Many know Emmy Award-winner Dana Delany from China Beach, Desperate Housewives and other television shows and movies. Delany wrote Highway Patrol — along with co-authors Mike Donahue, Dane Laffrey and Jen Silverman — now playing at The Goodman until February 18. The play is constructed of tweets, texts, emails and phone conversations Delany had with others who are dramatized in Highway Patrol. Expect […]
If a dancer sprains an ankle or tears their anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) — common ailments in a field where they train like Olympic athletes — they immediately see a doctor or physical therapist for assessment. But what if the injury is on the inside, invisible to the outside world? For artists at the top […]
After the post-holiday slump, February gives us plenty more to look forward to — like celebrating Black History Month, Valentine’s Day and, this year, Leap Day. Whether you’re looking for something new to do, want to celebrate the love in your life or just want a fun-filled weekend, there’s something for everyone in our list […]
Actor Katy Sullivan got out her running legs to prepare to play Richard III. In Shakespeare’s tale of the manipulative, deceitful would-be king of England, Richard is portrayed as a hunchback, which integrates with Sullivan’s physicality: she has two prosthetic legs. “There is a line in the opening soliloquy where Richard said, ‘Sent into this […]
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 […]
Victoria Jaiani, a company artist at The Joffrey Ballet, is the quintessential ballerina. If you see her walking down the street in the Loop on a rehearsal break, you see the slim figure, long dark hair, expressive eyes and immediately know she’s a dancer — and that she’s someone special. She captures your attention and […]
The holiday season asks a lot of us. From shopping, to holiday events, to get-togethers — how do we squeeze the most out of this festive time before it passes us by? To help solve this seasonal problem, we’ve assembled a list of the 31 best things to do in Chicago and the suburbs this […]
Greg Cameron, president and CEO of the Joffrey Ballet, has been honored with The Benjamin Franklin Award by the American Fundraising Professionals (AFP) as part of their Annual Philanthropy Awards. This award signifies AFP’s recognition of Cameron’s lifetime dedication to uplifting nonprofit organizations and celebrates his outstanding achievements as a fervent advocate for the arts […]
As the last golden autumn leaves fall, Chicago and the surrounding suburbs don an enchanting robe of crisp air, sparkling lights, and festive spirit. November in the Windy City is not just a transition into winter, but a celebratory kickoff to the holiday season. Whether you’re a local looking to rediscover your city or a […]
“When people ask you about this movie,” said Peter Sarsgaard, “I don’t want you to say, ‘It’s about a guy with dementia.’” Sarsgaard made this comment during an interview with Northwestern University’s Nick Davis at Music Box Theatre on Friday, October 20, immediately following the screening of Memory. This film, written and directed by Michel […]
