Artist Khaaliq Haneef closes out his debut solo show, “The Devious Mind of Khaaliq Haneef” with Sounds & S’mores, an open mike at the Lawndale Pop-Up Spot (1408 S. Central Park). Hip-hop and R&B artist Khing Kwon will be master of ceremonies, and DJ Ramiro, who has a monthly night at Osito’s Tap in Little […]
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Ventriloquism and Oobleck
When I think of ventriloquism in film, my thoughts flash to the commercials for 1978’s Magic that creeped me out as a kid. I wasn’t alone; according to the IMDb trivia page, the original trailer for this psychological horror film was pulled from broadcast after parents complained. (“Fats,” the murderous dummy who seemingly possesses Anthony […]
Remembering Michael Martin
From Chicago to New Orleans, the performer, playwright, director, producer, and raconteur created deep connections.
Cabinet of Curiosity and 16th Street let Mickle Maher do it on the radio
The longtime Chicago playwright joins a new mini-renaissance of aural drama.
Celebrating Chicago Theatre Week—a year into the pandemic
This year’s lineup offers a smorgasbord of online options; plus honoring Felicia P. Fields and remembering Edward S. Weil Jr. and Sally Banes
Thanks and giving
Stages are dark, but Chicago theater and dance companies still keep a light on.
A trilogy for times of terror
Three streaming productions give us plenty to ponder in the pandemic.
All your home’s a stage
The best online options for enjoying theater from local, national, and international companies
Rhino Fest provides a theatrical horn of plenty
In its 31st year, Chicago’s longest-running alternative theater festival celebrates old friends and new voices.
It Is Magic takes a sympathetic look at the world of storefront theater
How and why do you go on making art in the face of indifference?
Spirits to Enforce is an auspicious beginning for the Passage Theatre
The cast finds disarming poignancy in well-orchestrated absurdity.
Baudelaire in a Box: Unquenched, The Burials, and nine more new theater reviews
Highlights this week include episode nine of Theater Oobleck’s stage translation of Les Fleurs du Mal and a Steppenwolf for Young Adults drama by Caitlin Parrish.
Mickle Maher’s Song About Himself is (almost) his best play yet
The Theater Oobleck cofounder mesmerizes with a dystopian world where the Web is all.
Theater Oobleck hits the Hideout for ‘Toosdays’ in ‘Joon’
The fringe-theater faves take over the monthlong Tuesday Night Residency series.
Chicago Commercial Collective hits the road
Chicago Commercial Collective is booking Midwest college tours for five off-Loop theater productions.