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WEBHugh Iglarsh September 16, 2024. “Royko: The Toughest Man in Chicago” is mainly, and justifiably, about the public issues confronted and battles fought by a very brave and public writer on an almost daily basis over four decades. The central fact about Royko is that, love him or hate him, everyone—or so it seemed—read him. Sharon Hoyer.
Review: "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" at Broadway In Chicago
WEB5 hours ago · In one sense, “Cursed Child” wants to be a father-son story. But we don’t get enough of a relationship between Harry and Albus to care. What we do get is a friend-friend story where Albus and Scorpius (Aidan Close), the son of Harry’s once-rival Draco (Benjamin Thys) and the most developed character in the show, become such close friends that Harry is threatened.
Chicago Theater and Musicals to See: October 2024
WEB4 days ago · 1 Patti LuPone: A Life in Notes (Lyric Opera) The three-time Tony Award-winner sings her life in songs. October 4. 2 Pericles (Chicago Shakespeare) The Royal Shakespeare Company returns to Chicago for the first time in thirty years. Starts October 20. 3 Some Like it Hot (Broadway in Chicago) The Tony and Grammy Award-winner finally gets to Chicago, after the pandemic pushed it out of town.
Review: "Inherit the Wind" at Goodman Theatre
WEB1 day ago · In many ways, our time seems more dangerous than that portrayed in the play, because it defies understanding. But the truths of the play resonate strongly, nonetheless: “He that troubleth his own house… shall inherit the wind.”. Goodman Theatre’s “Inherit the Wind” has been extended to October 20 at Goodman’s Albert Theatre, 170 ...
Players 50 2024: The Producers and Places | Newcity Stage
WEBJan 9, 2024 · Lori Dimun President/CEO, Harris Theater for Music and Dance Chicago’s minimalist temple to the arts is presenting home to over a dozen Chicago-based companies as well as a stop for big-name national and international productions, thanks to Dimun’s leadership. Long-term relationships are foundational to the Harris Theater philosophy, which is why season staples include hometown heroes like ...
Seriously Zany: A Review of “Noises Off” at Steppenwolf
WEB5 days ago · The play is a love letter to what actors and crew do and one comes away entranced. Steppenwolf’s “Noises Off” runs through November 3 at Steppenwolf’s Downstairs Theater, 1650 North Halsted. Showtimes: Tuesday-Friday, 7:30pm; Saturdays, 3pm and 7:30pm; and Sundays, 3pm. No performances …
Stage Top 5: February 2023 - Newcity Stage
WEBJan 31, 2023 · Stage Top 5: February 2023. by Brian Hieggelke | January 31, 2023. Will Liverman/Photo: Daniel Welch. 1. Boulevard of Bold Dreams. (TimeLine Theatre) LaDarrion Williams’ world premiere about “dreamers overcoming obstacles and fighting for recognition amidst the racism and inequity of Hollywood” set on the night that Hattle McDaniel won ...
Stage Top 5: February 2024 | Newcity Stage
WEBJan 31, 2024 · 1 Judy’s Life’s Work (Definition Theatre) Definition debuts its new Hyde Park space with a world premiere by onetime Newcity critic Loy A. Webb. Starts February 2. 2 Richard III (Chicago Shakespeare Theater) Edward Hall directs his first show as Chicago Shakes’ artistic director, starring Tony Award-nominee Katy Sullivan. Starts February 2. 3 a home what howls (or the house what was ...
Stage Top 5: January 2024 | Newcity Stage
WEBJan 3, 2024 · 1 Anything Goes (Porchlight Music Theatre) A ninetieth-anniversary production of Cole Porter’s Great American Songbook-filled classic. Starts January 13. 2 Highway Patrol (Goodman Theatre) Emmy winner Dana Delany created and stars in the world premiere of this social media thriller. Starts January 20. 3 Champion (Lyric Opera) Terence Blanchard calls his first opera, based on a true story ...
Stage Top 5: November 2022 - Newcity Stage
WEBOct 28, 2022 · 1 Trouble in Mind (Timeline Theatre) Ron OJ Parsons directs the groundbreaking Alice Childress masterpiece of backstage drama and interracial dynamics. Starts November 2. 2 Melissa Villaseñor (The Den) The beloved former SNL cast-member brings her “Whoops” standup tour to town for three shows. November 4-5. 3 Don Carlos (Lyric Opera) The first full five-act staging ever at Lyric of Verdi ...