Review: Joffrey Ballet’s stunning ‘Studies in Blue’ reflects on the messiness of life
Knowing the theme, I kept looking for literal signs of addiction in choreographer Stina Quagebeur's “Hungry Ghosts.” Fortunately, there aren’t many.
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Top 10 dance for winter 2024: Chicago debuts and the return of NYCB, plus ambitious new works from the home team
It's no rest for the weary in Chicago dance, which hits the ground running this winter. Two international heavy-hitters make their Chicago debuts, while locals like Visceral Dance Chicago and...
Review: ‘Sugar Hill: The Ellington / Strayhorn Nutcracker’ at the Auditorium Theatre is a joyful, jazzy reinvention
The Auditorium Theatre lost its holiday staple when the Joffrey Ballet moved to the Lyric Opera House in 2021. But that beautiful, gold-trimmed venue in the Loop may have a...
Chicagoans of the Year for Dance: Joffrey Ballet stage managers make the magic happen
It's been a banner year for the Joffrey Ballet. The 68-year-old ballet company, in residence at the Lyric Opera House, tackled its most ambitious season yet, presenting four huge, full-length...
Best dance in Chicago for 2023: Top 10 reimagined fairy tales, notable shows and standout performances
It was a banner year for dance in Chicago, with stellar productions from the city's leading tap, jazz, contemporary and ballet companies. The year was chock full of standout performances...
Review: Milwaukee Ballet’s new ‘Nutcracker’ leans old-school — and it’s utterly spectacular
Dreams are brought to life annually at Milwaukee's Marcus Center when the Milwaukee Ballet is in the building each December. But their popular "Nutcracker" is now dreamier than ever as...
Review: ‘The Nutcracker’ by the Joffrey Ballet tugs the heartstrings — whether it’s your first time or 51st
For many families, a trip to "The Nutcracker" is a nonnegotiable holiday tradition — as time-tested and treasured as "A Christmas Carol." Much like the Dickensian play is to theater,...
Holiday shows for 2023: Our 35 concerts, ‘Nutcrackers’ and theater around Chicago this season
Whether you're a staunch "Christmas Carol" traditionalist or looking for off-color holiday humor, our guide has concerts and shows that'll appeal to all stripes. Traditional stage Larry Yando (Ebenezer Scrooge)...
Review: Akram Khan’s ‘Jungle Book reimagined’ is spectacular and frightening at Harris Theater. What if animals could talk?
Scientists predict that by 2050, 80% of the world's population will live in cities, forced inland due to rising sea waters and away from agrarian societies in search of economic...
Review: Hubbard Street Dance stages a welcome trio of works for ‘Of Peace’
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago kicks off its 46th season with a trio of works at the Harris Theater this weekend. The main event comes last with "Return to Patience," a...