Theater

Review: ‘Reality Detox’ at Second City e.t.c. needs that old Second City chemistry

June 26, 2026 at 2:55 p.m.

For its 50th revue, Second City e.t.c. has transformed itself into an improv theater, with...

June 26, 2026 at 5:30 a.m.

As the departing leader of this essential Canadian theater festival, Antoni Cimolino leaves a legacy...

June 25, 2026 at 1:31 p.m.

This 2024 Broadway musical is an adaptation of the 2006 novel and more recent movie,...

June 25, 2026 at 5:45 a.m.

Inside the rehearsals for the world premiere musical starring Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman, directed...

June 23, 2026 at 1:00 p.m.

Also in theater news this week, the national tour of "Water for Elephants" arrives in...

June 19, 2026 at 2:24 p.m.

Cernan Earth and Space Center's first original laser light and music show in over 30...

June 19, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

This familiar show is very funny under the direction of E. Faye Butler and in...

June 18, 2026 at 1:13 p.m.

Audiences get witty, homemade versions of David Copperfield-style illusions — replete with Rube Goldberg-like contraptions,...

June 17, 2026 at 7:59 p.m.

Comedian Tom Dreesen, from south suburban Harvey, grew up poor and first found comedy when...

June 17, 2026 at 5:45 a.m.

The longtime Chicago comedy theater's director, Farrell Walsh, and a partner have opened Western Bar...