Programming and musical performances will kick off April 1 and culminate in an April 30 concert at Chicago’s Lyric Opera ...

Bridgeport Records has made a name for itself for its inclusive and diverse approach to the Chicago music scene. A Chicago record store is facing racist harassment and death threats for stocking ...

Since 2005 Plastic Crimewave (aka Steve Krakow) has used the Secret History of Chicago Music to shine a light on worthy artists with Chicago ties who’ve been forgotten, underrated, or never noticed in ...

"To grow up in the city of Chicago, it is a rite of passage — for every kid to know the lyrics of 'Bear Down, Chicago Bears.'" In her 30 years as a music educator with Chicago Public Schools, Dr.

The Chicago Children’s Museum has opened a new exhibit, “I Am Wild: A Charley Harper Exhibit”, which introduces kids to ...

New York City hosted the event for more than 50 years before Chicago got the nod. Chance the Rapper is set to represent his city as the headliner for the Chicago debut of Dick Clark’s New Year’s ...

Why are we asking for donations? Why are we asking for donations? This site is free thanks to our community of supporters. Voluntary donations from readers like you keep our news accessible for ...

CHICAGO is still the one musical with everything that makes Broadway shimmy-shake: a universal tale of fame, fortune, and all that jazz, with one showstopping song after another and the most ...

Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical: James Naughton won. Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical: Marcia Lewis was nominated but did not win. Best ...

In the early 2000s, the idea of releasing a musical that was more adult, sarcastic, and aimed at a wide audience still seemed like a huge gamble. Even when a title caught attention, it was seen as an ...

Chicago’s Grant Park Music Festival announced its season lineup Tuesday, offering the first glimmer of hope that the city’s summer cultural season isn’t too far off. The annual classical series ...