Nancy Pelosi. She’s the first female Speaker of the House—and second in line to become President! She’s also the subject of Bill McMahon’s new play “The Adult in the Room” featuring Orlagh Cassidy. …
It’s Oscar time! And, while women make up only 31 percent of this year’s nominations, they account for 100 percent of the answers in this quiz. The 92nd Academy Awards air at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Feb.…
Noah Baumbach is one of America’s finest filmmakers. He scored an Oscar nomination for writing “The Squid and the Whale” in 2005 and now is being touted for “Marriage Story.” Although stagier and l…
Chicagoland sets the stage for a host of holiday-themed performances, from the classics to comedies and back again! Comedy Jessica Thebus directs the world premiere of “The Wickhams: Christmas at …
In honor of the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, Artemisia: A Chicago Theatre presents “The Suffrage Plays” featuring George Bernard Shaw’s “Press Cuttings” and Evelyn Glover’s “A Chat With Mr…
The world of dance is expanding in Chicago since it’s attracting more than its usual patrons. Those who love stories, appreciate anthropology, or have a fondness for the holidays will also enjoy the f…
As temperatures drop this fall and winter, Chicagoans can pop into warm and welcoming galleries to discover a variety of art forms generated from 1919 to 2019. For starters, the recent work of Chicago…
In “Fahrenheit 451”, Ray Bradbury wrote “a book is a loaded gun”. In other words, words are powerful. But that doesn’t mean certain books should be made unavailable to the public by agenda-driven cens…
It's only fair that the fairer sex take center stage this fall with a host of female-focused plays written and/or directed by women. Before Sandra Bernhard, there was Sarah Bernhardt—the legendary …
In honor of screen icon, songstress and animal rights activist Doris Day, who passed away this May, Chicago’s Music Box Theatre presents The Inimitable Doris Day. The weekend matinee series showcases …
