Top 10 theater for winter 2025: Helen Hunt, old-school Steppenwolf and the return of the Lookingglass Theatre
Noteworthy shows opening in the next few months include "Betrayal" at the Goodman, "Jaja's African...
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The farm-to-fable musical ‘Shucked’ has arrived in Chicago — a show about sweetcorn?
Talking to writer Robert Horn and director Jack O’Brien about an unlikely new Broadway title...
Dance for winter 2025: Top 10 shows to warm up the coldest, darkest months
Along with anticipated performances by Joffrey Ballet and Hubbard Street, look for a dance work...
Jenniffer Weigel shares her journey in one-woman play at Wayfarer Theaters in Highland Park
Journalists are taught that you have to see it to believe it. But award-winning Chicago...
For Chicago’s improv and stand-up comics, stage time is more important than screen time
It's tempting to think comedy success these days comes from a TikTok following, but Chicago's...
Top 10 Broadway shows of 2024: ‘Tommy,’ powerful plays and a sizzling ‘Sunset Blvd.’
This last year was busy on Broadway, with new musicals and several impressive plays featuring...
Chicagoans of the Year in the Arts: All our names for 2024
As we approach the end of 2024, the critics and columnists of A+E reflect on...
Best of 2024: TV, movies, live music, theater and much more around Chicago
With 2024 coming to a close, the A&E staff take a look back at their...
Kathy Griffin is doing a NYE show at the Chicago Theatre — because it felt like time for a laugh
The from-Chicago comedian is on a stand-up tour for the first time in years, ready...
Magic Masters show celebrates eighth decade of tricking Chicagoland
The Magic Masters of Chicago, started in 1944, is Chicago’s “longest-running magic club dedicated to...