety. Dancing, storytelling, movement – you name it, we’ve got it. And every once in a…
A Dominican story of love and resilience, The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao, about a nerdy, eccentric college student trying to navigate relationships, will have you laughing and reaching for the tissues. I am a little embarrassed to admit that I had never heard of the book The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao…
Sophisticated and bitingly funny, Goodman Theatre’s new production of Holiday, about members of a dysfunctional rich family trying to survive each other, has spectacular sets and an excellent cast. There is a rich history of media that centers around dominant fathers and their children. From The Godfather series to Succession, there is a balance between…
An outrageous comedy with a fearlessly silly cast, Dracula: A Comedy Of Terrors, about a real estate agent who sells Dracula a house and unwittingly introduces him to his lovely fiancée, will have you rolling with laughter. I have always been a little freaked out by vampires. It must have been based on some creepiness…
Lively and well-crafted with earworms galore, Marriott Theatre’s new production of Little Shop Of Horrors is a dazzling good time. I have to confess, I love Little Shop Of Horrors. When the movie first came out, I was obsessed with it. My friends and I planned adolescent productions, chose costumes, and rehearsed scenes. I knew…
A charming show with heart, My Life As A Cowboy, about a young man who aspires to be a country-western dancer and move to a big city, is an incredibly funny and joyful time. Remember when you were a teenager and the whole world was your oyster? And at the same time, you felt like…
