Jon Michael Hill and Jessie Fisher in “Constellations” at Steppenwolf Theatre Company/Photo: Michael Brosilow
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Prowess
(Jackalope Theatre Company)
What does it take to save a city?
Prowess
(Jackalope Theatre Company)
What does it take to save a city?
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dropshift dance
(FloatBrilliance)
An immersion in light and movement at Links Hall
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The Boys Upstairs
(Pride Films & Plays)
Enjoy a summer romance with this breezy, clever comedy
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Sherlock Holmes and the Mystery of Portage Park
(Filament Theatre Ensemble)
Cycling and sleuthing combine in this family-friendly mystery
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