Chicago Performing Arts, Theater News, Movie Screenings

South Sider Grapples with Her Identity in Mariachi-Infused Play

by Jose Alfredo Guerrero November 7, 2024November 7, 2024

A review of Jocey y las Mariachis at Destino’s Chicago International Latino Theater Festival.

The World Keeps Watching in Medium Cool

by Savannah Hugueley August 30, 2024August 30, 2024

Putting Regular People on TV: A Q&A with ‘South Side’ Comedy Screenwriter Diallo Riddle

by Cordell Longstreath July 18, 2024July 18, 2024

Review: ‘Purpose’ Sparks Conversations on Identity, Belonging, and Change

by Kristian Parker April 26, 2024April 30, 2024

Chicago Millennials Discuss How the City Has Been Depicted On Screen

by Cordell Longstreath April 26, 2024April 29, 2024

Congo Square Theatre Puts on a Festival for the Community

by Kristian Parker July 15, 2023July 15, 2023

Memorializing Jazz in the Alley

by Dierdre Robinson June 29, 2023June 29, 2023

A protester at a WGA rally holds a sign that reads, "'Solidarity with WGA!' -ChatGPT" on May 17, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. Photo Credits: Jocelyn Martínez-Rosales

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Writers Strike for Equity in Film and TV Industry

by Alycia Kamil June 1, 2023June 14, 2023

Geoffrey Baer at The Rookery. Photo: Liz Farina Markel.

WTTW Special Highlights Landmarks Across The City

by Kristian Parker March 24, 2023March 30, 2023

Harper Theater to Reopen After Revamp

by Dierdre Robinson January 12, 2023January 13, 2023