Late in life, when writers are more inclined to take the bigger, sadder, more complicated view of our long haul on this planet, William Shakespeare wrote (or more likely co-wrote) what vario…
In the wake of "The Art of Falling," its groundbreaking collaboration with The Second City, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago has returned to pure dance mode.
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"Pericles," one of the Bard's less frequently produced "romances," is now receiving an elaborate production that might have benefited from some judicious trimming.
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We Must Breathe: A Response from Chicago Playwrights and Poets will be held at Chicago's Victory Gardens Theater in response to current events and to engage locals in a conversa…
RECOMMENDED Whether you are of the camp that considers "Pericles" a Shakespearean romance or a "problem” play (or both), it is impossible to delve into this dynamic story without ackno…
Jennifer Nettles, who just announced she will be making her Broadway debut as 'Roxie Hart' in CHICAGO, posted two photos from backstage at her photo shoot for the musical. Check out the sult…
FRIDAY | "Newsies": "Headlines don't sell papes, Newsies sell papes." And tickets. This touring musical is based on the Disney movie about the Newsboys Strike of 1899, and has a score by Ala…
Victory Gardens Theater announces We Must Breathe: A Response from Chicago Playwrights and Poets, a special event gathering members of Chicago's artistic community to share their views on di…
Christian Stolte, who stars on "Chicago Fire" as Mouch on the popular NBC drama series, will showcase his comedic chops (which he often does exhibit on "Chicago Fire") as the guest monologis…
HUMOR CAN BE HOLY When, earlier this year, I saw Bluebird Arts' revival of Sarah Ruhl's magically realistic domestic drama, I couldn't grasp the buzz behind her successful whimsy. Yes, it ha…
Grammy winner Jennifer Nettles will make her Broadway debut as Roxie Hart in the long-running revival of Chicago at the Ambassador Theater from Feb. 2, 2015 to March 29. She made the announc…
Pegasus Theatre Chicago will be staging its 28th annual Young Playwrights Festival in a new location. This showcase of professional productions of one-act plays penned by four emerging young…
Jennifer Nettles will make her Broadway debut in Chicago for an eight week limited engagement, starting Monday February 2 through Sunday March, March 29, 2015 at the Ambassador Theatre. Visi…
"Newsies," the Disney Theatrical Productions stage musical based on the 1992 film of the same name, takes audiences back to a pivotal moment in newspaper boy history as it recounts the famou…
Jennifer Nettles is bound from Sugarland to Chicago, via Broadway.
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Gustavo Ramirez Sansano, the gifted Spanish-bred choreographer who served from 2009-2013 as the highly innovative ...
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As announced this morning on NBC 'Today,' Grammy Award-winning singersongwriter and international music superstar Jennifer Nettles will make her Broadway debut this February in the Tony Awar…
Jennifer Nettles is trading in the country for the Windy City. The Grammy winner will make her Broadway debut as Roxie Hart in Chicago on Broadway! The Sugarland star made the announcement o…
Chicago—time to stock up on tissues—the Broadway-aimed Beaches is heading your way! According to Variety, the stage adaptation of Iris Rainer Dart’s tearjerker of a novel, …
THIS SCHOONER SAILS IN ON YULETIDE EUPHORIA A joyous holiday tradition, The Christmas Schooner has been warming Chicagoan hearts for nearly two decades. Following a lengthy run at Bailiwick …
