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by Amanda Finn | September 25, 2026

Northlight’s Adaptation of “The Front Page” Rewrites the Narrative Prepare to have your sides split at this innovative rendition depicting the drama of an old Chicago newsroom.

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.

by Tristan Bruns | October 20, 2025

The Devil Comes Down to Chicago Shakespeare Theater in “Paranormal Activity” A new play based on the hit movie blurs fantasy and reality to kick off the spooky season.

by Mary Wisniewski | September 17, 2024

The Game of Make-Believe: A Review of “Henry V” at Chicago Shakespeare Theater

A woman and security guard look at each other in a library while a librarian looks at both from behind a check out desk.

by Hugh Iglarsh | July 7, 2023

Stillness Is the Move: A Review of “A Distinct Society” at Writers Theatre

by Ted C. Fishman | April 13, 2023

Emotional Mercury: A Review of “The Cherry Orchard” at Goodman Theatre

by Mary Wisniewski | March 29, 2023

Changes and Endings: An Interview with Director Robert Falls on “The Cherry Orchard”

by Amanda Finn | March 21, 2022

Men Need Not Apply: A Review of Wife of a Salesman at Writers Theatre

by Irene Hsiao | January 27, 2020

Caught Up: A Review of The Mousetrap at Court Theatre

by Hayley Osborn | October 3, 2019

Divine Arcs: A Review of Mother of the Maid at Northlight Theatre

by Ben Kaye | May 14, 2019

A Tale of Two Tales: A Review of The Winter’s Tale at Goodman Theatre

by Hugh Iglarsh | March 29, 2018

Sadistic Pageantry: A Review of The Beauty Queen of Leenane at Northlight Theatre

by Emma Couling | November 13, 2017

Open Me Carefully: A Review of The Belle of Amherst at Court Theatre

by Hugh Iglarsh | July 7, 2017

Sweet Fleeting Youth: A Review of “Ah, Wilderness!” at Goodman Theatre

by Irene Hsiao | November 22, 2016

Shades of Death A Review of Electra at Court Theatre

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