Review: In ‘No Such Thing’ by Rivendell, an older screenwriter adds some drama to her life
In this world premiere at Rivendell Theatre Ensemble, a woman in her 60s embarks on an affair with a younger man.
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Review: ‘Splash Hatch on the E Going Down’ by Definition Theatre is about a strong-minded teenager
An avid reader about environmental injustice, Thyme practices what she preaches as she contends with teen pregnancy.
Review: New bilingual musical ‘Go Dog Go! — Ve Perro ¡Ve!’ has world premiere at Chicago Children’s Theatre
Chicago Children’s Theatre “Go Dog Go! — Ve Perro ¡Ve!” relies on colorful images, repetitive language and whimsical movement to portray a community of dogs at work and play.
‘Riverdance’ cast members lead a workshop in Irish dance: When in doubt, jump and smile
About 30 participants of varying skill levels took part in the class at the Irish American Heritage Center on Monday. A "Riverdance" touring show will be back in April.
In Teatro La Plaza’s ‘Hamlet,’ a cast with Down syndrome gives the Danish prince a whole new life
Chicago Shakespeare Theater hosts the North American debut of a production that has been celebrated worldwide.
Review: Redtwist Theatre’s ‘Titus Andronicus’ adaptation is gutsy, action-packed Shakespeare
Shakespeare’s earliest tragedy is infamous for its gory cycle of revenge that culminates in a macabre meat pie.
Review: In ‘One Party Consent’ at First Floor Theater, student and adviser face off
Playwright Omer Abbas Salem's latest world premiere debates questions of trust in a university's fine arts program.
Afraid of spiders no more: New exhibit at Notebaert Nature Museum takes the mystery out of arachnids
The new temporary attraction with live tarantulas and lots of facts hopes to make you more curious than apprehensive.
Review: In ‘Beautiful’ at Drury Lane, Carole King’s story begins with her as a 16-year-old songwriter
The biographical jukebox musical about the songwriter gets a new outing at Drury Lane, and Samantha Gershman's performance is worth seeing.
Does your feline think she’s a tiger? ‘Cats: Predators to Pets’ at the Field Museum shows she has a point
The temporary exhibit lets you test your hearing against that of a cat, learn about wild animals and enter your own furball in a photo contest.