774 stories by "Hedy Weiss"
A downright revolutionary edition of "42nd Street" is now dazzling audiences at Drury Lane Oakbrook Terrace.
Marriott Theatre's in-the-round production of the wonderfully rambunctious Disney musical is aided by the physical brilliance of an exemplary cast.
They not only can act, sing and dance up a storm, but, in "School of Rock" " now at Cadillac Palace Theatre - they also can play musical instruments.
"A Golden Celebration of Dance" " a one-night-only mixed repertory extravaganza " will showcase artists from internationally acclaimed companies.
Wagner's propulsive, wildly expressive score, which can sometimes feel like a cinematic soundtrack, is in a class all by itself.
Playwright Rohina Malik is a stylish, accessible writer who can mix poetic angst with comedic manners.
WEISS: When you combine a New Orleans/voodoo vibe with cutthroat Chicago politics, the mix of passion, betrayal and corruption is irresistible.
Director Kaiser Ahmed has cast "1980" ideally, although too often he seems to have pushed his actors into overdrive.
"The Black Renaissance" is a full throttle exploration of the history of race in the United States.
Griffin's 30th season will be celebrated with its typical mix of a musical and contemporary plays.
Jean Nabers' world premiere at the Gift Theatre might best be described as a study in self-destruction and reconstruction.
Long before it's all over it is hard to care about anything except the show's cleanup crew, which clearly has its work cut out for it after each show.
"Amarillo" is a scorching commentary that moves far beyond any of the political cant that attaches itself to this subject.
The Sondheim show will run in the same slot, March 9 - April 29, 2018, with artistic director Fred Anzevino directing.
In her fierce yet immensely exuberant production, Brenda Didier has gathered a phenomenal cast of more than 30 performers, including 17 kids.
This wonderfully re-imagined reprise of the show, presented in association with the Actors Gymnasium, feels more timely than ever.
The play is based on the book of the same name by the late Illinois Poet Laureate and Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Gwendolyn Brooks.
Emotion sometimes lacking in a powerfully cast touring production of the stage classic.
This Quixote " a creation of the past who is very much in touch with the present " engages members of the audience in ways that are funny & charming.
Festival says visas for Ludi Teatro became impossible after "logistical changes" mandated by the White House.
Local photographer Dawoud Bey and community leader Rami Nashasibi are among the 24 people chosen for the $625,000 award.
The renowned dancer and actor is scheduled to perform at the Harris Theatre in February.
Touring production moves at the speed of light through a songbook of close to five dozen megahits.
"Moonlight" writer Tarell Alvin McCraney tackles classic issues in the play set at an all-boys school.
The 28-year-old soprano makes her Lyric Opera debut this weekend in "Rigoletto."
