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Private Lives – Shaw Chicago

In what appears to be a Noel Coward Festival, currently being enjoyed around Chicago this Fall (“Design for

Oliver – Citadel Theatre

Filling the Citadel stage with more than two dozen talented actor/singer/dancers, Pat Murphy’s production of Lionel Bart’s adaptation of

No More Sad Things – Sideshow Theatre Company

There are so many love stories but playwright Hansol Jung’s unconventional, almost dreamlike play is rather unique. Her tale sparkles

Never the Sinner – Victory Gardens Theatre

Called The Crime of the Century, during the summer of 1924 Chicago witnessed the deplorable kidnapping and murder of a young boy

You Can’t Take It With You – Northlight Theatre

A much welcome old friend has returned to Northlight Theatre in the guise of a warm, wonderful production that celebrates love, family

Design for Living – Northlight Theatre

The flamboyant Englishman Noel Coward was known as a composer, director, actor and singer, but he was best known for his witty,

Ibsen’s Ghosts – Mary-Arrchie Theatre

The famed 19th century Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen is known for a number of important plays. Among them include “Hedda

Spill – TimeLine Theatre

More than simply a play about one of the most horrific oil rig explosions ever, that resulted in eleven lost lives,

The Long Christmas Ride Home – Strawdog Theatre

The night is cold and crisp as a Man, a Woman and their three young children pile into the family car, heading

R+J: The Vineyard – Red Theater and the Oracle Theater

Inspired by an agricultural society, later evolving into a tourist industry, that sprang up during the 1800’s on