Richard Christiansen

DANCE `DANCE FOR LIFE' The annual AIDS fundraising gala this year will feature Joffrey Ballet of Chicago, River North Chicago Dance Company, Trinity Irish Dance Company, Melissa Thodos and Dancers,...

The Colossus of Chicago theater is made up of many, many parts, and, although these individual units can change and expand from year to year, the configuration that they outline...

"Life and Limb," which had its premiere 17 years ago at the old Wisdom Bridge Theater, announced the arrival of the intelligent, inventive, introspective and outrageous young playwright Keith Reddin....

The tremendous challenge of producing the epic in an 882-seat suburban theater has been met by Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire with a resounding triumph. There is no helicopter, as there...

Great cities are known for the theater companies they keep. Chicago has a wealth of hallmark troupes, presenting everything from the hallowed classics to new works by emerging artists; the...

JAZZ MARVIN TATE'S D-SETTLEMENT The Chicago-based, vocal-instrumental ensemble brings political commentary to its freewheeling, jazz-tinged performances; 10 p.m. Friday at HotHouse, 31 E. Balbo Drive; $10; 312-362-9707. JAMES MOODY The...

First Folio Shakespeare Festival follows a familiar pattern of outdoor productions in the Chicago area. Its stage platform is placed on a pleasant greensward, the Peabody Estate in Oak Brook,...

With 14 nominations for two productions, the new, small Congo Square Theater Company leads the field in this year's Black Theatre Alliance Awards honoring achievements of African-Americans in the performing...

ROCK LIVING COLOUR In their early '90s prime, this funk-metal quartet played some of the Metro's most memorable shows. Can this reunion reignite that spirit? Tuesday at Metro, 3730 N....

One of my frequent stops on the Internet -- www.whatsonstage.com -- recently invited visitors to its site to join in the ever popular pastime of listing their pet hates of...