Hedy Weiss devours the latest version of Sweeney Todd to hit Chicago.  She reviews that and three more shows.

The "Spider-Man" musical has been in the news for months now. But will it have legs beyond Broadway? Hedy Weiss reviews the show for us, along with three new shows a little closer to home. More on the Story: Read about the shows More on Weiss

Two giants of Chicago theater share the stage when John Mahoney and Rondi Reed team up in a new production. It's called "The Outgoing Tide," and it's one of three shows Chicago Sun-Times theater critic Hedy Weiss reviews for us. More on the Story: More about the plays

A current play tells the story of the English monarch who lost the colonies and his mind. Hedy Weiss reviews and recommends "The Madness of King George III" and two other plays.

Hedy Weiss tries her luck with three new shows in town, including a bona fide Broadway classic and two provocative new shows. Weiss at the Sun-Times

Sparks fly at Steppenwolf Theater. Hedy Weiss reviews Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? and three more shows on the Chicago stage.

Chicago Sun-Times theater critic Hedy Weiss reviews three shows currently on local stages.

Hedy Weiss reviews the much-anticipated revival of Candide at the Goodman Theatre, plus three more shows from this busy fall theater season. Candide--Goodman Theatre She Loves Me--Writers' Theatre David Mamet plays--American Theater Company Romeo and Juliet--Chicago Shakespeare Theater

Hedy Weiss reviews a high-kicking production of A Chorus Line and two other must-see shows on Chicago-area stages. The Astronaut's Birthday--Redmoon Theater Jailbait--Profiles Theatre A Chorus Line--Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire

A provocative new show at Steppenwolf Theater features a remote-control device that can literally change your life. Hedy Weiss reviews that show, a play inspired by the death of Marilyn Monroe, and a musical revue for hard times. After the Fall--Eclipse Theatre A Parallelogram--Steppenwolf Theatre Sweet and Hot: The Songs of Harold Arlen--Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre

A Streetcar Named Desire gets an eye-opening new interpretation. Hedy Weiss reviews the Tennessee Williams classic and more. A Streetcar Named Desire--Writers' Theatre Jacob and Jack--Victory Garden Theater Sizwe Banzi is Dead--Court Theatre

The working class meets the ballet class in Billy Elliot. Hedy Weiss reviews Elton John's hit musical, and two more colorful productions on the Chicago stage. Billy Elliot Eclectica The Farnsworth Invention

The Goodman Theatre has garnered a lot of response for its new play, A True History of the Johnstown Flood. Sun-Times theater critic Hedy Weiss is here with her review of that, and two other Chicago-area productions.

Hedy Weiss joins us to review Fiddler on the Roof and two other recommended shows currently on stage. Fiddler on the Roof -- Marriot Theatre Lincolnshire Mrs. Caliban -- Lifeline Theatre Ring Cycle -- The Building Stage

Chicago Sun-Times theater critic Hedy Weiss joins us to review Steppenwolf Theatre's The Brother/Sister Plays, plus two more notable shows on the Chicago stage.

Chicago Sun-Times theater critic Hedy Weiss calls the world premiere of "The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity" at Victory Gardens Theater "big, brash and brilliantly written." She joins us with her review of that show, as well as reviews of two others.