I was so glad to support a local theatre. It was a terrific experience…read more The best part of this theatre is indeed how tiny it is - it feels intimate and so welcoming as a result. Walking in, multiple people greet you at the bar (drinks are donation-based and not fancy, per se, but you can get Kirkland brand wine or a local beer, so that's fine!). My ticket's barcode refused to print, but they found my ticket quickly. The stage itself is completely overlapping with the seating. In other words, you sit onstage: it's all one level. The seats, at least when I went, are all one row deep. It is great for short people like me, because we don't have to look over people in front of us. It is also great for tall people, who don't have blocked legroom of any sort (unless you have to pull in some long limbs if the actors are close enough to you where they might trip!). There are two large, ADA-compliant bathrooms, including one within the stage/seating area! Despite being a tiny theatre without a ton of publicity, you can still see brand new plays and similar works, as well as well established plays that have been performed worldwide. There is a personal, inclusive touch here, which is great to see. It was nice that the artistic director welcomed us all before the show started and gave us information about other upcoming productions!

If you want to laugh, see great acting and an entertaining play go to Gary at the Red Twist. The…read moreprice is right (we got a senior discount) and we found the intimacy of the theater inviting. Appreciated the welcoming atmosphere and the devotion to craft (with an irreverent twist :)

I saw my first show here recently: Oak! It was a highly clever and tightly written work, with…read morefantastic direction and acting, such a gem. I'm surprised I haven't been here before, but I'm slowly expanding my experiences with smaller Chicago theaters every year. They have a great season and I'll definitely be back! Nice lobby with unique cocktails to take into the show, comfy seats..

Always delicious! Nice little place to stop for a delicious piece of homemade pie, quiche or…read moresandwich!

Great theater company. Tough parking areA. will go there again. Every seat in the house is great.read more

I've seen a few plays at City Lit over the years. I find it strange that I just now noticed I…read morehaven't shared the info with you. Maybe it's my subconscious keeping you all away. Maybe I didn't want to share this underrated theater. It's not like I don't want them to do well because they do, it's always a full house. Maybe it's just because the performers are all top notch and that there are very limited amount of seats, I just don't want to give up mine to you. I guess I'm a little selfish. Oh well, I can live with that. As long as I get to keep seeing wonderful plays here!! FYI -The map attached is incorrect so beware. It's located on the 2nd Floor of Edgewater Presbyterian Church. Seating is a little tight but still comfortable. Most recent play- "The Wind in the Willows" (as a musical... I know?! But it worked!!) A rat with a gun. A toad driving a car. It's got action, comedy, and drama, what else do you want?! Fantastic set design and performance!! This next generation (late 20's max in age, maybe) of performers have real talent. I see a LOT of plays and they impressed me. If you're a fan of the books or not "The Wind in the Willows" is time well spent and this musical did great justice to the famous author.

This was our first time visiting. It was a very cool artsy space with a fantastic lobby upstairs,…read moreand different areas to be before attending the event. We went to see Groundwater with the Thompson Street Theater Company, we knew a performing member of the cast. I'm so glad she invited us because it was really wonderful. Thank you for the experience!

I honestly can't say enough about how much I love Bramble Art Loft. Every time I walk in, it feels…read morelike stepping into a creative sanctuary -- the kind of place that makes you slow down, look closer, and actually feel something. There's this calm energy in the space that instantly pulls you in -- the light, the textures, the way every corner seems to tell its own little story. It's rare to find somewhere that feels so alive yet so peaceful at the same time. What I love most is how Bramble Art Loft isn't just about art hanging on walls -- it's about community, conversation, and creativity in motion. You can tell that everything there has been chosen or created with real intention. It's one of those places that reminds you why art matters -- how it can shift your mood, your perspective, even your day. I always leave feeling inspired, grounded, and full of ideas. It's become one of my favorite places to be -- part gallery, part refuge, part spark for whatever comes next. I love that spaces like this exist, and I'm genuinely grateful that Bramble Art Loft does.

I came here for a magic show with a group of friends on a Friday. Overall, good facility! There's a…read moresmall parking lot for patrons nearby, which was nice. Bartenders were friendly. Bathrooms were clean. It was cold, but that's typical of buildings in the summer. I'd come back!

What's life without a little magic! We came by to see a show on a Sunday afternoon and we're able…read moreto enjoy the Physician's show. When you walk in there is a bar and some tables but through the double doors, you'll find a 2nd bar with a speakeasy feel. When we checked in, we were assigned our tables. We ordered drinks before hand and the drinks were brought to our tables. We also ordered the pimento cheese and crackers. We snacked on the crackers most of the show as there was quite a bit of pimento in the bowl. The show was great and was broken into 2 parts. There were a lot of great metaphors along with it being a very interactive show with the crowd. Many of the tricks and magic left us in complete awe. We can't wait to come back and see future shows!

We saw Jackalope's 16th Annual Living Newspaper Festival last week, that included five original…read moreten-minute plays inspired by recent newspaper headlines. Each play was thoughtfully written, presented and well-acted. Jackalope Theatre is located in a wonderful space on the second floor of the Broadway Armory Park building. We've never been to a Jackalope production, but we enjoyed our experience and we will return for future performances.

Another wonderful and adventurous Chicago theater company. Thankfully the audience respected the…read morevenue and play- no whisperers or giggles during an enthralling performance. Good sight lines for everyone in the smallish venue.

My 16 year old son visited from NY for their summer jazz intensive, and it was the most incredible…read moreexperience for him! He was challenged with working with the best choreographers, and can't stop talking about it. He really felt like he was part of a family after the first day! He's already looking forward to next summer!!

My girls (now 8 and 4) absolutely LOVE dancing at Gus! They both started a little over a year ago…read moreand have learned so much and have so much fun in class. They like to have their own dance classes at home where they put on their shoes and practice what they learned in class with each other. My older daughter is now a company dancer and is there twice a week. The teachers are wonderful with the little kids and keeping their attention, which I just got to see first hand during parent observation week. I also like that Gus gives back to the community and puts on so many free performances for families and other members of the community throughout the year. They are family owned which you can truly feel in all aspects of their interactions and communication with the children and parents. Highly recommend!

Imagine you're at a party. Quirky theme. Fun vibe. All of a sudden, a woman kills the music and…read moretells everyone at the party that she miscarried a week ago. Before you have time to understand what just happened, the music clicks back on. Someone yells "let's do a line dance!" No one misses a beat. Everyone starts dancing. You are bewildered and vaguely upset. You consider joining the dance, but you can't because the music clicks off again. A guy grabs a mic talks about how his uncle assaulted him when he was 14. You begin to think that maybe this party isn't intended to be fun. But then, suddenly, the party music clicks back on and someone shouts "let's play musical chairs!" It goes on like this. If you ever begin to enjoy yourself, you know that at any second a partygoer will cut the electricity and monologue about gun violence or Palestine or climate change. You try to wrap your head around it. Maybe it's supposed to be a critique of parties in general? Before you can figure it out, the party is over. Everyone says they loved it. Anyway, that's what the Infinite Wrench feels like. $25 bucks. 5 stars I guess I don't know anymore.

This review is for the theater itself, not the performing group…read more The entrance to the Neo-Futurarium Theater is on Ashland Thrift the red doors in the middle of the building. Then you climb three flights of stairs (I did not see an elevator), down a long corridor to head into the waiting area. This has been the permanent performance space since 1992 of the Neo-Futurist Theater company. The theater is a comfortable size and seats from 140-154. We saw a performance of That's Weird Grandma's 25th Birthday. It's not the worst, and it's not the nicest theater that we've ever been in, but, it looks like the whole building is in sore need of refurbishment. It does seem to be the perfect venue for experimental theater.

A very cute storefront theater, and intimate! seats about 50 people or so and allows for everyone…read moreto view. It's also very easy to connect with the actors because there isn't a bad seat in the house! It's a very small theater, and it's hard to find on the street, but look for the big "R" in their window. There is also street parking, so get there early to find your spot. I saw the play "I Call My Brothers" and it was fantastic. The actors and the plot had me immersed during the entire show. It was only about 1.5 hours long, and I was left invigorated. The stage isn't very large, and it's a minimalist style play (in regards to props), but if there were more props in the play, it would ruin it. The actors were fantastic and the play was amazing. This is a great spot to have a show. I do like this and am going to look forward to other plays at this theater.

Rivendell continues to be a powerhouse for women. Every show is astounding where you get to…read moreexperience up close some of the best acting in the city. Alias Grace, Something Clean, The Cake to name a few of the productions I've loved here. Always giving me new perspectives, truly impressive. I'd rather see a show here than at the big venues downtown. To me the fact they are letting women shine and lead is so important and empowering and challenging the status quo in theatre. I can't wait to see what they'll be putting on next.

Nice intimate theater. Can bring drinks in. Saw Kairos on a weekday, almost full. Very effective…read moreshow, very nice director and co-D. Love the color coordination of costumes. Love that almost everything happens on stage or around the stage even the change of costume happens on the edge of the stage just lights out. Genius environment-friendly ticket/playbill. See pics.

As a venue, it is a classic black box. Minimal seating Is U-shaped, and there are excellent…read moresightlines. The play I saw was futuristic dimensional science fiction. The play's author was able to blend children's science fiction with Rocky Horror. If you are looking for a musical, it's not. If you are looking for pure science fiction, it's not. If you are looking for a play where one person in the audience is laughing hysterically and everyone else is wondering what in god's name this person finds so funny, I must admit I didn't laugh when it was time for the comedy. This play was not for my age group. To the annoying woman behind me, never tap or touch someone if you want their attention. A great alternative would be to say, "Excuse me." But then you were laughing at the play.