The Den Theatre is a fantastically quirky playhouse in the heart of Wicker Park that feels more like a rabbit warren crossed with your great-aunt’s living room than anything else. On stage now, “New Country” is not to be missed. Eighty-five minutes of nonstop action (no intermission, FYI) yield a surprisingly nuanced show that defies […]
Goodman Theatre is bringing the play that inspired “Hello, Dolly!” to life with the help of a Northwestern grad. Kristine Nielsen, who plays Dolly Gallagher Levi in “The Matchmaker,” hasn’t been back to the Chicago area in more than 30 years, but says she “leapt at this chance” to work with the Goodman. “I credit […]
Just named one of Livability’s “Top 10 Best Downtowns,” Evanston has no shortage of strong suits, from the lakeshore, to charming Victorians, to Northwestern University, to easy access to the “L.” But what really sets it apart is the depth and breadth of its restaurant scene, a fact that goes seemingly unnoticed by the folks at […]
There would be no spectacular new home for Writers Theatre, which will put this location firmly on the national theater map, without Michael Halberstam, the theater’s artistic director. His artistry, passion and charm led the organization from small community theater in the back of a bookstore to national prominence. Any time spent with Halberstam is quality time indeed. […]
In the world of local theater, the most anticipated opening in March and April isn’t a play — it’s a new venue. Writers Theatre opened the doors of its new Jeanne Gang-designed building in Glencoe in February. The beautiful structure features two performance spaces and promises to be an accommodating home for this consistently outstanding […]
Ravinia Festival has announced its 2016 Season, which features some acts making their Ravinia debut — including Diana Ross — as well as some standbys like the fan favorite Tony Bennett. Tickets go on sale April 26 for the general public, while donors get to submit their requests March 9. We’ve gone through the Ravinia calendar […]
Lyric Opera of Chicago is bringing another classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical to its stage this spring, “The King and I,” and has two powerhouse talents starring as Anna and the King of Siam. Kate Baldwin is a Tony Award-nominated actress for the Broadway revival of “Finian’s Rainbow” and a Northwestern grad. Paolo Montalban has […]
The Make It Better Foundation invites you to walk the orange carpet and join our 4th Annual Philanthropy Awards Celebration, sponsored by Mesirow Financial. When: May 5, 2016, 4:30 – 7 p.m. Where: Mesirow Financial, 353 N. Clark St., Chicago Register
It’s no secret that Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Chicago produces some excellent shows — they’ve got 12 Tony awards to prove it. But sometimes, the shows can be a little … strange. Not all art is for the masses, but that’s what makes Steppenwolf so brave: they don’t care. This could hardly be truer about […]
For Kathy Talan, a second-grade teacher at Albany Park’s Volta Elementary School, watching her students write and perform an opera was an experience in her career that will be hard to top. For 16 weeks, her students — a diverse group including non-English speakers, dual-language students, students with special needs, and academically gifted students — […]
