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Porgy and Bess – Lyric Opera

Like many beloved, classic theatrical works of art, this “American Folk Opera,” with music and lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin, began its life

The Nutcracker – House Theatre

With neither a tutu nor a ballet slipper in sight, the House Theatre presents its sixth production of their modern, family-friendly adaptation of

The American Revolution – Adventure Stage

Everyone knows George Washington as this country’s first President, a man nicknamed “the Father of Our Country.” Very few folks, however,

Great Expectations – Strawdog Theatre

It’s a wonderful surprise when a repeat viewing of an excellent production not only remains just as superb, but may actually exceed expectations

Hellcab – Profiles Theatre

Will Kern’s annual favorite returns for another road trip through the Second City this holiday season. Set during an exhausting, 14-hour shift on

Holmes and Watson – City Lit

Specializing in theatrical adaptations of great novels and noteworthy literature, City Lit is reviving Terry McCabe’s previously presented 2006

Camelot – Drury Lane Oakbrook

When audiences recall this musical from 1960, the overstuffed, problematic follow-up to Lerner and Loewe’s brilliant, previous Broadway hit,

The King and I – Marriott Theatre

Throughout this bewitching musical classic, based upon Margaret Landon’s historically-based 1944 novel, Anna and the King of Siam, all forms

Titanic – Griffin Theatre Company

Because the audience already knows the sad, tragic conclusion to this show, the sight and sound of this large (and largely talented) cast of

The Lieutenant of Inishmore

It all begins with a dead cat named Wee Thomas and two frantic Irish men shouting and blaming each other for what just happened. Donny and