Music and Concerts – Page 52

Olivia Rodrigo performs at the United Center on Oct. 11, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Review: Olivia Rodrigo, in a sea of flowers, kicking her way towards what’s next

By Christopher Borrelli

October 12, 2026 at 10:38 a.m.

In Chicago at the United Center on her "Unraveled Tour," Olivia Rodrigo leans into the...

Baritone Thomas Hampson in a performance of William Walton’s "Belshazzar's Feast" with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, led by Klaus Mäkelä. (Todd Rosenberg)

Review: Mäkelä and CSO bring back a delicious ‘Feast’

By Hannah Edgar

October 9, 2026 at 1:15 p.m.

Fifty years have passed since the Chicago Symphony last played “Belshazzar’s Feast” by English composer...

All the artists stand together on stage after singing “Paradise” at the Chicago Theatre for Souvenirs: 80 Years of John Prine tribute show, Oct. 8, 2026. (Nate Swanson/for the baiduhai)

Review: A heartfelt tribute to John Prine let his music and legacy shine through

By Bob Gendron

October 9, 2026 at 1:07 p.m.

Musicians from Margo Price to Jeff Tweedy covered the late singer-songwriter's songs and channeled his...

Graceful dancers, beautiful costumes, and stunning sets are a few of the reasons that the Salt Creek Ballet’s production of “The Nutcracker” has been drawing crowds for 39 years. (Keith Gerling)

Salt Creek Ballet brings its 39th annual performance of ‘The Nutcracker’ to Hinsdale

By Myrna Petlicki

November 17, 2025 at 3:47 p.m.

Salt Creek Ballet's 39th annual production of "The Nutcracker," will be performed at Hinsdale Central...

Composer, conductor and producer Steve Hackman is presenting “Beethoven X Beyoncé" with the Chicago Philharmonic and guest musicians at the Harris Theater. (James Mountford)

Mashing up classical and pop with ‘Beethoven X Beyoncé’ at Harris Theater

By Britt Julious

November 17, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

Composer and conductor Steve Hackman from Chicago hopes to break down barriers between the classical...

The Kinjaz Dance Crew in "'Twas the Night Before" by Cirque du Soleil, coming to the Chicago Theatre. (Kyle Flubacker)

Top 50 holiday concerts and shows in Chicago, from Cirque du Soleil to ‘Holly Dolly Christmas’

By Emily McClanathan

November 16, 2025 at 8:10 a.m.

’Tis the season when Chicago’s stages give way to Ebenezer Scrooges, George Baileys and Nutcracker...

Bassist Laura Lee Ochoa of Khruangbin performs at the Metro in Chicago on Nov. 13, 2025. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Review: Khruangbin celebrates ‘Universe Smiles Upon You’ at Metro

By Britt Julious

November 14, 2025 at 10:33 a.m.

The beloved psych-rock band has been on the road celebrating 10 years since the release...

Robert Plant performs with Saving Grace at the Vic Theatre on Nov. 12, 2025. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Review: Robert Plant and Saving Grace travel through 100 years of music at Vic Theatre

By Bob Gendron

November 13, 2025 at 1:05 p.m.

Their concert in Chicago leaned into folk and roots music, tapping into the former Led...

Alicia Keys performs with the Broadway cast of "Hell's Kitchen" during the Tony Awards at Lincoln Center in New York on June 16, 2024. (Theo Wargo/Getty Images)

Alicia Keys talks about her fiery life, her musical ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ and her family in Chicago

By Chris Jones

November 12, 2025 at 5:45 a.m.

Her semi-autobiographical Broadway musical is now on a North American tour that will bring it...

Britney Spears supporters celebrate following a hearing concerning the pop singer's conservatorship at the Stanley Mosk Courthouse, Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, in Los Angeles. A Los Angeles judge on Friday ended the conservatorship that has controlled Britney Spears' life and money for nearly 14 years. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Today in History: Britney Spears’ conservatorship ends

By Associated Press

November 12, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

On Nov. 12, 2021, a judge in Los Angeles ended the conservatorship that had controlled the...

“A Time and Place for Us” was the theme of the Spring 2025 concert presented by the Glen Ellyn-Wheaton Chorale at the First United Methodist Church of Glen Ellyn at the start of its 40th anniversary celebration. (Glen Ellyn-Wheaton Chorale)

Glen Ellyn-Wheaton Chorale marking 40th anniversary with concert series

By Myrna Petlicki

November 11, 2025 at 2:01 p.m.

The Glen Ellyn-Wheaton Chorale has come a long way since it was started as a...

Silenced for years, Oak Park’s Seabury Chime to sound again at Grace Episcopal Church

By Paul Eisenberg

November 13, 2025 at 9:56 a.m.

Grace Episcopal Church in Oak Park will ring its century-old Seabury Chime bells once again...

Stevie Wonder, from left Jennifer Hudson and Maxwell perform during the 2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, at L.A. Live in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Cyndi Lauper calls for courage and Salt-N-Pepa romp through ‘Push It’ as they join Rock Hall of Fame

By Andrew Dalton

November 9, 2025 at 9:14 a.m.

Stevie Wonder led a funky and flashy tribute to the late Sly Stone to open...