The Yard Tackles High School Shootings on Stage
The youth theater company hits Steppenwolf’s stage with a timely play.
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Mysteries Etched in Stone
There are dozens of riddles waiting to be solved all over Chicago.
A Barroom Visit from the Bard
A troupe of actors sets up while you’re sipping a beer at your favorite bar.
Andrew Bird Brings His Sweeping Symphony of Sounds to Chicago
On Echolocations: River, the musician forgoes lyrics and lets his violin do the talking.
Two Dancers with Contrasting Styles Unite for One Goal
Tanniqua-Kay Buchanan's topical, narrative style mixes with Megan Rhyme's ethereal aesthetic to spark conversation.
Danielle Agami Brings Raw, Animalistic Style to Visceral Dance
In Pick a Chair, the acclaimed choreographer’s daring work is paired with music by Wilco drummer Glenn Kotche.
Dream Team of Chicago's Black Creatives Pay Homage to Gwendolyn Brooks
Eve Ewing, Nate Marshall, and Jamila Woods create a retrospective for the 100th birthday of Bronzeville's Bard.
Chicago Shakes's New Venue Will Literally Let People Reshape the Theater Experience
An inside peek at the Yard, Chicago Shakespeare Theater’s malleable new multimillion-dollar venue
The Fly Honey Show Turns Up the Heat
This steamy burlesque celebrates body and sex positivity.
Sandra Delgado Resurrects Lake View's Latino Culture On Stage
Her new play reimagines the popular 1960s Latino Caribbean nightclub La Havana Madrid.