 On March 7, winemakers and owners head to Chicago to spread the great tradition of Willamette Valley wines. Following popular road show events in Seattle, New York and San Francisco, …
Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) announced today two upcoming productions: the American premiere of Othello: The Remix, created by the Q Brothers, March 12"April 28, 2013 in …
Please join us for “Tea With Edie & Fitz” at The Clare! Date:  February 9th Time: 1:00 pm & 3:30 pm Location: The Clare, 55 East Pearson Chicago, Illin…
For those patrons who would like to witness what a true theatre ensemble is all about then you must catch Austin Pendleton's new interpretation of Harold Pinter's The Birthday Party which op…
Theatre at the Center's 2013 season tees off with the Chicago area premiere of the hilariously farcical THE FOX ON THE FAIRWAY.  The play will run February 14 through March 24 at 10…
It's going to be a "Roustabout" at the Ed Sullivan Theater when the LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN presents "Elvis Week" on the broadcast, with performances from some of the best known Elvis…
Critically acclaimed director-choreographer Stacey Flaster (Highland Park) and vocal coach Elizabeth Fauntleroy (Lincolnshire) announce the launch of The Performer's Sch…
Musical legends Nas, Stevie Wonder, Kanye West, Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Ziggy Marley and Smokey Robinson have already led standing ovations at Fela!, a musical that has thrilled audiences acro…
Patricia Barber from Michael Roberts on Vimeo. Jazz great Patricia Barber discusses her critically acclaimed new album SMASH.  For more information visit www.PatriciaBarber.com On S…
 The 2013 Peace on Earth Film Festival (POEFF), presented by Transcendence Global Media, NFP, in partnership with the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special events, will…
Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST), Benito Juárez Community Academy and Latinos Progresando announced today a joint partnership to present a concert version of In the Hei…
During the first half hour of the sensational Other Desert Cities, which is currently receiving its Chicago premiere at the Goodman Theatre, I was taken back to some of the first episodes of…
Mordine & Company Dance Theater, the Midwest's longest running contemporary dance company, presents All at Once, a shared weekend of vibrant programming celebrating the diversity o…
First Folio Theatre (Mayslake Peabody Estate, 31st St. & Rt. 83) presents Jeff Award winning musical star CORY GOODRICH in her first solo concerts, on Monday, February 11 at …
Whenever I see a theatre company with Sunset Boulevard as part of their season it always tends to make me a bit weary.  Not only is Andrew Lloyd Webber's take on Billy Wilder's triump…
Steel Beam Theatre, 111 W. Main St. in downtown St. Charles, presents Deathtrap by Ira Levin continuing weekends through February 10 with performances Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, and Sunda…
REVIEWED BY: MELODY UDELL It truly must've been a "fickle finger of fate" that brought Tiffany Topol to play the lead role in the Writer's Theatre production of Sweet Charity. Her version of…
By the end of the sensational Minsk 2011: A Reply to Kathy Acker currently playing at the upstairs theatre at Chicago Shakespeare, you are left with the feeling that you have just witnessed …
Reviewed by: Russell Goeltenbodt I have a place where dreams are born, and time is never planned. It’s not on any chart; You must find it with your heart. Never Never Land". (Never…
Chicago Opera Theater (COT) offers more opportunities to look inside its operas through its new initiative, Viewpoints. These collaborations with Chicago cultural institutions will …
Reviewed by: RUSSELL GOELTENBODT The side project theater company located in Roger's Park, and Artistic Director, Adam Webster continues their 2012/2013 season with the World Premiere of "La…
Luis Carreon, a Chicago-based magician, has announced two performances of his original solo show, Bending Minds and Bending Dreams, at one of the most renowned magic shops in the country, Ma…
 The Board of Directors of About Face Theatre Company has announced that Executive Director Jason Held will be stepping down at the end January to pursue a position with Playworks C…
Podcast with Linda Balgord from Michael Roberts on Vimeo. Musical theatre star Linda Balgord discusses her famous roles in Sunset Blvd., Cats, Aspects of Love and The Pirate Queen. Ms. Balgo…
 Geja's Café, 340 W. Armitage, has been named one of the top 100 most romantic restaurants by the 2013 OpenTable Diners' Choice Awards. The list of winners is derived from more th…