Spring is just around the corner...and so is more dance! We're so excited to dive into the rest of our 2024-25 season with you. From the dynamic spirit of Parsons Dance to a captivating world premiere by South Chicago Dance Theatre and the "joyfully inclusive" (Observer) Hiplet Ballerinas
From backstage to spotlight: Senior to take center stage || For Bishop Noll senior Maximus Kubon, the world is a stage.
Chicago Fire FC II today announced that the Club has signed midfielder Brody Williams to an MLS NEXT Pro contract through 2028, with club options for 2029 and 2030.
GREENWAY GATHERING || Raising funds for the Marquette Greenway Challenge Grant
**** Highly Recommended The Joffrey Ballet’s Grainger Academy’s Winning Works, presented annually at the Museum of Contemporary Art, is a performance I await with great anticipation. It’s a chance to see brand new pieces by new choreographers, all ALAANA (African, Latinx, Asian, Arab and Native American) artists, performed by up-and-coming dancers who get a chance to shine. Each piece is preceded by a short video in which the choreographer explains his/her vision, while working with the dancers. This year’s program was absolutely fabulous. 4 BIG Spotlights
**** Highly Recommended Audiences are loving Paramount Theatre’s production of "Waitress", a musical of contrasts. Parts of the story are dark and difficult – domestic abuse, infidelity and single parenthood aren’t usually the subject of a musical. On the other hand, "Waitress" is also about dreams, determination, friendship – and pies. Except for the sound – the orchestra overwhelms the female singers so their mics are turned up to the point their voices are screechy – the production is wonderful. I really enjoyed it. 4 Spotlights
Of Light and Shadow Explores Plato’s Allegory of the Cave and Bids Farewell to Beloved Ballet 5:8 Artist
Cast announced for Citadel’s Chicago Premiere of A JUKEBOX FOR THE ALGONQUIN, April 18th – May 18th || Comedy by Paul Stroili, of Chicago’s TONY AND TINA’S WEDDING, premiered at Jeff Daniels’ Purple Rose Theatre in 2023
Red Clay Dance Company’s 16 centers perseverance and legacy in Vershawn Sanders-Ward Revival and Bebe Miller Premiere || Three performances only, April 17th - 19th
