Wednesday, January 24, 2018
The "SNL" alum and veteran stand-up comic used to resent the city's appetite for improv.
SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 04:08PMWednesday, January 10, 2018
Acclaimed actor, veteran Steppenwolf Theatre ensemble member and two-time Oscar nominee John Malkovich will serve as the narrator of Aaron Copland’s “Lincoln Portrait,” in …
SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 12:22PMWednesday, December 6, 2017
Chicago actor "totally blown away" at being handpicked to play a government agent for director Guillermo del Toro.
SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 03:38PMWednesday, November 29, 2017
Celebs including Tyler Perry, Willem Dafoe and Jason Momoa recall shopping and shivering in Chicago at Christmastime.
SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 07:29PMWednesday, November 15, 2017
The actress' character on 'Andi Mack' undergoes a change on this week's episode.
SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 05:52PMWednesday, October 18, 2017
The "Star Trek" and "X-Men" actor returns to town next week to accept an honor from the Chicago International Film Festival.
SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 05:55PMMonday, October 9, 2017
The comedian participated in a lengthy seminar Saturday in Chicago for students of the Harold Ramis Film School and the Second City Training Center.
SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 04:19PMMonday, September 25, 2017
The Facebook host and podcaster will publish essays about "all those tiny embarrassing moments" from his suburban upbringing.
SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 06:26PMWednesday, September 13, 2017
The comedian, who returns to the area this weekend for a stand-up show, reveals Second City benefit included a 'Superfans' bit and surprise guests.
SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 05:33PMMonday, September 11, 2017
"American Assassin" stars Michael Keaton and Sanaa Lathan know Chicago well — loving everything from our food scene to the city's creative theaters.
SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 04:42PMWednesday, September 6, 2017
The Wilmette comedian, set to roast George Wendt this weekend, says she understands why some critics objected to her sexually indeterminate character.
SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 07:22PMMonday, September 4, 2017
The activist actor, best known as Sulu on "Star Trek," comes to Chicago to recall a tragic event for himself and other Japanese Americans.
SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 07:00AMWednesday, August 23, 2017
ZWECKER: The longtime Steppenwolf actress says new film role, as a widow reminiscing with a hologram, let her explore the shifting of memories.
SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 07:01PMWednesday, July 12, 2017
Niall Cunningham’s college application may not have been accepted by Northwestern University, but the 22-year-old actor modestly says “it all kind of worked out for the best̶…
SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 05:46PMSunday, July 2, 2017
Among stars spotted around town this past week are Viola Davis, Wayne Gretzky and rocker Flea of Red Hot Chili Peppers fame.
SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 05:45PMMonday, June 12, 2017
A group of high-profile individuals — including two famous actresses, a couple of well-respected broadcasters and a Super Bowl-winning coach — will be the star attractions of a special r…
SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 04:46PMWednesday, June 7, 2017
The Chicago native and "Parks and Recreation" alum bases his "Middle Man" character on a humor-impaired classmate from his Second City training.
SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 06:02PMOnce again, the Lynn Sage Cancer Research Foundation is bringing in a major headliner for its annual fundraising luncheon — an event that has raised more than $32 million to fight breast c…
SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 05:05PMFriday, June 2, 2017
Workshop readings of "Naked Lunch: The Musical" will focus on an obscenity trial of author William S. Burroughs,
SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 02:19PMSunday, May 28, 2017
Demetri Martin drew on personal loss — the early death of his father, his mom's early onset Alzheimer's — to inspire his writing of his film, "Dean."
SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 03:45PMWednesday, May 24, 2017
SEEN ON THE SCENE: Ricky Gervais is so happy about the crowds at his sold-out gigs Wednesday and Thursday in Chicago, the comedian and well-known animal welfare advocate donated $10,000 to …
SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 05:19PMMonday, May 22, 2017
Wondering where celebrities like Kevin Spacey, Jeremy Piven, Anthony Rizzo, Anna Pacquin and others have been seen around town? We've got it here.
SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 06:31PMTuesday, March 1, 2016
Oscar nominee and frequent "Empire" mainstay Gabourey Sidibe was spotted enjoying some sun sitting on the front bench at Public Chicago, chatting with a friend.
The post Star sightings: Gabo…
SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 10:12AMWednesday, February 10, 2016
Noted musical theater star Norm Lewis, who made Broadway history as the first African-American to star in the title role in "The Phantom of the Opera," will be the headliner at the Goodman T…
SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 01:36PMFriday, January 15, 2016
Chicago native L. Scott Caldwell is part of the very large and esteemed ensemble cast of "Mercy Street," the six-part PBS Civil War drama mini-series debuting at 8 p.m. Sunday on WTTW-Channe…
SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 08:00AMWednesday, January 13, 2016
Kids of all ages undoubtedly will be flocking to Navy Pier this weekend as Elmo and that lovable, furry red Muppet is joined by a bunch of his Sesame Street pals.
The post Hey, ‘Sesame…
SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 02:53PMWednesday, November 18, 2015
Actor and singer James Maslow, starring in the new “Sherlock Holmes” production opening Tuesday (and ...
The post James Maslow psyched for stage role in ‘Sherlock Holmes…
SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 07:00AMWednesday, November 11, 2015
On the Wednesday episode of Ellen DeGeneres' talk show, Justin Bieber announced that he will embark on a world tour next year — in support of his new "Purpose" album, being released Friday…
SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 01:41PMMonday, November 2, 2015
David Arquette, who will be in town starring in the new "Sherlock Holmes" play at the Oriental Theatre, has been tapped to serve as the grand marshal of the annual McDonald's Thanksgiving Pa…
SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 08:12AMMonday, October 26, 2015
Cirque du Soleil’s multimedia “Avatar”-themed show “Toruk: The First Flight” will be coming to Chicago ...
The post New ‘Avatar’-themed Cirque du So…
SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 09:01AMWednesday, October 21, 2015
Popular Chicago cabaret star Suzanne Petri will be headlining "Torch, Sass and Swing!" — a musical tribute to the clubs and artists who made major contributions to Chicago's cabaret scene …
SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 03:42PM 
