Newcity Stage | Theater, Dance, Comedy and Performance in …
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.
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: April 2022 | Newcity Stage
WEBMar 31, 2022 · Newcity Stage. Theater, Dance, Comedy and Performance in Chicago. Menu. Newcity. Newcity Network; Best of Chicago; Art; Brazil; Design
Review: "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" at Broadway In Chicago
WEB8 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.
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 ...
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: April 2023 - Newcity Stage
WEBMar 30, 2023 · 1 Last Night and the Night Before (Steppenwolf Theatre) Chicago premiere of Donnetta Lavinia Grays’ award-winning, “stunning portrait of Black Love explores what it takes to nurture family in an often-cruel world.” Starts April 6. 2 Is God Is (A Red Orchid) Chicago premiere of Aleshea Harris’ Obie-winning …
Stage Top 5: July 2022 - Newcity Stage
WEBJun 24, 2022 · 1 Luis Carreon, La Bestia (Chicago Magic Lounge) One of the lounge’s longest-serving table magicians gets a summer residency promising wonder and laughs alike. Begins July 6. 2 Get Out Alive (Haven) Billed as Nikki Lynette’s “multidisciplinary afrogoth musical… which features the writer and her personal journey with mental health.” Begins July 8. 3 Opera Festival of Chicago (Multiple ...
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 ...