The Penelopiad has opened at Goodman Theatre and tells the largely untold story of Penelope, the wife of Odysseus, who waited at home with her 12 maids while her husband — who Homer in the Odyssey called a “man of many twists and turns” — took 20 years to get back to her after the […]
From the moment director Zi Aikhan heard the music of The Band’s Visit, he knew the show was special. “I picked up a box of blueberries as this song, Omar Sharif, came on. The song was so immediately arresting to me that I just stood there frozen in this produce section in Portland, Oregon, holding […]
In this new year, let the possibilities of the city bring you out of your comfort zone and into something new! From exhibits to festivals, Chicago is brimming with opportunities to turn 2024 into a year of experiences. Don’t know where to start? Check out our list below of the best things to do in […]