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‘Titanique’ Sails to Broadway

Marla Mindelle and Jim Parsons lead a winning cast in this parody musical that brings the 1997 film back to life—with laughs.

04-23-2026

A New Musical Take on ‘The Count of Monte Cristo’ Hits the Stage

A rich score and strong cast power an ambitious 'The Count of Monte Cristo' musical, but a rushed second act undercuts the emotional weight of Dumas’ epic tale.

03-30-2026

‘Madama Butterfly’: An Unconventional Take on the Original

MusicBy Betty Mohr

CHICAGO—With the kind of delicious, romantic music that you can feel down your spine, “Madama Butterfly” is such a stunning opera that even with a director's added twist, ...

03-21-2026

‘Cats’: A Beloved Musical Now in Chicago

SKOKIE, Ill.—“Everybody in the West End of London thought we were completely and utterly crazy,” said Andrew Lloyd Webber, the composer of “Cats,” in a December 2014 interview ...

03-18-2026

‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’: A Perfect Bite of Fun

The book-turned-movie-turned-musical is a family favorite that combines plenty of laughs with a clever moral.

03-6-2026

‘Così fan tutte’: Mozart’s Underappreciated Comedy

MusicBy Betty Mohr

When it first opened on Jan. 26, 1790 in Vienna, "Così fan tutte" wasn't very well received, nor did it have the same success as Mozart’s previous operas. ...

02-6-2026

‘Million Dollar Quartet Christmas’: A High-Energy Christmas Jam

Four rock 'n' roll legends return to Sun Records with spirited Christmas favorites.

12-29-2025

‘Gotta Dance!’ Misses Some Steps but Eventually Soars

NEW YORK—It must have sounded like a great idea: a musical revue focusing on Broadway dance routines with a few offerings from Hollywood tossed in, all reconstructed with ...

12-13-2025

‘Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)’: There’s Magic in This Confection

NEW YORK—Not only is “Two Strangers (Carry A Cake Across New York)” an awkward title for a Broadway musical, technically, it’s also incorrect. The cake is only carried ...

12-3-2025

‘The Baker’s Wife’: About Love and Understanding

This French tale about love, fidelity, and bread is being performed off-Broadway.

12-1-2025

‘Reunions’: When the Past Drops Back in Your Life

NEW YORK—Unexpected encounters between long-lost lovers are the focal point for the musical “Reunions,” now at New York City Center Stage II. It consists of two one-act plays with a ...

11-14-2025

‘Click, Clack, Boo! A Tricky Treat’: Barnyard Animals Celebrate Halloween

CHICAGO—An adorable musical adaptation of the children’s book that is a charming yet silly, “Click, Clack, Boo! A Tricky Treat” is an ideal show for young children ages ...

10-24-2025

‘Catch Me If You Can’: A Sleek Production, a Fascinating Story

LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill.—He was only 22 years old, and he was already a pilot, a lawyer, and a doctor. Though hard to believe, somehow the young Frank Abagnale Jr. ...

09-16-2025