ENSEMBLE ESPAÑOL SPANISH DANCE THEATER RETURNS TO THE NORTH SHORE CENTER WITH “FLAMENCO PASSION” PERFORMANCES JUNE 17-19 | Program Features Flamenco World Premieres by Ensemble Español Artistic Director Irma Suarez Ruiz and Award-Winning Flamenco Choreographer and Performer La Lupi; Solo Chicago Premieres and Popular Favorites from Ensemble Español’s Repertoire | Latin Grammy Award-winning Singer, Poet, Composer and Music Producer Buika and 12-Time Grammy-winning Percussionist Diego “El Negro” Alvarez Make Their “Flamenco Passion” Music Debuts | Performances Are Part of the Company’s 46th American Spanish Dance and Music Festival

THE JOFFREY BALLET PRESENTS WORLD PREMIERE OF CATHY MARSTON’S OF MICE AND MEN, ORIGINAL SCORE BY HOLLYWOOD COMPOSER THOMAS NEWMAN | Plus, Joffrey premiere of George Balanchine’s Serenade, at the Lyric Opera House in ten performances only, April 27th-May 8th

THE JOFFREY BALLET PRESENTS WORLD PREMIERE OF CATHY MARSTON’S OF MICE AND MEN, ORIGINAL SCORE BY HOLLYWOOD COMPOSER THOMAS NEWMAN | Plus, Joffrey premiere of George Balanchine’s Serenade, at the Lyric Opera House in ten performances only, April 27th-May 8th

**** Highly Recommended **** Although "The King and I" has always been one of my favorite musicals, I’d forgotten just how wonderful this musical is!  Drury Lane’s stunning new production of "The King and I" is a feast for the eyes as well as for the ears.  The cast is outstanding, the children are darling, the voices are amazing, and if you watch carefully, you might even see an elephant!  it’s been a long time since I’ve been to Siam – I was really happy to return!  4 BIG Spotlights

21c MUSEUM HOTEL INTRODUCES “STAY LIKE A STAR” PACKAGE | Package Includes a Private Tour of Pop Stars! Popular Culture and Contemporary Art with Complimentary Wine, Specialty Sushi Roll, Signed Book and More

DUPAGE CHORALE CELEBRATES THE 41-YEAR LEGACY OF DIRECTOR LEE KESSELMAN IN CONCERT MAY 1st | Kesselman’s Final Concert as COD Director of Choral Activities Features “Remember Us” – World Premiere by Kesselman and Mozart’s Dramatic “Requiem Mass” | Guest Vocal Artists: Lindsay Kesselman (Soprano/Narrator), Denise Gamez (Alto), Ace Gangoso (Tenor) and David Govertsen (Bass)

The Drama Group is pleased to continue our 90th Anniversary season, with a rousing production of CROWNS, the Gospel Musical by Regina Taylor and directed by Marylee Hoganson | April 29th-May 8th

Virtual Training: Systems and Habits for Artists | Thursday, April 21st at 6:00 PM ET (5:00 PM CT)

BTE WRAPS UP SEASON WITH MAT SMART’S “NAPERVILLE,” A HEARTWARMING SALUTE TO THE SUBURBS | DIRECTED BY KURT NAEBIG | AT THE MAC | APRIL 28-MAY 29

Announcing the Cast of Acclaimed LOOKINGGLASS ALICE | Adapted and Directed by Ensemble Member David Catli