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Lin-Manuel Miranda

Three women in 18th-century dresses stand on stage, striking dramatic poses with surprised expressions. They are under theatrical lighting, with two men in colonial costumes in the background.

by Dennis Polkow | March 25, 2026

“Hamilton” Producer Jeffrey Seller Turns to Chicago After Kennedy Center Withdrawal The producer discusses his Broadway career, from the tragic origins of "Rent" to the tragedy in D.C. that led to this spring's "Hamilton" production in Chicago.

Actors in 18th-century costumes perform onstage; one group stands in a line with arms linked and legs raised, while two men in blue coats stand apart. Others watch from a wooden balcony above. The scene is dimly lit.

by Mary Wisniewski | March 9, 2026

“Hamilton” Still Brings Hope in America’s Age of Caligula The production moved its planned spring run to Chicago after Trump's takeover of the Kennedy Center. It's a tonic in a troubled time.

An actor on stage looking happy outside of a makeshift convenience store.

by Tristan Bruns | February 7, 2024

¡Viva El Barrio!: A Review of “In The Heights” at Marriott Theatre

A man stands on a dais in Colonial era-clothing while dancers motion in a circle toward him.

by Dennis Polkow | September 18, 2023

Subdued Shot: A Review of “Hamilton” at Broadway in Chicago

by Dennis Polkow | January 27, 2022

Sondheim’s Final Score & Last Word: Chameleon Composer, Wordsmith of Wordsmiths

by Noel Schecter | December 20, 2019

Nine to Five: A Review of Working at Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre

by Amanda Finn | November 11, 2019

Speak Your Truth: A Review of Tru at Stage 773

by Amanda Finn | February 4, 2019

Devising a Legacy: A Review of How to Catch Creation at Goodman Theatre

by Mary Kroeck | March 14, 2017

Hamming For Hamilton: Chicago High School Students Invited to “The Room Where It Happens”

by Kevin Greene | October 20, 2016

The Man, The Music, The Movement A Review of Hamilton: An American Musical at Broadway In Chicago

by Kevin Greene | September 14, 2016

Made in America A Review of In the Heights at Porchlight Music Theatre

by Johnny Oleksinski | June 16, 2013

Review: West Side Story/Broadway In Chicago

by Ella Christoph | March 12, 2012

Review: Bring It On: The Musical/Broadway In Chicago

by Brian Hieggelke | March 8, 2011

Review: Working/Broadway Playhouse

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