The Cubs Stay Alive, Creating a Dilemma for Some Hamilton Fans By Luke Seemann Sorry, Alexander: history has its eyes on Wrigley Field. Read more
Highbrow Halloween? Try the Bloodied Bride, Lucia By Graham Meyer Start with a white dress, add red paint, crazy eyes, and a silvery soprano. Read more
Video: Get a Preview of Greenhouse Theater’s The Happiest Place on Earth Catch Philip Dawkins’s new play through October 23. Read more
Five Hamilton Alternatives for Five Types of Hamilton Fans By Catey Sullivan Catch the spirit of “Ham” for a fraction of the price. Read more
Philip Dawkins Tackles Family Tragedy in The Happiest Place on Earth By Novid Parsi The playwright examines harsh realities in his new one-man show. Read more
The Hamilton Handoff: Lin-Manuel Miranda and Miguel Cervantes Interview by Elly Fishman Lin-Manuel Miranda shares insight on the blockbuster role with his Chicago replacement, Miguel Cervantes. Read more
Wagner Gets Weird By Nissa Rhee The notoriously serious composer is subjected to the Second City treatment Read more
A Trio of Star Turns By Novid Parsi Three of Chicago’s biggest talents showcase their chops this fall in career-defining roles. Read more
Get a Peek at This Pitch-Perfect Tribute to Bette Midler's Legendary Cabaret Act See Hell in a Handbag’s new musical, "Bette, Live at the Continental Baths," at Stage 773. Read more
Our Guide to Live Lit Shows at Lit Crawl This Week By Claire Zulkey Looking for prose, comedy, theater, or poetry? Here’s what to see at the city’s newest bookworm bash. Read more