Lauren Warnecke

The Auditorium Theatre lost its holiday staple when the Joffrey Ballet moved to the Lyric Opera House in 2021. But that beautiful, gold-trimmed venue in the Loop may have a...

It's been a banner year for the Joffrey Ballet. The 68-year-old ballet company, in residence at the Lyric Opera House, tackled its most ambitious season yet, presenting four huge, full-length...

It was a banner year for dance in Chicago, with stellar productions from the city's leading tap, jazz, contemporary and ballet companies. The year was chock full of standout performances...

Dreams are brought to life annually at Milwaukee's Marcus Center when the Milwaukee Ballet is in the building each December. But their popular "Nutcracker" is now dreamier than ever as...

For many families, a trip to "The Nutcracker" is a nonnegotiable holiday tradition — as time-tested and treasured as "A Christmas Carol." Much like the Dickensian play is to theater,...

Whether you're a staunch "Christmas Carol" traditionalist or looking for off-color holiday humor, our guide has concerts and shows that'll appeal to all stripes. Traditional stage Larry Yando (Ebenezer Scrooge)...

Scientists predict that by 2050, 80% of the world's population will live in cities, forced inland due to rising sea waters and away from agrarian societies in search of economic...

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago kicks off its 46th season with a trio of works at the Harris Theater this weekend. The main event comes last with "Return to Patience," a...

Kevin Iega Jeff moved to Chicago in 1994. Leaving his company, Jubilation, behind, the New York expat was recruited to be the third artistic director of Joseph Holmes Dance Theatre....