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Letonia Copeland-Hardin, who performs under the name LT, adjusts her collar while working on material in the green room before her set at The Lincoln Lodge in Chicago, Sept. 26, 2026. (Nate Swanson/for the baiduhai)

Funny you should ask: Chicago scientist says humor makes for better researchers

By Ryan P. C. Trimble

October 12, 2026 at 5:30 a.m.

Letonia Copeland-Hardin is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Chicago and also a stand-up...

The company of "Don Giovanni" by Lyric Opera of Chicago. (Cory Weaver)

Review: ‘Don Giovanni’ at Lyric Opera delivers a blast of Robert Falls’ operatic past

By Chris Jones

October 12, 2026 at 10:08 a.m.

Director Robert Falls' signature maximalism is still with us, I am happy to report, even...

Layke Fowler and Marssie Mencotti in "4000 Miles" by A Short Leap Theatre at the Den Theatre. (Alex Albrecht)

Review: Never flashy, ‘4000 Miles’ by A Short Leap Theatre lets the humanity come through

By Emily McClanathan

October 12, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

In Amy Herzog’s 2011 play, a troubled 21-year-old man shows up at his grandmother’s Manhattan...

Jason Isbell, right, performs with 400 Unit guitarist Sadler Vaden at the Salt Shed in Chicago on Feb. 29, 2024. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Best of 2024: TV, movies, live music, theater and much more around Chicago

By baiduhai

December 25, 2024 at 12:00 p.m.

With 2024 coming to a close, the A&E staff take a look back at their...

Comedian Kathy Griffin performs during the Moontower Comedy Festival on April 16, 2024, in Austin, Texas. (Rick Kern/Getty Images)

Kathy Griffin is doing a NYE show at the Chicago Theatre — because it felt like time for a laugh

By Emily McClanathan

December 20, 2024 at 5:15 a.m.

The from-Chicago comedian is on a stand-up tour for the first time in years, ready...

Ron Centanni demonstrates a magic trick using one of his favorite props, a U.S. flag scarf, at his home in Tinley Park. He’s done small shows on cruise ships and for tours and will be involved in a Dec. 28 Magic Masters of Chicago show in Lockport. (Melinda Moore/Daily Southtown)

Magic Masters show celebrates eighth decade of tricking Chicagoland

By Melinda Moore

December 23, 2024 at 1:45 p.m.

The Magic Masters of Chicago, started in 1944, is Chicago’s “longest-running magic club dedicated to...

Audra McDonald and Joy Woods in "Gypsy" on Broadway at the Majestic Theatre in New York. (Julieta Cervantes)

Review: In ‘Gypsy’ on Broadway, Audra McDonald is transformational and tragically human as Rose

By Chris Jones

December 19, 2024 at 10:55 p.m.

Madam Rose is known for her powerhouse belt and for being the scariest Bad Showbiz...

Charlique Rolle and Ericka Ratcliff of Congo Square Theatre at a rehearsal for "How Blood Go" at Steppenwolf Theatre on March 14, 2023. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)

The ensemble of Congo Square Theatre says board chair must go

By Chris Jones

December 19, 2024 at 5:00 a.m.

Members of the theater say they will not participate in any Congo Square activities until...

Tim Rater at Aurora’s Paramount Theatre on Dec. 12, 2024. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Chicagoan of the Year in Theater: Tim Rater leads Paramount Theatre in transforming Aurora’s downtown

By Chris Jones

December 18, 2024 at 2:17 p.m.

Paramount's shows rival Broadway tours and draw audiences from all over. Under his leadership, this...

Vershawn Sanders-Ward of Red Clay Dance at her studio on Nov. 25, 2024. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Chicagoan of the Year in Dance: Vershawn Sanders-Ward is still here, doing the thing

By Lauren Warnecke

December 18, 2024 at 2:16 p.m.

Vershawn Sanders-Ward is laser-focused on leaving the dance world a better place than she found...

Travis A. Knight, Michael Shannon and Lawrence Grimm in "Turret” by A Red Orchid Theatre at Chopin Theatre. (Jesus Santos/Fadeout Media)

Top 10 Chicago theater performances of 2024: Alana Arenas, a stunning Blanche and the return of some Chicago greats

By Chris Jones

December 18, 2024 at 5:00 a.m.

From the always-riveting Michael Shannon to the best "Mamma Mia!" Donna ever, these were some...

Thomas Middleditch, Amber Gray, Bill Irwin, Chelsea Yakura-Kurtz, and Jessica Hecht in Manhattan Theatre Club’s Broadway production of "Eureka Day" at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre in New York. (Jeremy Daniel)

Review: In ‘Eureka Day’ on Broadway, idealism at a private elementary school only goes so far

By Chris Jones

December 23, 2024 at 10:52 a.m.

Jonathan Spector's satirical comedy is directed by Anna D. Shapiro, starring Jessica Hecht and Bill...

This combination of photos show authors Ernest Hemingway in 1950, left, William Faulkner in 1950, center, and John Steinbeck in 1962. (AP Photo)

Popeye and Tintin enter the public domain in 2025 along with novels from William Faulkner and Ernest Hemingway

By Andrew Dalton

December 16, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.

This year’s crop of newly public artistic creations lacks the landmark vibes of last year’s...