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Gary Cole and Audrey Francis in Steppenwolf's "Catch as Catch Can."
Gary Cole and Audrey Francis in Steppenwolf's "Catch as Catch Can."
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Gary Cole plays both mother and son in ‘Catch as Catch Can.’ And that’s just the beginning
Lauren Emily Whalen Jun 16, 2026 0

Gary Cole playing an Italian-American mother and her son? Yes, you read that right. In Steppenwolf Theatre Company’s Catch as…

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Jordan Arredondo and Courtney Ricki Green in "Untitled Vampire Play."
Jordan Arredondo and Courtney Ricki Green in "Untitled Vampire Play."
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‘Untitled Vampire Play’: the romcom Chicago didn’t know it was dying for
Lauren Emily Whalen Jun 15, 2026 0

Lookingglass Theatre's world premiere is a sharp, funny vampire play with a near-perfect cast and one ill-timed tonal detour.

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Ra’Mya Latiah Aikens and Daniel Bravo Hernández in Free Shakespeare in the Park's "Romeo & Juliet."
Ra’Mya Latiah Aikens and Daniel Bravo Hernández in Free Shakespeare in the Park's "Romeo & Juliet."
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Free Shakespeare in the Park’s ‘Romeo & Juliet’ loses its passion chasing politics
Emily Chackerian Jun 11, 2026 0

Free Shakespeare in the Park's 'Romeo & Juliet' has a bold vision and a cast to match, but its border-town…

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Netza Jimenez and Cornelius Kittrell in "Freak The Mighty."
Netza Jimenez and Cornelius Kittrell in "Freak The Mighty."
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‘Freak The Mighty’ has a star-making performance at its center and an identity crisis everywhere else
Matthew Wexler Jun 11, 2026 0

Cornelius Kittrell shines in Cleveland Play House's world premiere, but this ambitious new musical hasn't yet decided who it's playing…

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Jack Cameron Kay and Harrison Ball in "Brokeback Mountain." Photo by Kyle Flubacker.
Jack Cameron Kay and Harrison Ball in "Brokeback Mountain." Photo by Kyle Flubacker.
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Music brings ‘Brokeback Mountain’ to life in Chicago Shakespeare’s North American premiere
Laura Zornosa Jun 9, 2026 0

'Brokeback Mountain' lands at Chicago Shakespeare—intimate, gorgeous, and nearly capturing Ennis and Jack's love.

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Juliana Canfield in the world premiere of "Girl, Interrupted."
Juliana Canfield in the world premiere of "Girl, Interrupted."
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‘Girl, Interrupted’ has something urgent to say. So why does it feel so distant?
Matthew Wexler Jun 5, 2026 0

Martyna Majok and Aimee Mann's "Girl, Interrupted" is atmospherically rich but never quite escapes its own narrative remove at the…

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(l-r) Jeorge Bennett Watson, Ken Barnett and Stephen Spinella in "Jerome."
(l-r) Jeorge Bennett Watson, Ken Barnett and Stephen Spinella in "Jerome."
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In ‘Jerome,’ a dying man’s last gift is someone to leave behind
Jerry Portwood Jun 2, 2026 0

A love story in which a dying man's most urgent project is making sure the people he leaves behind still…

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Xhloe Rice and Natasha Rolan in "And Then the Rodeo Burned Down."
Xhloe Rice and Natasha Rolan in "And Then the Rodeo Burned Down."
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‘And Then the Rodeo Burned Down’ puts clown labor center stage. Xhloe and Natasha have the lighter
Matthew Wexler May 31, 2026 0

Xhloe and Natasha know who does the dangerous work at the rodeo, and who gets the glory. The clown always…

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Naomi Latta and Hillary Fisher in "Girls Chance Music"
Naomi Latta and Hillary Fisher in "Girls Chance Music"
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In ‘||: Girls :||: Chance :||: Music :||,’ big ideas can’t find their rhythm
Matthew Wexler May 29, 2026 0

Eisa Davis's new play at Vineyard Theatre has rich themes—girlhood, chance, survival—but the production keeps audiences at arm's length.

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Lydia Wilson and Phia Saban in "The Maids."
Lydia Wilson and Phia Saban in "The Maids."
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In ‘The Maids,’ good help is hard to find
Matthew Wexler May 27, 2026 0

Kip Williams updates Genet's "The Maids" with AR filters and influencer culture at St. Ann's Warehouse.

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