In “Broadbend, Arkansas,” an African-American family grapples with decades of inequality, violence, and suppression in the South.

David Byrne brings his album “American Utopia” to life in a dynamic, theatrical setting with an unencumbered band taking the stage.

Scott Bradley’s solo show, “Packing,” tackles a three-decade odyssey of reinvention and self-discovery. Directed by Chay Yew.

Playwright-director Richard Nelson returns with “The Michaels,” his latest installment about modern-day America.

Producer Eva Price (“Jagged Little Pill) and director Sammi Cannold (“Evita”) share insights about their upcoming productions.

Peter Dinklage (“Game of Thrones”) stars in “Cyrano,” a new musical adaptation of Edmond Rostand’s 1897 play about unrequited love and ghostwritten letters.

“Something wicked this way comes…” but for all the wrong reasons in Classic Stage Company’s gloomy production of Shakespeare’s “Macbeth.”

Katori Hall’s “Hoodoo Love” receives a gripping production by Chicago’s Raven Theatre.

Theresa Rebeck’s Off-Broadway play, “Seared,” examines the underbelly of a fledgling Brooklyn restaurant on the brink of success.

Chicago’s Red Theater presents a new translation of “You Are Happy,” Rébecca Déraspe’s play about an unusual attempt to create happiness in a makeshift romance.

“Dear Evan Hansen”‘s four leading men unite to perform “For Forever,” featuring new vocal arrangements by Alex Lacamoire and guitar arrangement by Dillon Kondor.

Matt Williams’ Off-Broadway thriller, “Fear,” is cringe-worthy for all the wrong reasons.

Chicago’s First Floor Theater presents “Sugar in Our Wounds,” an emotionally compelling play about unchartered love as the end of slavery nears.

Les Ballets Eloelle brought high-energy camp and ballet to Leslie-Lohman Museum’s gala, helping to raise funds for queer artists, scholars, activists and allies.

Keen Company revives “Molly Sweeney,” Brian Friel’s play about the unexpected consequences of a medical miracle. Directed by Jonathan Silverstein.

Mary-Louise Parker and Will Hochman co-star in ‘The Sound Inside,’ a new play about the complex relationship between student and college professor.

Marisa Tomei stars in ‘The Rose Tattoo,’ Tennessee Williams’ sultry portrayal of a woman rediscovering her ability to love and live life to its fullest.

Chicago’s Pride Film & Plays presents a beautiful revival of “A Man of No Importance” about a community coming to terms with diversity in 1960s Dublin.

Tina Satter conceives and directs “This Is A Room,” based on the FBI transcript reagrding Reality Winner’s leaking evidence of Russian election interference.

No prayers can save this Off-Broadway musical of biblically bad proportion, including Academy Award nominee Gary Busey.

Tracy Letts’ “Linda Vista” unravels what happens to a man who, at 50 years old, should have it all but finds himself empty-handed.

The full Broadway cast for “Company” has been announced. Jennifer Simard, Christopher Fitzgerald, and others join Katrina Lenk and Patti LuPone.

Michael Mayer directs a slick revival of the hit Off-Broadway musical, “Little Shop of Horrors,” starring Jonathan Groff and Tammy Blanchard.

Gerard Alessandrini returns with “Forbidden Broadway: The Next Generation,” a parody of Broadways latest musicals and plays.

Playwright Fouad Teymour’s “Twice, Thrice, Frice…” examines the complex relationships among three Muslim women and their friendships, fidelity and faith.