Theater

Artist Srutika Sabu is dressed as her character Santosh Santosh on stage.

Srutika Sabu Takes Aim at Tech-Bro Masculinity With 1 Santosh Santosh 2 Go: Live at Grind-Con!

Melody McCune1 week ago012 mins

We had the privilege of chatting with Srutika Sabu about her new show, 1 Santosh Santosh 2 Go: Live at Grind-Con!, which is currently at Toronto Fringe.

Male dancer in a dark suit leaps across stacked suitcases on a purple-lit stage as a woman in a bright pink sparkly dress strikes a pose; dramatic lighting.

Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) Review: Relatable Situations and Memorable Characters Make for a Fun Musical

Thomas Duffy2 weeks ago2 weeks ago05 mins

Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) is a delightful theatrical musical about two young people brought together by a twist of fate. Here’s our review!

Chicago Humanities’ Dave Eggers Discussion Review

Jerrica Tisdale1 month ago1 month ago03 mins

Dave Eggers returns to Chicago for a lively discussion on book banning, AI, and his passion projects. It was a discussion not to be missed.

Smiling man with glasses and a red beard standing in front of white bookshelves in a home library setting.

Matt Haig At the Chicago Humanities Festival Review

Jerrica Tisdale1 month ago04 mins

Matt Haig dropped by the Chicago Humanities Festival to discuss his new book, The Midnight Train, and more. It was a conversation full of insight and character.

Chicago Shakespeare Theater’s Brokeback Mountain Review

Jerrica Tisdale1 month ago05 mins

A smart adaptation that breaks your heart while offering a layered look at a beautifully tragic love story. Read our review.

Two women on a colorful stage share a laugh during a performance, seated side by side.

Beaches: A New Musical Review: A Beautiful Tale of Friendship Told in a Heartwarming Fashion

Thomas Duffy2 months ago06 mins

There is real magic happening in Beaches: A New Musical. The way the two female characters interact on stage makes the story more entertaining than it has ever felt before.

Three actors sit around a round wooden table on a vintage theater set, looking upward with concerned expressions.

Fallen Angels on Broadway Review: These Angels Fly Away with Big Laughs

Thomas Duffy3 months ago3 months ago05 mins

Watching these two main female characters glide across the stage, getting drunk and feeling jealous of one another, is nothing short of delightful. Read on for our review of Fallen Angels!

Hamnet at Chicago Shakespeare Theater Review

Jerrica Tisdale4 months ago04 mins

Hamnet at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater is as heartbreaking as the movie, but truer to the book’s soul and heart. Read our review.

Taskmaster Live Review: Destroy, Dismantle, and Engulf in Flames in Chicago

Jerrica Tisdale5 months ago05 mins

Taskmaster Live is a whimsical tribute to the original series. It’s a few hours of fun that you won’t soon forget. Read our review of the Chicago show.