Resilience and Delicacy
This month, Gabriela reflects on what theatre can illuminate about the ‘quiet art of survival,’ and two busy artists share self-care practices and visions for 2025.
All Stories About Chicago
On the Ground: Chicago Neighborhoods at a Glance
As we near TCG’s 2024 national conference in Chicago, local critic and journalist Emily McClanathan offers an overview of the diverse offerings of Chicago’s many neighborhoods.
On the Ground: Meeting Chicago Theatre
New to Chicago, theatre journalist Mike Davis offers his early learnings to visitors to the great theatre town.
TCG Conference Announces James Rhee as Plenary Speaker
The Ashley Stewart CEO and best-selling author will speak on business models for change at the national convening in Chicago in June.
Joe Mazza’s Brave Lens
How one iconic Chicago theatre photographer captures the ‘now’ not only with his camera but with his whole body and soul.
Goodman, Teatro Vista Take Centerstage at Equity Jeff Awards
Now in its 55th year, Chicago’s 2023 Equity Jeff Awards saw big wins for “The Who’s Tommy” and “The Dream King.”
Jerald Raymond Pierce to Return as American Theatre’s Chicago Editor
A former editor for this magazine from Chicago, Pierce will lead coverage of the Midwest’s great theatre city and its wider impact and influence.
Goodman Theatre Announces 18th New Stages Festival
The festival will feature work from playwrights Donja R. Love, Charlie Oh, Omer Abbas Salem, Gina Femia, Nancy García Loza, and Jeffrey Lieber.
Cody Estle to Step Down From Raven Theatre
After 14 years with the Chicago theatre, 5 of them as artistic director, Estle is leaving to lead Milwaukee’s Next Act Theatre.
Ike Holter: Beyond the Playwright
The pandemic has given the Chicago playwright a chance to step back and rethink his approach—and he hopes theatres are doing the same.
