*** Recommended *** Here’s my dilemma, I saw a play that totally creeped me out – and yet, it was incredibly well-acted.  Who knew that Tracy Letts’ 1996 tragi-comedy; "Bug," which literally made my skin crawl, is a cult classic.  Although it played a couple of Chicago’s small stages back in the day, I’d never seen it.  Unfortunately, I could see the tragic end coming almost from the beginning.  If you want to scare yourself silly, then this is the play for you.    3 Spotlights  

**** Recommended **** A new opera at Chicago’s storied and beloved Lyric Opera is always a welcome event, especially this season, which marks a joyous return for Midwest opera-lovers after a closed house last year due to the Covid 19 pandemic. The Lyric premiere of a new production of “Florencia en el Amazones,” a 1996 opera by famed late Mexican composer Daniel Catan, is cause for celebration. It debuted at Civic Opera House Saturday night, Nov. 13.  4 Spotlights

CHRISTMAS KAROL: A HOLIDAY INTERVENTION CABARET to be performed two weekends in December | Each weekend will feature a different cast of up-and-coming Chicago talent.

CHRISTMAS KAROL: A HOLIDAY INTERVENTION CABARET to be performed two weekends in December | Each weekend will feature a different cast of up-and-coming Chicago talent.

The Hillsdale College Chargers and Truman State University Bulldogs have been selected to participate in the second annual America’s Crossroads Bowl on Saturday, Dec. 4, in Hobart, Indiana.

One Night Only! The Den Theatre Presents Comedian GARETH REYNOLDS Sunday, December 5, 2021 on the Heath Mainstage

A Fabulous 50’s Christmas returns to the Towle Theater

Chicago Philharmonic launches holiday season with Simply Serenades

· String players invited to play alongside Chicago Philharmonic musicians for Chicago Park District’s Side by Side Holiday Concert, recording Nov. 20
· Simply Serenades features lesser-known works by Brahms and Dvořák; PLUS, world premiere by Composer in Residence Jonathan Bingham, Nov. 21
· City Winery Chicago Holiday Brunch Concert features harp trio, Dec. 12

Marriott Theatre Presents "Kiss Me, Kate" | A dazzling Broadway classic that earned the very first Tony Award for Best Musical finally hits the Marriott Theatre stage!

BLACK ENSEMBLE THEATER TO PRODUCE "LADIES, LIVING AND LOVING LIFE" AS PART OF ITS CONCERT CABARET SERIES |
FOUR PERFORMANCES ONLY NOVEMBER 19th-21st