Thornton Wilder’s ‘The Emporium’: A Search for True Belonging
NEW YORK CITY—A running throughline in several of playwright’s Thornton Wilder’s works (“Our Town,” “The Long Christmas Dinner,” “The Skin of Our Teeth”) is an almost mystical connection to the ...
05-30-2026
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‘Proof’: Where Certainty Mingles With Doubt
Small- and big-screen actors lend their thespian skills on the Great White Way in this play on finding one's voice.
06-2-2026
The Mind of a Criminal, Up Close: TUTA’s Riveting ‘Crime and Punishment’
TUTA Theatre’s gripping revival of 'Crime and Punishment' transforms Dostoevsky’s classic into a chilling and intimate psychological thriller.
05-22-2026
A Soulful and Engaging ‘Always … Patsy Cline’
CHICAGO—With her unique emotional singing style, Patsy Cline stood out and became one of the most famous crossover vocalists of the 20th century. She was hailed for bridging ...
05-13-2026
‘Beaches’ Brings Lifelong Friendship to Broadway
Broadway’s 'Beaches' offers powerhouse vocals and a classic tale of lifelong friendship, but the musical struggles to find emotional depth.
04-25-2026
‘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
Chicago Shakespeare Theater Brings New Life to ‘The Merry Wives of Windsor’
A lively Chicago Shakespeare Theater revival of “The Merry Wives of Windsor” delivers big laughs and fresh energy to one of Shakespeare’s most debated comedies.
04-19-2026
‘O Cessate Di Piagarmi’: Scarlatti’s Beautiful Opera Song
In the series ‘Beautiful Arias,’ we are introduced to a simple operatic song from 'Il Pompeo.'
04-16-2026
‘The Three Musketeers’: Classic, Riveting, and Riotous
This swashbuckling adventure is produced by a Chicago theater and based off of a 2010 adaptation of the original novel by Alexandre Dumas
04-15-2026
Attorney Calls Shen Yun a Very Positive Experience
NEW YORK CITY—The David H. Koch Theater pulsed with excitement as the audience awaited the raising of the curtain at Shen Yun Performing Arts on April 11. Kip ...
04-12-2026
Blessed Are the Simple: Jules Massenet’s ‘Le Jongleur de Notre-Dame’
A 600-year-old story is transformed into a beautiful 19th-century opera with a timeless moral.
04-10-2026
George Frederick Root: Songs of the Civil War
This installment of 'The Art of Liberty' highlights a musician who brought beautiful music to 19th-century Americans.
04-8-2026
Rooting the Civil War in Song: 3 Union Anthems
In this installment of “The Art of Liberty,” we learn that George Frederick Root composed patriotic songs during the Civil War.
04-2-2026
Kate Smith: The Voice of ‘God Bless America’
This installment of ‘The Art of Liberty’ celebrates the ‘First Lady of Radio.’
04-1-2026
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
‘How My Grandparents Fell in Love, a Musical’
Romance through the clouded prism of history.
03-27-2026
Sight & Sound Theatre Brings Down the Walls With ‘Joshua’
The company presents another big and bold production, a tradition it has cultivated for 50 years and counting.
03-22-2026
‘Madama Butterfly’: An Unconventional Take on the Original
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
‘About Time’: Pros Showing What They Do Best
The ensemble in this off-Broadway play shows there's still much to give in the third act of their lives.
03-20-2026
‘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
‘Splish Splash’ Makes a Big Theatrical Splash for the Very Young
Goodman Theatre's 'Splish Splash: A Day on the Lake' introduces the youngest audiences to live theater through puppets, songs, and playful audience interaction.
03-12-2026
‘Zack’: Where Looks and Abilities Can Be Deceiving
This solid off-Broadway production of Harold Brighouse's 1916 play reminds theatergoers to look into a person's heart.
03-10-2026
‘The Barber of Seville’ at San Diego Opera: A Classic Comic Opera
When you think of opera, what comes to mind? People killing themselves and each other, stealing other people’s spouses, and singing at each other in loud, angry voices? ...
03-9-2026