Theater

Britta Johnson, the Canadian composer, lyricist and book writer for “Life After,” has audience members in the palm of her hand with this intriguing story that isn’t biographical but was inspired by her own grief as a teen when her father died.

Skip the film version of "Steel Magnolias," and see the live play of the same name at Drury Lane Theatre in Oakbrook Terrace. These six actresses definitely know how to effortlessly make you chuckle while also tugging at your heartstrings.

There is something quite magnificent about sitting under a canopy of stars in the woods while enjoying a live theatrical production on a summer’s eve.

The show is a send-up of the Broadway musical – satirizing some of the trademarks of the modern musical.

“Hand to God” is not your typical theatrical endeavor, but a combo of “Avenue Q,” Triumph the Insult Comic Dog, “Little Shop of Horrors” and “The Exorcist.” The cast members deserve the roaring standing ovation they received opening night.

Set in New York City, the Neil Simon farce is described as full of over-the-top confusion and miscommunication.

The Morrison Musical Theater Association will be performing Steel Magnolias on June 3, 4 and 5 on the campus at Morrison Institute of Technology.

Timber Lake Playhouse needs dogs to fill roles for upcoming productions of "Annie" and "Legally Blonde."

Eddie Sugarman directs the famous musical, whose lyrics are by Stephen Sondheim.

In this excellent show, you’re never far away from another song, and the inclusion of other Motown artists like Diana Ross and The Supremes allows for an even larger song list.

Aaron Sorkin’s new stage adaptation of the story is a 21st century classic in its own right. And quality drama with this level of nationally recognized talent in the touring production deserves our support.

“Avenue Q” meets “Little Shop of Horrors” in “Hand to God,” the Tony-nominated, darkly humorous horror shocker, puppets included, the second production in the BOLD Series.

With performers from Batavia, Geneva, Algonquin and beyond, Elgin Theatre Company chose a superb play for inclusion in its 70th season.

COVID-19 has prompted the cancellation of the final weekend of Grove Players' "Picasso at the Lapin Agile" in Downers Grove.

An outbreak of COVID-19 has prompted North Riverside Players to cancel the remaining run of the musical “Sweeney Todd.”