Updated for the 2026 holiday season. Originally published September 6, 2024. Chicago and the surrounding suburbs offer a wide range

The Joseph Jefferson Awards, commonly known as the Jeff Awards, recognize excellence in Chicago-area theatre. Established in 1968, the awards

Chicago’s downtown theatre scene is concentrated in and around the Loop, where historic venues host Broadway tours, pre-Broadway engagements, concerts,

Updated for 2026–27. Originally published October 15, 2022. The Chicago Film Critics Association (CFCA) is a nonprofit professional organization for

Most Chicago theatres do not have a formal dress code. Casual clothes are generally fine, including jeans and clean sneakers.

Theater and theatre generally mean the same thing. Theater is the standard spelling in American English, while theatre is preferred

Updated for 2026. Originally published October 4, 2022. Chicago has played almost every role on screen: a story setting, a

Updated September 2026. Originally published September 29, 2022. Chicago has been the setting for major comedies, crime dramas, documentaries and