‘The Matchbox Magic Flute’
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‘The Matchbox Magic Flute’

Director Mary Zimmerman does her magic on Mozart’s beloved opera.
2/23/2024
‘White Rose: The Musical’
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‘White Rose: The Musical’

A youth group resists Nazi tyranny in this off-Broadway musical based on real events and heroes.
2/9/2024
Dancing Swans: ‘The Dying Swan’ Versus ‘Swan Lake’
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Dancing Swans: ‘The Dying Swan’ Versus ‘Swan Lake’

Two works of ballet feature the swan as a character, but vary in amount of difficulty and choice of music.
1/27/2024
Rossini’s ‘Cinderella’ Has Never Been More Whimsical
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Rossini’s ‘Cinderella’ Has Never Been More Whimsical

Lyric Opera of Chicago’s production of the beloved opera differs some from the well-known story, but goodness still triumphs!
1/26/2024
Shen Yun Performing Arts Set to Enchant Audiences With 2024 World Tour
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Shen Yun Performing Arts Set to Enchant Audiences With 2024 World Tour

Shen Yun will perform in 43 U.S. cities and four Canadian provinces this year as part of its world tour.
12/21/2023

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Mario Lanza and Kathryn Grayson Pair Up in the Movies

Mario Lanza and Kathryn Grayson Pair Up in the Movies

In this installment of ‘Comparing Classic Cinema,’ we meet Hollywood’s opera stars in ‘That Midnight Kiss’ and ‘The Toast of New Orleans.’
3/17/2024
‘Brooklyn Laundry’: A Bittersweet Romance of Possibilities

‘Brooklyn Laundry’: A Bittersweet Romance of Possibilities

This off-Broadway production explores the realities of romance.
3/16/2024
‘James and the Giant Peach’ Makes a Splash

‘James and the Giant Peach’ Makes a Splash

Roald Dahl’s children’s favorite is a colorful, animated spectacle on stage at Chicago area’s Marriott Theatre.
3/13/2024
‘Aida’ Returns to the Lyric Opera

‘Aida’ Returns to the Lyric Opera

Verdi’s grandest of opera falls a little flat in this new-to-Chicago production of ‘Aida.’
3/13/2024
‘The Matchbox Magic Flute’

‘The Matchbox Magic Flute’

Director Mary Zimmerman does her magic on Mozart’s beloved opera.
2/23/2024
A Selfless Pursuit

A Selfless Pursuit

For Shen Yun Performing Arts principal dancer Rubi Cho, his craft is a means for a mission greater than himself.
2/22/2024
‘White Rose: The Musical’

‘White Rose: The Musical’

A youth group resists Nazi tyranny in this off-Broadway musical based on real events and heroes.
2/9/2024