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A person with long dark hair partially covering their face holds their hair with one hand. They are wearing a black sleeveless top and have a feather tattoo on their upper arm. The background is plain and light.

by Sharon Hoyer | August 18, 2026

Understanding Rage: Haas’ “The Anger Project” Comes to Bim Bom Studios “I start with anger because it’s the most taboo.”

Two performers, one wearing a large theatrical mask and carrying a suitcase, embrace warmly on a dimly lit stage with dark brick walls in the background.

by Sharon Hoyer | May 27, 2026

From Dance to Circus: A Riotous Journey with Physical Theater Festival The annual festival brings many performance types under its umbrella.

A woman stands confidently with arms outstretched in front of a blue background filled with white, geometric, interconnected circular patterns.

by Eileen B. Fisher | April 21, 2026

Leslie Cuyjet Probes the Value of Black Lives — and Deaths — in “For All Your Life” at the MCA "Leslie uses her own body—quite bravely—to narrate the horror (and horrific normalization) of human commodification."

A performer wearing a blue outfit, black-and-white striped apron, red socks, and red shoes sings passionately on stage, with musicians playing in the background under purple lighting.

by Sharon Hoyer | March 17, 2026

Through the Roof: Grelley Duvall Goes for the Statuette with Best Actress Full-spectrum emotionally gratifying theater, signed and sealed in a love letter to pop culture.

by Sharon Hoyer | January 13, 2026

The Complexity of the Human Experience Expressed Through The Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival The largest puppet theater festival in North America returns to warm up crowds with a vast array of artistry from around the globe, including an adaptation of Ursula K. LeGuin's "The Left Hand of Darkness."

Two men in wigs face each other over a bright red background.

by Todd Hieggelke | November 3, 2025

Stage Top 5: November 2025

by Sharon Hoyer | September 2, 2025

A Mini-Fringe: Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble Reimagines the Full Circle Festival

Actor as Michael Jackson dancing on stage.

by Dennis Polkow | August 18, 2025

Keeping the Faith: A Review of “MJ: The Musical” at Broadway In Chicago

by Sharon Hoyer | July 15, 2025

Final Flight: A Review of “The Fly Honey Show” at Thalia Hall

by Sharon Hoyer | February 12, 2025

Glittering Possibilities: A Preview of “3-for-1 Psychic Special” at Steppenwolf 1700

by Sharon Hoyer | January 8, 2025

The Theater of Dreams: The Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival Returns

by Sharon Hoyer | October 16, 2024

Why We Move: A Preview of “Carnival of the Animals” at the Harris Theater

by Sharon Hoyer | September 11, 2024

Bigger and Better: A Preview of “Chicago Live!” at Navy Pier

by Sharon Hoyer | September 11, 2024

Can’t-Miss Fall Dance Events (Fall Arts Preview 2024)

by Sharon Hoyer | August 28, 2024

Dance Top 5: September 2024

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