Why does a 1947 art book feel urgent in 2026? "Matisse's Jazz: Rhythms in Color" at the Art Institute of…
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Lost in the algorithm: ‘Morning, Noon, and Night’ can’t find its human heart
Shattered Globe Theatre's “Morning, Noon, and Night” has big ideas but thin characters. Too bad the humans got lost in…
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5 regional productions worth the trip this March
From a page-to-stage adaptation to a contemporary take on Chekhov, March offers regional productions worth writing home about.
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‘Hamnet’ chases modern grief, but sacrifices historical truth
Visually captivating with moments of brilliance, the stage adaptation of Hamnet's modern approach to 16th-century loss never quite lands.
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Goodman Theatre’s ‘Holiday’ reimagines vintage wit for a modern audience
A glossy new stage adaptation of "Holiday" revival at Goodman Theatre starts strong but loses its effervescence by Act III.
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Even with a stellar cast, Steppenwolf’s ‘The Dance of Death’ feels stale
Kathryn Erbe shines in her Steppenwolf return, but "The Dance of Death" meanders through familiar toxic marriage territory.
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5 regional productions worth the trip this February
From Pulitzer Prize winners to disco dictatorships, February's regional theater lineup proves the best antidote to winter malaise is a…
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Book Review: ‘A Year of Nothing’ understands burnout without trying to fix it
Emma Gannon’s "A Year of Nothing" is a slim, soothing companion for burnout, hustle fatigue, and reclaiming a smaller life.
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From ‘Wicked’ to ‘West Side Story’: Paul Tazewell proves costume design is fine art
Paul Tazewell's award-winning costumes from "Hamilton," "Wicked" & more take over Chicago's Griffin Museum through September.
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‘& Juliet’ on Broadway and tour: Why this Max Martin musical is unmissable
"& Juliet" reimagines Shakespeare with Max Martin's pop hits in a glitter-soaked Broadway smash. On tour now.
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