Lauren Warnecke

A palpable buzz overtook the Auditorium Theatre Wednesday, with a who's who from the Chicago arts world arriving dressed to the nines for the 130-year-old venue's annual gala. It so...

On arriving at the Lyric Opera House, Joffrey Ballet audiences encountered about 50 protesters standing beneath the Lyric's portico on Wednesday, forming a circle around the lobby doors. Intermittently chanting...

Chicago Tap Theatre is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year — though it technically crossed that milestone last year at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic's omicron wave. "I will...

Internationally renowned Canadian American choreographer Aszure Barton will be Hubbard Street Dance Chicago's next artist-in-residence. The appointment follows a long vacancy after resident choreographer Alejandro Cerrudo's departure in 2018. "Aszure...

Ambitious remounts and big, milestone concerts are on tap this winter for Chicago dance, with a handful of touring groups rarely seen within city limits. Here are the most anticipated...

Giordano Dance Chicago kicked off its 60th anniversary with dazzling performances at the Harris Theater in October. That the show was among the best this year is perhaps no surprise...

A theme of this Year of Chicago Dance could be resilience as local dance companies ran full steam ahead after years of disruption. Some, including stalwarts like Hubbard Street, Ensemble...