Bill Murray, Martin Short, and Key & Peele wouldn’t be the Kings of Comedy without the Mother of Improv. Unlike the stars she influenced, Viola Spolin isn’t a household name. But that may change with …
After a pandemic pause, popular plays are returning to theaters, as musical acts and premiere productions open across Chicagoland.Aila Ayilam Peck and Linda Reiter (pictured above) star in the Chi…
Your heart may belong to Daddy, but your strongest bond belongs to Mom. According to The Journal of Neuroscience, the mother and daughter relationship is the closest union any two people can experienc…
“Vax Up, Mask Up, Curtain Up” isn’t a rap. It’s a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy that lets musical venues across Chicagoland safely open for indoor performances. The protection protocol that currently re…
Movie lovers and lovers in general can wake up on the sartorial side of the bed thanks to Mornings with Marlene. Music Box Theatre’s weekend matinee series (Sep. 5 - Oct. 3) showcases the films of leg…
Artists are putting their stamp on Chicago exhibitions to spread messages of human communication, global conservation, racial discrimination, and gender inequality through a variety of mediums with ma…
Theaters in Chicago are opening back up — and so is HotTix. Located on Randolph across from the Chicago Cultural Center, the theater service will resume offering half-price tickets on Aug. 11. This si…
The city is open, the weather is welcoming, and Chicago venues are hosting a variety of events to encourage residents to get outside and safely enjoy artsy offerings.William Shakespeare’s “The Tem…
The label “underground icon” seems paradoxical. But so does Lydia Lunch — the musician, singer, spoken-word artist, writer, child sexual abuse survivor, self-empowerment activist, amateur beautician, …
A return to normalcy means a return to the arts! Since the pandemic hit, nearly 1.4 million U.S. jobs and $42.5 billion in sales were lost in the fine and performing arts sector, according to a study …
