Gwendolyn Purdom

When the Chicago-set blockbuster "Divergent" hit movie screens in March, fans of the series flocked to the theater. But Kate Levinson had her own reasons to be excited. "Going to...

It's been 143 years since the roaring flames of the Great Chicago Fire tore through the city, and now the historic event is serving as the symbolic kindling for an...

Ten years ago, tired of theater that was no longer meeting audiences' evolving needs, Noelle Krimm decided she wanted to create a production that took theatergoers on an adventure. "A...

A crisp September breeze has got you thinking about new adventures, like, say, finding the perfect four-legged companion for the fall farmers market? Sure, you’re a grown-up and all, but...

So, you're definitely not ready for a baby but that goldfish isn't cutting it anymore. We hear ya. When adding a four-legged family member to your household, there's a lot...

Chicago's theater scene is known for its groundbreaking plays and experimental comedy, but when it comes to original musical works, local actress, director and choreographer Amber Mak felt there was...

Some kids collect baseball cards. Rare coins. Pogs. I collected friends. I don't mean my bowl cut and affinity for "Goosebumps" were so damn magnetic that the other 8-year-olds just...

Building your perfect Khaleesi or King Joffrey ensemble just got a whole lot easier—the racks at Saturday's Lyric Opera costume sale will be fully stocked with doublets and regal gowns...

Perhaps it dates back to the classic Greek tragedies performed at harvest-time festivals, but autumn has always been prime season for theater. "In the summertime, people like to do summer...