“People, are you ready? Circolombia is in the room!” This was the chant that began slowly and tentatively and built to a full on proclamation complete with fist pumping and other crowd […]
Adventure Stage Chicago is fighting for good again, in this 15th season of its existence, by working to eradicate hunger specifically, and to disrupt generational poverty. Everyone loves a theater with a mission, […]
The American Revolution by Theater Unspeakable has come to Chicago’s Greenhouse Theater Center with a new take on history, one whose spirit and cast of characters tell big stories about epic events on […]
Chicago Paris Cabaret Connexion is a week-long festival running October 28 through November 4 that brings together cabaret performers from the U.S. and France to explore the artistry and history behind cabaret singing, […]
A new comedy musical named Tootsie opened in a world premiere on Sunday for a limited engagement through October 14 before it heads off to Broadway in early spring. The Cadillac Palace Theatre […]
Chicago, the incubator for the arts, hosts many interesting and experimental productions, hatching seasoned comedians from its thriving Improv scene, and Hollywood actors from its storefront theaters. But a lesser known secret […]
In a little storefront in Boystown, there is a tiny lush space that has been transformed into a magic den. Festooned in crushed velvet and dotted with antiques, the atmosphere creates a […]
Eight emerging circus artists debuted their show Flock at Aloft Circus Arts in Logan Square this weekend. It was apparent right from the clever opening number introducing us to the cast, that […]
Physical Festival Chicago is about to launch its 5th year at Stage 773 June 1-9, and is fast becoming a highlight of Chicago’s festival arts happenings. Still new and independent enough to […]
The 2018 spring show Under the Big Top by the Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus promises a lot in the advertisements with some bold and risible quotes, “The campiest show on earth!” And “Cirque […]
The retelling of classics, especially Greek fables and tragedies, is going through a revival in the contemporary arts and theater world. But what the makers of Prometheus Bound have that few other […]
The midsummer night’s dream that choreographer Alexander Ekman and artistic director Ashley Wheater are alluding to in this contemporary ballet is not the Shakespearean comedy of marriage and interwoven plots, but rather […]
