by Carl Kozlowski | April 3, 2026Mohanad Elshieky’s Comedy Journey Brings Him to the Den Theatre Elshieky discusses the trajectory of his comedy career, from his early days podcasting in Libya to making his break on "Conan."
by Hugh Iglarsh | March 23, 2026“The Official Biography” Tells a Story About Storytelling A pure product of Chicago’s collaborative theater culture, this new play from Her Story Theater digs deep into the nature of art and truth.
by Noel Schecter | September 29, 2025“The Book of Will” Traces the Creation of Shakespeare’s First Folio Promethean Theatre Ensemble puts on a play that presents the surprisingly heroic efforts undertaken to preserve Shakespeare’s greatest works.
by Carl Kozlowski | May 28, 2025Tim Meadows on the Midwest Origins of “The Ladies Man” and Making Chris Farley Laugh
by Tristan Bruns | February 27, 2025Funcomfortable: A Review of “One Party Consent” at First Floor Theater
by Carl Kozlowski | December 19, 2024Hometown Hero: Cameron Esposito Will Be Blowing Off Steam for New Year’s Eve at The Den
by Carl Kozlowski | December 6, 2024Let Yourself Go with Laughter: A Preview of Maria Bamford at The Den
by Tristan Bruns | April 15, 2024Bloody Good Story: A Review of “Beyond the Garden Gate” at The Impostors Theatre Co.
by Carl Kozlowski | February 8, 2024Collective Empathy: A Preview of Alex Edelman’s “Just For Us” at Steppenwolf Theatre
by Sharon Hoyer | February 15, 2023New Challenges, Old Joy: A Preview of Chicago Tap Theatre at 20—Tempo, Rhythm and Time
