Theater in Chicago

Theater in Chicago describes not only theater performed in Chicago, Illinois, but also to the movement in Chicago that saw a number of small, meagerly funded companies grow to institutions of national and international significance. Chicago had long been a popular destination for touring productions, as well as original productions that transfer to Broadway and other cities. According to Variety editor Gordon Cox, beside New York City, Chicago has one of the most lively theater scenes in the United States.^[1] As many as 100 shows could be seen any given night from 200 companies as of 2018, some with national reputations and many in creative "storefront" theaters, demonstrating a vibrant theater scene "from the ground up".^[2] According to American Theatre magazine, Chicago's theater is "justly legendary".^[3]

^ Cox, Gordon. "'Hamilton' to Play Chicago in Long-Term Run Starting in 2016". Variety. Retrieved June 14, 2016.
^ Green, Jesse (October 8, 2018). "How Chicago Is Changing Theater, One Storefront at a Time". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved June 10, 2019.
^ Weinert-Kendt, Rob (October 22, 2019). "A Windy City Mirror". Retrieved November 12, 2019. {{cite magazine}}: Cite magazine requires |magazine= (help)

[1] Cox, Gordon. "'Hamilton' to Play Chicago in Long-Term Run Starting in 2016". Variety. Retrieved June 14, 2016.

[Green1-2] Green, Jesse (October 8, 2018). "How Chicago Is Changing Theater, One Storefront at a Time". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved June 10, 2019.

[3] Weinert-Kendt, Rob (October 22, 2019). "A Windy City Mirror". Retrieved November 12, 2019. {{cite magazine}}: Cite magazine requires |magazine= (help)

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