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Auditorium Theatre to premiere ABT, Eifman works in 2018-19 season
Pop star Frankie Valli, songwriter Alan Menken and ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ also will be seen at the historic theater
Joffrey Ballet to premiere a very different ‘Midsummer Night’s Dream’
This work, which the Royal Swedish Ballet debuted in 2015, has nothing directly to do with Shakespeare’s play of the same title, so don’t be confused.
Driehaus Foundation awarded $12.5 million grant from the MacArthur Foundation
To date, more than $20 million has been distributed via the Driehaus-MacArthur program to more than 430 Chicago-area cultural arts organizations.
Curtain Call — Theater and dance previews, openings April 13-19, 2018
From musical comedy to drama to dance, Chicago’s stages are alive with vibrant productions.
Pioneering black choreographer, director Donald McKayle dies
McKayle choreographed works that focused on black life and socially conscious themes such as poverty, homelessness and discrimination.
Curtain Call — Theater previews, openings April 6-12, 2018
From musical comedy to drama to dance, Chicago’s stages are alive with vibrant productions.
Chicago Dance Month a feast for the feet
The 2018 installment of the annual throws the spotlight on the city’s teeming dance scene, with dozens of classes, performances and special offerings.
Curtain Call — Theater previews and openings March 29 – April 5, 2018
From musical comedy to drama to dance, Chicago’s stages are alive with vibrant productions.
Stylistic overlap diminishes impact of Hubbard Street Dance tribute to Cerrudo
The company, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2017-18, has never looked better, delivering pinpoint precision, unflagging verve.
Leon Bridges bringing a ‘Good Thing’ to the Aragon
The singer/choreogapher is touring behind his upcoming album, “Good Thing” (Columbia Records) due May 4.
The Mix — Cool things to do March 23-29, 2018
Macy’s Flower Show, the “city’s biggest Easter egg hunt” and the Shamrock Shuffle are just some of the fun in store.
Curtain Call — Theater openings and previews March 22-29, 2018
From musical comedy to drama to dance, Chicago’s stages are alive with vibrant productions.