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Two young girls in lace dresses laugh and play on a padded stool in an ornate, period-decorated room. Several adults in historical attire interact in the background. 1899 is projected on the wall.

by Tristan Bruns | June 17, 2026

“Leopoldstadt” Is Writers Theatre’s Largest Production in Its History The final play written by Tom Stoppard is a sweeping saga that follows a Jewish family in Vienna across generations.

A man in a tuxedo joyfully dips a smiling woman in a white dress while dancing on a stage, with other people in formalwear watching and clapping in the background. The setting is elegant, with arches and soft lighting.

by Mary Wisniewski | November 26, 2025

Chicago Shakes’ “Much Ado About Nothing” Revives the Spirit of Classic 1940s Romantic Comedies Selina Cadell’s production of the screwball comedy delivers solid Shakespeare—clear and easy to understand without dilution.

A woman blows out smoke while listening to a man in conversation.

by Tristan Bruns | September 22, 2025

“Dial M for Murder” Crafts the Perfect Crime into a Fast-Paced Thriller Drury Lane's adaptation adds a refreshing update to Frederick Knott's classic “whodunit.”

by Ted C. Fishman | April 17, 2025

Battles on Language: A Review of “Translations” at Writers Theatre

by Newcity | January 7, 2025

Players 50 2025: Theater

by Mary Wisniewski | December 12, 2024

Witty and Complex: A Review of “Little Women” at Northlight Theatre

A theater stage in red light with actors in black punctuated by two actors in all white.

by Mary Wisniewski | April 11, 2024

Abridged Absurdity: A Review of “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead” at Court Theatre

Two actors sing together into a microphone while behind them a violinist and guitarist play.

by Christine Trevino | September 11, 2023

Country Boy: A Review of “Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash” at Drury Lane Theatre

by Dennis Polkow | December 6, 2022

Feminist Pride and Prejudice: A Review of Georgiana and Kitty: Christmas at Pemberley at Northlight Theatre

by Dennis Polkow | May 13, 2022

Back to Do-Re-Me: A Review of The Sound of Music at Marriott Theatre

by Ben Kaye | November 20, 2019

Tragedy in Blue: A Review of Lindiwe at Steppenwolf Theatre Company

by Erin Shea Brady | December 2, 2018

Domestic Import: A Review of Familiar at Steppenwolf Theatre

by Kevin Greene | February 24, 2018

The Mean Of Girls: A Review of The Burn at Steppenwolf for Young Adults

by Kevin Greene | October 12, 2017

Crossing Over: A Review of The Crucible at Steppenwolf for Young Adults

by Aaron Hunt | November 21, 2016

Best of Wise Men and Women A Review of Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley at Northlight Theatre

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