Theater

First Stage’s U:Bug:Me!, tiny critters with life lessons
First Stage’s U

Bug:Me!, tiny critters with life lessons

Jeremiah Clay Neal's new musical for the little one takes the creepy out of the crawlies.

On Stage 2/22-3/1 Riddle: What’s on your head and at Uihlein Hall?
On Stage 2/22-3/1 Riddle

What’s on your head and at Uihlein Hall?

"Hair," of course! Also this week: lots going on at UWM, a European soprano recital, "Murder at Howard Johnson's" and "10 Perfect" at Stritch University.

Boulevard’s Becky Shaw, a sweet romantic comedy — NOT!

Boulevard’s Becky Shaw, a sweet romantic comedy — NOT!

In Gina Gionfriddo's comedy, five characters obsess on their feelings, hurt one another and have no idea of how amusing they are.

Bullies bested in comedy at Windfall Theatre

Bullies bested in comedy at Windfall Theatre

Light comedy addresses a serious subject in "Nurture's Wonders" - a world premiere with many satisfying twists and turns.

Chamber Theatre’s “Mauritius”: Greed, obsession, treachery
Chamber Theatre’s “Mauritius”

Greed, obsession, treachery

Five desperate characters vie for rare, valuable stamps in Theresa Rebeck's Mamet-tinged play.

Chamber Theatre puts its stamp on “Mauritius”

Chamber Theatre puts its stamp on “Mauritius”

In Theresa Rebeck's play, two sisters and a trio of shady men try to get their hands on a pair of rare, valuable stamps.

First Stage’s “U:Bug:Me!” offers a glimpse of springtime
First Stage’s “U

Bug:Me!” offers a glimpse of springtime

"U:Bug:Me!" rushes in the season, bringing life to enchanting insects and compelling audiences to fall in love and be young (or young at heart) once again.

Soulstice puts you in (someone else’s) therapy

Soulstice puts you in (someone else’s) therapy

In Conor McPherson's "Shining City," Soulstice puts an audience of 50 onstage with the actors in a psychological drama.

NEW! Carte Blanche’s fairly healthy Moliere

NEW! Carte Blanche’s fairly healthy Moliere

Carte Blanche stages a funny, bare-bones "Imaginary Invalid."

NEW! MGAC’s “Vagina Monologues,” frank emotion for a good cause

NEW! MGAC’s “Vagina Monologues,” frank emotion for a good cause

Casey Harding directs a strong, minimal production of Eve Enslers theater piece.

NEW! MGAC stages a benefit for “Vagina Monologues”

NEW! MGAC stages a benefit for “Vagina Monologues”

Proceeds from the show will go to the Sojourner Truth House and the V-Day campaign.

Soulstice stages Conor McPherson’s psychological drama

Soulstice stages Conor McPherson’s psychological drama

The company will make audiences of 50 feel they're in the therapist's office, in the local premiere of "Shining City."