Director Kenny Leon has essentially brought his Broadway staging of Suzan-Lori Parks’ “Topdog/Underdog” to Chicago, cast with the extraordinary Glenn Davis and Namir Smallwood.

Steppenwolf opens its 51st season with a blistering and captivating production of Suzan Lori-Parks’s Topdog/Underdog. This play has long been on my…

Steppenwolf Theatre Co-Founder Gary Sinise will join Artistic Director Audrey Francis for a one-night conversation at the Chicago theater. Sinise will…

Kokandy Productions' sold-out revival of Stephen Sondheim's SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE will extend at Chicago's Chopin Downstairs Studio, adding four…

Hell in a Handbag’s hilarious "Joan Crawford Goes to Hell" delivers four Joans, furious gags, and strong performances despite a weaker second act.

The company remounts its hit from earlier in the year about a father and adult daughter struggling for connection while bird-watching.

Glenn Davis opens up about playing Lincoln in "Topdog/Underdog," character preparation and the brotherly bond driving the Steppenwolf production.

Hell in a Handbag Productions will present three additional performances of its revival of Joan Crawford Goes To Hell. The cast includes ensemble members…

Kokandy Productions will present A Clockwork Orange: A Play with Music, starring Reilly Oh as Alex DeLarge, November 5-January 10 at Chicago's Chopin…

A Red Orchid Theatre has revealed the full cast for its Chicago premiere of Will Arbery's politically-charged drama Heroes of the Fourth Turning, directed…

Birds of North America is a touching and supremely well-acted two hander. A Red Orchid Theatre’s return engagement reunites Cassidy Slaughter-Mason and…

Hell in a Handbag Productions will present three additional performances of its revival of Joan Crawford Goes To Hell. The cast of includes ensemble…

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The entire cast of the Kokandy company’s play now running at the Chopin Theatre went to the museum to view the iconic painting that inspired the musical.

Steppenwolf Theatre Company has revealed the full cast for its world premiere of Chicago playwright Stephanie Alison Walker’s satire Adirondack Chair…

Of all the musicals in the world, Sondheim’s musical based on the Seurat painting “A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of the Grand Jatte” has the most advice for living.

Hell in a Handbag Productions celebrates its 25th year with a revival of Joan Crawford Goes to Hell, a sharp, mischievous look at the Hollywood icon through the company’s signature parody lens. It is ...

David Cerda's camp pastiche tears into Mommie Dearest and other Crawford tales with hilarious gusto (and several versions of Joan).

This weekend PlayMakers Laboratory is celebrating young writers.Their ensemble of professional actors, comedians and musicians are bringing the elementary authors’ stories to life in “T…

The lead performances anchor this richly emotional and cleverly designed production about the creation of painter Georges Seurat’s “A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte,” underappreciat...

You’ll have the time of your life as Dirty Dancing: The Musical storms into Chicago this fall!  Andrea talks one of the stars of the show, Lily Kren who plays Lisa Houseman. Lily talks about the Chica...

Hell in a Handbag Productions, now celebrating its 25th year, is pleased to present a revival of the fan favorite Joan Crawford Goes To Hell, written by…

It all started with theatre kids in Highland Park who wanted to put on some shows. Now, the world acclaimed Steppenwolf Theatre is just wrapping up its 50th anniversary season.

Shattered Globe Theatre's new season under Producing Artistic Director Ian Frank will include Midwest premieres of VLADIMIR and THE WATERFALL alongside BRACE BRACE at Theater Wit in Chicago.

Brandon Cloyd, PlayMakers Laboratory Program Director and director of THAT’S WEIRD, GRANDMA’S 25TH BIRTHDAY, joins John Landecker to talk about how PlayMakers Laboratory works with elem…

The Sarah Siddons Society will honor James Moore, music director and conductor of Lincoln Center Theatre's RAGTIME revival, with its Leading Artist Award in Chicago.

Patricia Guerrero – Chef/Owner Edgewater Tacos & De Colores Mexican Grille De Colores Mexican Grille 5403 N. Clark St., Chicago Instagram: @decoloresmexicangrill Check Out: Taste of Ander…

August is the last chance to take full advantage of summer before the weather starts to cool, and Chicago bars and restaurants are making the most of the season.

What talent!

Cultural Attaché's Best Bets: August 3rd - August 9th are led by Laura Benanti's "Nobody Cares," Anthony Roth Costanzo and Yo-Yo Ma

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Starting tomorrow dozens of businesses are lining the sidewalks with summer sales, bargain antiques, and local treasures. The Andersonville Summer Sidewalk sale is inviting you to explore the one-m…

A Red Orchid Theatre has announced its Season 34 lineup, including Rosmersholm, Heroes of the Fourth Turning, and more. learn more about the upcoming season here.

Hell in a Handbag Productions, marking its 25th year, will present a revival of JOAN CRAWFORD GOES TO HELL, written by David Cerda and directed by Cheryl Snodgrass, at The Clutch in Chicago.

Direct from an acclaimed run at Edinburgh Fringe and two sold-out Off-Broadway engagements, Steppenwolf Theatre will present Laura Benanti: Nobody Cares, a one-woman comedy show from the mind of Tony ...

This weekend get outside and celebrate all things vintage!The Andersonville Vintage Market gives you the chance to explore a mix of vintage clothing, goods, and handmade treasures from the city&#82…

"Catch as Catch Can" is a big hit at Steppenwolf Theatre, and theater-goers only have until this weekend to see it.

Check him out! Catch as Catch CanNow thru July 12Steppenwolf1650 N. Halsted St.(312) 335-1650steppenwolf.org

"Office Space" and "Veep" Actor Gary Cole returns to his Chicago roots with his new role in "Catch as Can Catch" at Steppenwolf Theatre.

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Gary Cole may be best known for his screen roles, but the actor who grew up in Rolling Meadows launched his career on the Chicago stage.