Pure Magic
If you love Harry Potter, you likely already know about the Curran Theater's semi-permanent installation of Harry Potter and the Cursed
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Cathleen Beall
- Nov 17, 2019
- 3 min
Back to Saigon
Since its debut in North America over 28 years ago, Miss Saigon continues to delight audiences. The story is based on Puccini’s Madame Butt
Alexandra Garfield
- May 12, 2019
- 3 min
Electrifying
The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical is a rare musical that combines all of the magic of an epic fantasy with the fun of a childre
Alexandra Garfield
- Dec 8, 2018
- 3 min
Be Found
Dear Evan Hansen is a show about now. About every person who has ever felt lonely or left out or insecure—it’s about all of us. Deftly bring
Alexandra Garfield
- Apr 20, 2018
- 3 min
Go-Go to the New Go-Go’s Musical
Get ready to go-go mad for Head Over Heels, the new Go-Go’s musical currently running a pre-Broadway engagement at San Francisco’s Curran Th
Alexandra Garfield
- Apr 7, 2017
- 3 min
Deconstructing the Woods
If you’re willing to use your imagination, you’re in for a real treat with The Fiasco Theater's Into the Woods. This minimalistic produc
Alexandra Garfield
- Dec 9, 2015
- 3 min
IROQUOIS THEATER FIRE ROARS BACK TO LIFE IN BURNING BLUEBEARD
Heart-wrenching with a sprinkling of hope and a healthy serving of laughter, Burning Bluebeard intertwines two stories in one...
Alexandra Garfield
- Dec 2, 2015
- 3 min
RIDE THE CYCLONE: CHICAGO SHAKESPEARE THEATER’S MUSICAL ROLLER COASTER
You may not think that a musical can start out with six deaths and still be uplifting and funny without negating the tragedy of loss. But...
Alexandra Garfield
- Dec 2, 2015
- 4 min
LOOKINGGLASS THEATER SHARES A TREASURE WITH CLASSIC TREASURE ISLAND
Set sail with the Lookingglass Theater for the best stage production of Treasure Island you may ever see. The swashbuckling adventure and...
Alexandra Garfield
- Nov 25, 2015
- 3 min
YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU, AND YOU MAY NOT WANT TO
You Can’t Take It With You takes us back to a depression-era classic that feels all too relevant today. The show centers around the...
Alexandra Garfield
- Nov 2, 2015
- 1 min
A Chicago-Centric Musical for the Holidays
For a fun, historical and Chicago-centric musical, consider checking out The Christmas Schooner at the Mercury Theater. The musical tells...
Alexandra Garfield
- Nov 2, 2015
- 2 min
A Twist on a Christmas Classic - The Nutcracker
If you’re looking for a new twist on a familiar classic that your kids will enjoy as much as you do, consider The Nutcracker from the...
Alexandra Garfield
- Nov 2, 2015
- 1 min
Have a Grumpy Christmas
For those who just want a break from all the Christmas cheer, The Santaland Diaries is the show for you. This one-man show is based on...
Alexandra Garfield
- Nov 2, 2015
- 1 min
A Radio Play for Modern and Nostalgic Theater Goers
If you only see one show this holiday season, consider It’s a Wonderful Life: Live In Chicago! Presented as a 1940s Radio Drama, eight...
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