Young People’s Theatre of Chicago presents an endearing and entertaining rendition of the classic children’s novel, Charlotte’s Web by E.B Webb– play adaptation by Joseph Robinette. This tale follows the […]

Nothing says willing suspension of disbelief like children watching a show. For the young ones gathered at Chicago Children’s Theatre’s world premiere of a new version of Go, Dog, Go, […]

Now through December 31, Third Coast Review is raising money to support the diverse roster of writers you know and appreciate for their thoughtful, insightful arts and culture coverage in Chicago and beyond. […]

Last Stop on Market Street, now being staged by Young People’s Theatre of Chicago, is a children’s story with lively music and song and dance performed by six talented actors. […]

Nothing makes children’s theater more fun than seeing it with a roomful of giggly squirmy grade schoolers. Usually I review new plays at Chicago Children’s Theatre during a weekend performance—with […]

The story of Anne Frank is a familiar one. The expressive teenager, who was sequestered with her family in WWII Amsterdam to protect them from Nazi capture, has been famous […]

Much of the theater on offer this month involves a nutcracker or Christmas ghosts. And we have you covered on those performances. But if you are looking for something different in […]

Wisconsin is in a whirl of new plays and musicals this spring, thanks to a statewide effort called World Premiere Wisconsin. Milwaukee’s First Stage, one of the nation’s leading children’s […]

Strawdog Theatre is giving Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins a spin during the holiday season for all children and grownups to enjoy. This show directed by Hannah Todd is from […]

It was a rainy Sunday morning, so what’s the best thing to do (as an alternative to staying in bed)? About a hundred parents and kids—and I—thought the best thing […]