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Wednesday, August 24, 2022

Blues, Jews and Ukrainian ballet: the best theatre, dance and comedy of autumn 2022 by Arifa Akbar, Lyndsey Winship and Brian Logan

Samira Wiley makes her UK stage debut, there’s an urgent counter to antisemitism, plus a fourth King James, refugee dancers and comedic returns Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:33AM
Thursday, August 18, 2022

Why comedian Grace Campbell refuses to be silenced about sex – podcast by Presented By Nosheen Iqbal With Grace Campbell; Produced By Natalie Ktena and Rudi Zygadlo; Executive Producers Nicole Jackson, Elizabeth Cassin and Joshua Kelly

Comedian Grace Campbell on why after being raped last year, she worried that her openness about her sex life would be used against her Grace Campbell, comedian and author of Amazing Disgrace…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:33PM
Tuesday, August 9, 2022

How to maximize your entertainment dollars in the Seattle area by Grace Gorenflo, Jerald Pierce and Michael Rietmulder

As inflation makes money tight, here are affordable ways to enjoy the Seattle area's rich arts-and-culture scene, including free movies, concerts and more.

SOURCE: www.seattletimes.com at 09:00AM
Monday, August 8, 2022

Peace, a Scientist, and electronica by Micco Caporale, Salem Collo-Julin and Kerry Reid

After School Matters, the nonprofit that provides after-school and summer programs for Chicago teens (while offering them stipends), presents Spotlight on Peace, a performance featuring spok…

SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 07:10PM
Friday, August 5, 2022

Sound healing, Lawndale Arts Festival, Jane, and more music by Micco Caporale, Salem Collo-Julin and Kerry Reid

Sound healing is both an art and a science, and that’s why many boundary-pushing electronic musicians have worked in the (maligned! misunderstood! incredible!) territory of “new age” m…

SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 06:20PM

Orchids, Soul Remedy, music, and Billiken by Micco Caporale, Salem Collo-Julin and Kerry Reid

Arrive at the field house in McKinley Park (2210 W. Pershing) by 7 PM to be led to Orchidelirium, a live performance about the history and symbolism of orchids by Mitsu Salmon. The action wi…

SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 03:57PM
Monday, August 1, 2022

Jail support, political consultants, and The Bat by Micco Caporale, Salem Collo-Julin and Kerry Reid

Chicago Community Jail Support, the volunteer mutual aid network that supports people recently released from Cook County Jail, hosts two teach-ins and volunteer training sessions on Zoom thi…

SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 10:51PM

Salt Shed opening, Broadway in a park, Queer cinema, and bats by Micco Caporale, Salem Collo-Julin and Kerry Reid

Join local musicians Makaya McCraven and Sons of Kemet for an outdoor show to celebrate the inaugural evening of the Salt Shed (1357 N. Elston), Chicago’s newest independent music venue, w…

SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 01:25PM
Friday, July 29, 2022

Blasian March, Laughing Song, Dummy, and Giallo Gelato by Kerry Reid, Micco Caporale and Salem Collo-Julin

The Blasian March, cofounded in New York by onetime Chicago dancer and performer Rohan Zhou-Lee in the wake of the George Floyd Black Lives Matter protests, has grown to encompass other citi…

SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 01:33PM
Wednesday, July 27, 2022

Can a new housing development revitalize Bronzeville without displacing residents? by Jerrel Floyd, Davon Clark, Frederique Desrosiers, Charlene Rhinehart, Erica Scalise and City Bureau

One housing complex can’t reverse decades of historical trends—but city officials hope 43 Green can be a model for equitable development. The post Can a new housing development revitaliz…

SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 03:00PM

Sunset 1919, CUFF, Atomic Sketch, and more by Micco Caporale, Salem Collo-Julin and Kerry Reid

Atomic Sketch, which bills itself “Chicago’s original drink and draw” event, celebrates its 14th birthday today in the best way it knows how: a special anniversary drinking and drawing…

SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 12:57PM
Friday, July 22, 2022

Rootin’ and tootin’, psychics, and more by Micco Caporale, Kerry Reid and Salem Collo-Julin

If you’re seeking a rootin’ tootin’ good time that’s really outta this world, look no further than the Cosmic Country Cookout at Judson & Moore (3057 N. Rockwell, Building 5). Fr…

SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 03:07PM

Wicker Park, Queer as Folk, Treason to Whiteness by Micco Caporale, Salem Collo-Julin and Kerry Reid

Wicker Park Fest provides yet another opportunity this summer to experience music, food, arts activities, and booths with local vendors, all while standing in the middle of the street. Music…

SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 12:39PM
Thursday, July 21, 2022

The tastes of home by Jt Newman, Philip Montoro, Salem Collo-Julin, Kirk Williamson and Savannah Hugueley

It’s a common refrain in the city: Chicago summer is so worth the wait. Newbies and transplants can feel the buzz of opportunity in the air when the weather starts to turn. Visceral summer…

SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 05:30PM
Friday, July 15, 2022

Agenda: Sat 7/16/22 and Sun 7/17/22 by Kerry Reid, Micco Caporale and Salem Collo-Julin

  SAT 7/16 Every third Saturday of the month the South Shore Nature Sanctuary (7059 S. South Shore) welcomes volunteers to help preserve the area’s ecosystems. Past volunteer days have in…

SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 03:16PM

Agenda: Fri 7/15/22 by Kerry Reid, Micco Caporale and Salem Collo-Julin

There’s no shortage of outdoor theater in Chicago in the summer, and Midsommer Flight is right in the mix with (appropriately enough) A Midsummer Night’s Dream, opening tonight at 6 PM i…

SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 11:34AM
Friday, July 8, 2022

Taste, watch, and find your homeland by Kerry Reid, Micco Caporale and Salem Collo-Julin

Looking for something to do this weekend and beyond? Here are some ideas for you. The post Taste, watch, and find your homeland appeared first on Chicago Reader.

SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 06:18PM
Wednesday, July 6, 2022

Edinburgh festival 2022: 50 shows to see by Brian Logan, Mark Fisher and Lyndsey Winship

Phil Wang makes a heroic return, Ian McKellen stars in a balletic Hamlet and Sophie Duker is gleefully carefree. Here are our picks of the festival’s comedy, theatre and dance 20 great Ed…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:37AM
Friday, July 1, 2022

American music, Black Pride, and the Chosen Few by Kerry Reid, Micco Caporale and Salem Collo-Julin

Summer’s in full swing . . . get out there and enjoy our city! The post American music, Black Pride, and the Chosen Few appeared first on Chicago Reader.

SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 01:59PM
Friday, June 24, 2022

House music, Midsummer parties, and Queer Pride by Salem Collo-Julin, Micco Caporale and Kerry Reid

Here’s some events and activities to close out the month of June and start the summer right. FRI 6/24 Today the Chicago Park District cut the ribbon and officially opened the newly renovat…

SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 05:26PM
Wednesday, June 22, 2022

Hot weather, hot shows by Kerry Reid, Irene Hsiao and Deanna Isaacs

Summer is officially here, in case the sweat and lightning bugs weren’t enough of a clue. In addition to the shows and artists we profiled in our summer arts preview issue this week, we’…

SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 04:01PM
Friday, June 17, 2022

Juneteenth, Pride, and legacies by Kerry Reid, Micco Caporale and Salem Collo-Julin

Many ways to celebrate and honor Juneteenth this week, as well as other outdoor and indoor gatherings and events—check it out! The post Juneteenth, Pride, and legacies appeared first on Ch…

SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 03:36PM
Sunday, June 12, 2022

Angela Lansbury Honored for Lifetime Achievement at the Tonys by Matt Stevens, Michael Paulson and Susan C. Beachy

Lansbury, 96, was not present to accept the award in person, but the New York City Gay Men’s Chorus sang “Mame” as a special tribute.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 08:33PM
Friday, June 10, 2022

Penguins, Pride events, and Pivot Arts by Kerry Reid, Micco Caporale and Salem Collo-Julin

So many outdoor events to share with you this week, so make sure you wear sunscreen (everyone needs a little at least, even you) and stay hydrated (you’ll feel better, seriously). And trea…

SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 03:14PM
Thursday, June 9, 2022

False alarms by Matt Chapman, Natalie Frazier and The Triibe

Ankle-monitor alerts garner phone calls and visits from sheriffs officers—­but more than 80 percent are bogus, according to a University of Chicago analysis. The post False alarms appeare…

SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 11:00AM
Wednesday, June 8, 2022

Edinburgh fringe 2022: 20 theatre, comedy and dance shows you shouldn’t miss by Brian Logan, Catherine Love, Mark Fisher, Anya Ryan, Rachael Healy, Kate Wyver, Claire Armitstead, Arifa Akbar and Lyndsey Winship

In the first of our festival previews, we round up some of the best offerings we’ve already reviewed – including Tim Key, Liz Kingsman, La Clique and Hungry This searing, sweaty disco is…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:48AM
Tuesday, June 7, 2022

Thrifty summer: free films, folk and standup – 25 cost-free ways to enjoy arts in the UK by Jenessa Williams, Graeme Virtue, Jonathan Jones, Kate Wyver and Rachel Aroesti

You don’t have to shell out to enjoy the best in music, film, theatre, art and comedy – from a Francis Bacon in Aberdeen to Notting Hill’s unique and spectacular carnival Music Continu…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:42PM
Monday, June 6, 2022

Portraits of the 2022 Tony Nominees by Jingyu Lin, Michael Paulson, Jolie Ruben and Matt Stevens

As Broadway embarked on its road to recovery, these 45 theater artists helped pave the way.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:18AM
Friday, June 3, 2022

Art, records, and the great outdoors by Micco Caporale, Kerry Reid and Salem Collo-Julin

Looking for stuff to do this weekend and beyond? Read on! FRI 6/3 Do-Division Street Fest (Division between Damen and Leavitt) benefits from handing over its music programming to outside loc…

SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 08:00AM
Friday, May 27, 2022

A skateboarding symposium, drag performances, and art talks by Kerry Reid, Micco Caporale and Salem Collo-Julin

Happy days are here again with these upcoming events and things to do in the week ahead! FRI 5/27 This weekend the Martin (2500 W. Chicago) is hosting an exhibition by Tigray Art Collective …

SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 04:13PM
Friday, May 20, 2022

Sales, sanctuaries, giardiniera, and Mortified by Micco Caporale, Salem Collo-Julin and Kerry Reid

Looking for some things to do? Consider these options! We found some happenings all over the map this time around, including Evanston, Back of the Yards, downtown, Logan Square, South Shore,…

SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 05:39PM

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2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards