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Death of a Streetcar Named Virginia Woolf: A Parody – Writers Theatre

It’s been said that applause begets applause and laughter begets laughter. There not a more apt description of the

Once in a Lifetime – Strawdog Theatre

Brilliantly talented American playwright Moss Hart began working with George S. Kaufman in 1929 writing this,

Don’t Make Me Over – Black Ensemble Theatre

Jackie Taylor is Chicago’s undisputed master of the biographical musical revue. She knows how to weave the theatrical

The King and I – Lyric Opera of Chicago

Throughout this bewitching musical classic, based upon Margaret Landon’s historically-based 1944 novel, Anna and

The House of Blue Leaves – Raven Theatre

In 1971 a quirky new comedy, tinged with dark overtones, opened Off Broadway to much acclaim. John Guare’s

A Splintered Soul – Chicago Commercial Collective

In the years that followed the end of WWII and the rescue of so many Jewish men, women and children held

Taste – Red Theatre Company

In what may be the creepiest, most repellent and nauseating story ever depicted on a stage, we also find, at its heart, an

Evita – Marriott Theatre

“Any opera that begins with a funeral can’t be all bad.” That was Harold Prince’s initial response when he was

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum – Citadel Theatre

It’s hard to believe that this hysterical musical comedy has been around since 1962. The show features a book

The Producers -Mercury Theatre

Winning a record-breaking twelve Tony Awards back in 2001, following a Chicago pre-Broadway tryout, Mel Brooks’