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Funny you should ask: Chicago scientist says humor makes for better researchers
Letonia Copeland-Hardin is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Chicago and also a stand-up...
Review: ‘Don Giovanni’ at Lyric Opera delivers a blast of Robert Falls’ operatic past
Director Robert Falls' signature maximalism is still with us, I am happy to report, even...
‘Annie’ is coming to Chicago Theatre for the holidays, plus ‘Manual Cinema’s Christmas Carol’ at Studebaker
The announcements of holiday shows have begun, including for some downtown productions that likely will...
2024 Equity Jeff Award nominations: Goodman and Mercury Theater top the list
The nominations are in for this year's awards for union-affiliated Equity theaters around Chicago, with...
Goodman Theatre cancels weekend ‘Midnight’ shows at the last minute
Patrons took to social media after the performances they were holding tickets for were called...
Review: ‘Obliteration’ from Gift Theatre is stunning at Steppenwolf. Tough ticket, though.
In Andrew Hinderaker's profoundly risky new play, it's near-impossible to tell where the actors leave...
Stratford Festival 2024: Rotten fathers and fun musicals at Ontario’s gathering of the theater faithful
It's playing in five venues through mid-November up north, and "La Cage aux Folles" alone...
Lyric Opera of Chicago names new general director
John Mangum, currently the executive director and chief executive officer of the Houston Symphony Orchestra,...
Review: New Broadway play ‘Job’ puts the gap between generations right in front of you
The strength of “Job” is how the play actually addresses some of the salient questions...
‘Gilded Agility’ at the International Museum of Surgical Science captures Black dancers’ bodies in 14K gold
Local artist D. Lammie-Hanson's exhibit has a series of images created with metalpoint.
Review: In ‘Lord of the Rings’ at Chicago Shakes, the spectacle competes with the heart of the hobbits
This new production is much improved from earlier musicals, but it's really only after Gollum...
Meet Lyric Opera’s Karen Slack. You’ll be hearing a lot more from her this year.
The operatic soprano will spend the 2024-25 season as the artist-in-residence of Lyric Unlimited, Lyric...