December in Chicago theater is mostly holiday shows, and that’s fine: some of them are very good. But the month also has a few serious plays finishing their runs and some musicals that have nothing to do with Christmas. Here is what is worth your evenings, starting with the five that define the month, plus … Read more
November is when Chicago theater runs two seasons at once. The fall openings are still finding their audiences, the holiday shows start arriving before Thanksgiving, and the Loop trades its fall tours for family fare. Here is what is worth your evenings this month, starting with the five that define it. The five that define … Read more
If you’re looking for the best plays in Chicago right now, along with musicals, Broadway tours, opera and comedy, this is the place to start. For each show you get where it’s playing, the dates, a short description and a link to the official ticket page. Shows are grouped by type, and the Loop, neighborhood … Read more
October is when Chicago theater stops warming up. Resident companies are in full stride, the Loop has a short list of musicals that will sell, and Lyric opens a new season. Here are the shows worth your money this month — starting with the five that define it. The five that define the month Steppenwolf … Read more
The 58th Anniversary Jeff Awards for Equity theaters were announced Monday, September 14, 2026 at the Harris Theater. The program was directed by Ray Frewen and music directed by Michael Mahler and co-hosted by Michelle Duffy and James Earl Jones II. 72 productions became Jeff of the 85 opening nites judged from July 1, 2025 … Read more
The 58th Equity Jeff Award nominations cover the July 1, 2025–June 30, 2026 Equity season. Nominees will be honored at a ceremony on Monday, September 14, 2026, at the Harris Theater. See the full list of 58th Equity Jeff Awards winners, our Jeff Awards guide, and the official nominees at jeffawards.org/equity-nominees. For an earlier season, … Read more
Here are the nominations made in 38 categories for The 55th Annual Equity Jeff Awards. The Jeff Awards will take place Monday, October 2, 2023, at Drury Lane in Oakbrook, IL. The most recent season was from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023. For the current season, see the 58th Equity Jeff Awards nominees. … Read more