"There’s something so human about talking to someone when you’re not trying to convince them of anything—just listening.”
Georges Bizet's opera and the novella that inspired it are the inspirations for Liam Scarlett's "Carmen" at the Joffrey Ballet
"I don't think you have comedy without death, which is why I think the comic understands the depth of what this life is."
“This show is all about joy. I don’t wanna take any of that away. But I’m still very much grieving.”
“I didn’t just open the door — I went straight through it. I always felt like, hello world, here I am.”
The fall season has begun!
“When I fell in love with him, I was falling in love with his music too.”
"Songs of War" and "Songs of Peace" are part of Art Song Chicago 2025 Festival curated by Nicholas Phan
The songs of Elliott Smith performed by pianist Brad Mehldau is our top pick
Today, August 25th, would have been my mother's 96th birthday. So I dedicate Best Bets: August 25th - August 31st to her.
OREGON SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL - Ashland, OR – Now – October 26th
This immensely popular festival has been up and running...