High Notes and Decrescendos: The Opera Is on at the Met
In Part 1 of the Metropolitan Opera’s 2026-2027 season, the Met opera offers a variety of productions.
07-28-2026
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‘A Year With Frog and Toad’: Crucial Reminders of Friendship
LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill.—It has no special effects, cumbersome sets, loud explosions, scary bad guys, or philosophical drama, but “A Year with Frog and Toad” has been popular since it ...
07-26-2026
Oscar Wilde’s ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’ Delights in Chicagoland
A sharp-witted production in the lush Austin Gardens proves that Wilde's classic skewering of Victorian hypocrisy remains as deliciously entertaining as ever.
07-22-2026
‘The Wizard of Oz’: An Exhilarating Ride ‘Over the Rainbow’
Strong performances and creative lighting and sets provide a timeless journey to the Emerald City.
07-17-2026
One-Man Play Brings Washington’s Valley Forge Struggles to Life
‘A General’s Prayer’ challenges audiences to live up to the Founding Father's vision.
07-6-2026
A Superb Chicago Revival Brings New Life and Laughs to Chekhov’s Classic
AstonRep’s excellent revival of Chekhov's classic highlights the funny side of everyday misery and family drama.
06-29-2026
Shen Yun Enchants Toronto Audience With Full House Performance in Triumphant Return
'There's nothing like it anywhere,' said audience member Trelawny Howell.
06-25-2026
Chicagoland’s ‘The Producers’ Induces Uproarious Laughter
When a meant-to-be-terrible musical becomes an overnight favorite, no one is more surprised than the two hapless men who simply wanted to make a buck.
06-19-2026
‘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
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 ...
05-30-2026
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
Welcome a Spritely, Warm, and Delightful ‘Lionel Bart’s Oliver!’
The revival enchants with vibrant performances and cheerful music, showcasing a heartwarming tale of innocence and love.
05-18-2026
Tune in Today: Giuseppe Verdi’s Unforgettable ‘La donna è mobile’
The highlight of Verdi's 'Rigoletto' is sung by villain, the Duke of Mantua.
05-17-2026
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
They Grew Up on 15-Second Videos. Now They Sit Through 3-Hour Operas.
It's more than nostalgia: Young people are ditching screens for symphonies.
05-1-2026
‘Father of the Bride’: The Beloved Tale, 1950s-Style
This simple story of an overwhelmed father, his newly engaged daughter, and the subsequent wedding planning kerfuffle will inspire and delight.
04-26-2026
‘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