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A collage of Chicago theater productions

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Spring stunners: 3 bold Chicago productions that redefine theater’s boundaries

Matthew Wexler May 8, 2025 0

Chicago's theater scene is heating up with three standout productions that deserve your attention.

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"The Faggots and Their Friends Between Revolutions" at Park Avenue Armory.

Reviews

This queer fantasia says “faggot” nearly 100 times and owns every single one

Matthew Wexler Dec 5, 2025

A selection of works from the Hammer Museum's "Made in L.A." biennial, including Alake Shilling, Greg Breda, and Carl Cheng.

Art

The Hammer Museum’s ‘Made in L.A.’ biennial proves the city’s creative chaos is its greatest asset

Karan Singh Dec 5, 2025

Ashlyn Maddox, Michael Cerveris, and Maxim Chlumecky in "A Christmas Carol" at PAC NYC.

Reviews

Michael Cerveris leads a radiant ‘A Christmas Carol’ at PAC NYC

Ryan Leeds Dec 4, 2025

Jessica Lee Goldyn in "Gotta Dance!"

Dance Reviews

‘Gotta Dance!’ proves Broadway’s best choreography lives on

Matthew Wexler Dec 3, 2025