Based on a radio play and novel by Holocaust survivor and writer Zofia Posmysz, "The Passenger" tells the harrowing story of a former SS officer at Auschwitz who has to confront her hidden p…
BY KYLE MACMILLAN | FOR THE SUN-TIMES Gioachino Rossini wrote his inaugural opera while still ... The post ‘Therese Raquin’ slated for four performances by Chicago Opera The…
The Goodman Theatre today announced that veteran actor Ron OJ Parson is stepping down from ... The post Terry Bellamy steps into role at Goodman Theatre’s ‘Two Trains RunningR…
BY MARY HOULIHAN | FOR THE SUN-TIMES Playwright Ervin Gardner first came across the story ... The post ‘Trial of Moses Fleetwood Walker’ gets world premiere at Black Ensembl…
The International Voices Project is an initiative that seeks out unknown playwrights from around the world and presents translations and readings of their work with the hope that a theater c…
Lyric Opera of Chicago unveiled its first production of "Tannhauser" since 1988 and just its third ever. The post ‘Tannhauser’ redeemed by powerhouse voices, choreography at Lyr…
The 2015-16 offerings build on the variety of the current season, with seven operas, an operetta and a classic Broadway musical spanning four centuries by European and Pan-American composers…
By Wynne Delacoma/For the Sun-Times Anyone who heard Russian soprano Tatiana Serjan's blood-chilling performance as ... The post Lyric Opera’s ‘Tosca’ offers new thrills fo…
BY TRICIA DESPRES | FOR THE SUN-TIMES “Disney On Ice Presents Frozen" hits its emotional ... The post Disney On Ice and ‘Frozen’ a perfect fit appeared first on Chicag…
The University of Chicago's Contempo celebrating its 50th anniversary with a series of concerts beginning Jan. 24. The post Contempo Ensemble celebrates 50 years with series of concerts appe…
"The MLK Project: The Fight or Civil Rights" opens Jan. 24 at Chicago Children's Theatre. The post ‘MLK Project’ a powerful history lesson for children, adults of all races appea…
By Andrew Patner/For the Sun-Times Building future audiences for what used to be called “the ... The post Lyric’s ‘Magic Victrola’ holds attention of fans young and o…
BY MISHA DAVENPORT | FOR THE SUN-TIMES Sujari Britt has been called a cello virtuoso, ... The post Chicago Sinfonietta, DuSable Museum among planned MLK Day celebrations appeared first …
HIJINKS has new home. The Chicago-based sketch comedy collective will now be presenting its “high-concept comedy ... The post HIJINKS celebrates move to iO with comedy marathon appe…
With the New Year comes the next half of the current theater season, and a closer look reveals a vibrant landscape of works. The post Chicago’s winter/spring theater season an eclectic…
BY CATEY SULLIVAN | FOR SUN-TIMES MEDIA What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas. Except ... The post Chicago’s Gary Griffin ‘Honeymoons’ on Broadway appeared first on Ch…
Once upon a time, author David Sedaris worked at Macy's Santaland display and all hell ... The post Holiday helper "Â Show of the Day: ‘The Santaland Diaries’ appeared first on…
By Mark Kennedy | Associated Press NEW YORK " Rockers, rejoice: The Broadway musical "Rock ... The post ‘School of Rock’ headed to Broadway stage appeared first on Chicago E…
If you're fed up with being on your best behavior, like abstaining from making a fool ... The post Holiday helper " Show of the day: ‘Holidazed and Confused’ appeared first on…
Raven Theatre's "Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Christmas Goose" returns for it's fourth year and once again proves to be a sturdy holiday tradition. The post Sherlock Holmes is hot on…
It's sold out, but you can still stream it live. On Thursday, Dec. 17 at 7 p.m. Chicago's Victory Gardens Theater presents We Must Breathe: A Response from Chicago Playwrights and Poets, a g…
"Cirque Dreams Holidaze" will be presented Dec. 17-21 at the Chicago Theatre. The post Cirque Dreams ‘Holidaze’ ready to razzle-dazzle Chicago appeared first on Chicago Entertai…
It's a Twisted Christmas with this new musical helmed by ’80s hair metal alum Dee ... The post Holiday helper "Â show of the day: ‘Dee Snider’s Rock & Roll Christmas…
"Most people don't care about what I think about history or politics when they come see me, but if I can find ways to sneak it in there, I'm going to do it," explains Schneider. The post Rob…
Playwright Lisa D'Amour adds to the Southern literature tradition with her new play "Airline Highway," which features a large ensemble of memorable characters straight out of New Orleans. Th…