Summer tourist season looks strong for local hotels, even without Taylor Swift and Beyoncé By Brian J. Rogal June 5, 2026 at 6:08 p.m. Despite high gas prices and economic uncertainty, a densely packed calendar of events and concerts...
Review: ‘Brokeback Mountain’ at Chicago Shakespeare should dare to be a musical By Chris Jones June 5, 2026 at 1:52 p.m. Now on Navy Pier, this play with music, imported from the U.K., lands differently than...
Review: Stunning ‘Eugene Onegin’ is the Joffrey’s perfect mix of classical and new By Lauren Warnecke June 5, 2026 at 10:44 a.m. Amid a talented ensemble, José Pablo Castro Cuevas delivers the performance of a lifetime in...
Aurora Mayor John Laesch proposes new board members to lead Paramount, other venues By R. Christian Smith June 4, 2026 at 3:50 p.m. The proposed board members would be for the Aurora Civic Center Authority, an organization which...
Review: In ‘Keerah’ at Definition Theatre, they’re young, smart and in love By Chris Jones June 4, 2026 at 3:20 p.m. This world premiere Chicago story, written by and starring Netta Walker, has real spark and...
What to expect from the 2026 Tony Awards By Chris Jones June 4, 2026 at 5:35 a.m. This year, all the toughest competitions are in the play categories, with "Death of a...
Chicago Theater Report: Shattered Globe announces new artistic director and Broadway debuts set for fall By Chris Jones June 4, 2026 at 10:41 a.m. Shattered Globe has a new leader, "Paranormal Activity" goes to Broadway and memorials are planned...
Review: ‘Damn Yankees’ at Theo Ubique does right by a classic musical By Chris Jones June 1, 2026 at 2:51 p.m. This beloved musical about marriage and baseball is now at Theo with a terrific cast...
Review: Norse gods rock out in premiere of ‘LOKI: The End of the World Tour’ at Lifeline Theatre By Chris Jones June 1, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. If you need a jolt to your weekend, this world premiere musical might be just...
Skokie to tax streaming services like Netflix and raise tax on live shows, entertainment By Claire Murphy May 29, 2026 at 8:05 a.m. Skokie advances plan to hike tax on live entertainment to 5%, and start 5% tax...