As of June 2020, we’ve seen over 4,000 theatre productions. The lists below highlight those that we found especially noteworthy. Since theatre can be memorable and affecting in so many different ways, we’ve created lists for a lot of different categories (presented in no particular order). We hope that as you read our lists, you’ll be reminded of your own favorite theatre experiences as well.
Note on sources: In compiling the information for this website, our primary source has been the theatre programs we’ve saved and cataloged from all the shows we’ve attended through the years. As you will see from the hundreds of links included, we’ve also made extensive use of information found on the Internet. Two websites that have been particularly useful are About the Artists and Theatre in Chicago.
Note on navigation: If you want to browse your way through our entire set of favorites lists, you can use the “Next” link on the bottom right of each page (you’ll visit the pages in the order shown below).
Memorable performances by U of Illinois alums
Artist bios (from their early years)
Chicago history through theatre
Chicago shows we wish we’d seen
Plays we’d like to see in Chicago
How we spent the pandemic lockdown
