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Booked it! Chicago theater casting announcements for Dec. 5

December 5, 2019 at 1:57 p.m.

Steppenwolf Theatre Company announced casting for Erika L. Sánchez's "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter," running Feb. 26-Mar. 21, 2020. This world premiere adaptation by Isaac Gomez of Sánchez's...

Founders of Halcyon Theatre step down and exit Chicago

December 3, 2019 at 12:07 p.m.

On Tuesday, the co-founders of Halcyon Theatre, Tony and Jenn Adams, said that they have stepped down and have moved to Maine. Effective immediately, Arlicia McClain will become the company's...

The entrance to Black Ensemble Theater in 2014 in Chicago.

Black Ensemble Theater announces 44th season

December 3, 2019 at 11:40 a.m.

On Tuesday, Black Ensemble Theater announced its 44th season titled, "The 2020 Season of Change." This upcoming season will pay homage to historical figures and musical greats. For Black Ensemble,...

Two experts explain how to tell friends and relatives what to avoid getting your children.

How to tell someone not to get your kids specific gifts for the holidays

November 28, 2019 at 6:00 a.m.

Q: With the holidays around the corner, what's the best way to tell someone not to get your kids specific gifts? A: A healthy friendship (or relationship) is deeply rooted...

If you don't know what pronouns a person uses, introduce yourself and your pronouns first, two experts advise.

Unsure of someone’s pronouns? Here’s what to do.

November 22, 2019 at 8:41 a.m.

Q: Sometimes you're unsure of people's pronouns. What is the best way to ask without outing them if they're figuring it out themselves? A: We need to change the narrative...

Tommy Cerreta and Erika Siauciunas attend Caroling at Cloud Gate in Millennium Park in 2006.

Holiday entertainment 2019: Our Top 40 shows around Chicago, the stories, music, ‘Nutcrackers’ and ‘Christmas Carols’

November 24, 2019 at 12:08 p.m.

With the start of a new decade on the horizon there is no better time to be entertained. Here are the top holiday entertainment options coming to a stage near...

Booked it! Chicago theater casting announcements for Nov. 21

November 22, 2019 at 3:48 p.m.

Here are the Chicago theater casting announcements for this week. Haven announced casting for "Titus Andronicus," running Feb. 13-Mar. 14, 2020. William Shakespeare's play explores revenge across familial and political...

Cirque du Soleil to reprise ‘Alegría’ next summer

November 19, 2019 at 11:15 a.m.

On Tuesday, Cirque du Soleil announced its return to Chicago next summer with the revival of "Alegría," running June 5-28, 2020. This resurrection of a past show is very unusual...

The Mercury Theater on Southport Avenue in Chicago in 2014. The theater announced it is closing down at the end of June.

Mercury Theater Chicago to stage new production of ‘Shear Madness’

November 18, 2019 at 1:29 p.m.

On Monday, Mercury Theater announced it will stage a production of "Shear Madness," running Feb. 7-Mar. 29, 2020. Warner Crocker will direct. This interactive murder mystery was one of Chicago's...

Two experts advise being honest with friends who always bring chips to every potluck.

Enough with the potato chips: Here’s how to get your friends to step up their potluck game

November 19, 2019 at 4:05 p.m.

Q: It's officially potluck season, and year after year, friends brings chips to the function. How do you tell them to step up their potluck game? A: The best way...

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