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Home » Oriental Theatre

Tag: Oriental Theatre

Posted inArts & Culture

A lot goes right in The Play That Goes Wrong

by Jack Helbig December 12, 2018August 18, 2021

But it’s the set that steals the show.

Posted inArts & Culture

Book of Mormon is still crass and juvenile—and completely delightful

by Kerry Reid November 28, 2018August 18, 2021

The musical’s commentary on faith is also somehow appropriate for the holiday season.

Posted inArts & Culture

Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is scrumdiddlyumptious and satisfyingly gross

by Tony Adler October 10, 2018August 18, 2021

There’s also something weirdly liberating about the sight of Oompa Loompas toting knives.

Posted inArts & Culture

Cher’s got her own bio-musical!

by Tony Adler July 3, 2018August 18, 2021

Or how the diva triumphed over talent, with some help from Bob Mackie.

Posted inBlogs

Chicago Craft Beer Festival, Cirque Du Soleil: Luzia, and more things to do in Chicago this weekend

by Emily Wasielewski July 21, 2017August 18, 2021

John Corbett on Vinyl Freak: Love Letters to a Dying Medium, and more happenings from July 21-23

Posted inBlogs

A David Bowie dance opera, Coco Picard chats, the Sugar Ball, and more things to do this weekend

by Emily Wasielewski June 30, 2017August 18, 2021

Catch The King and I before it closes, satirize politics with the comedy group Capitol Steps, and more to do this weekend.

Broadway Idiot
Posted inFilm

An American Idiot on Broadway

by J.R. Jones October 30, 2013August 19, 2021

Billie Joe Armstrong hits the Great White Way in Broadway Idiot.

Posted inBest of Chicago

Best long-running play

by Chicago Reader June 23, 2011August 19, 2021

Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind voted best long-runny play

Posted inBlogs

Before It’s Gone: Spring Awakening at the Oriental Theatre

by Tony Adler May 5, 2011August 19, 2021

Spring Awakening: In Chicago through May 8.

Posted inBest of Chicago

Best Cheap Tickets for Great Seats for Broadway in Chicago

by Deanna Isaacs June 24, 2010August 19, 2021

Ford Center for the Performing Arts/Oriental Theatre

Posted inBlogs

Dinner and a Show: Wednesday 12/16

by Whet Moser December 16, 2009August 19, 2021

Some of our recommended shows paired with nearby restaurants, including The Addams Family and made-from-scratch pasta at Luna Caprese.

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