“Particularly fitting” is how I’d describe choreographer Bob Fosse’s “Sweet Gwen Suite” for Hubbard Street. Nothing should surprise us with this extraordinary crop of genre-defying dancers.
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Chicago artists of color see a bit of support but want more inclusivity, opportunity in American institutions
While there is more support for artists of color around Chicago, some feel there is much more work to be done to widen the scope of American art.
Today in History: ‘Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone’ premieres in theaters
On Nov. 16, 2001, the first film in the Harry Potter series, “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” (U.S. title: “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone”) debuted in theaters around the world.
Column: Bit by bit, from ‘Moonlight’ to ‘Mufasa,’ editor Joi McMillon is putting it together
Friends since their days at Florida State University, editor Joi McMillon and director Barry Jenkins go from “Moonlight” to “Mufasa”
Review: ‘Tammy Faye’ musical on Broadway pokes fun of some all too easy targets
With a score by Elton John, this production comes to Broadway from London with its fabulous original star, Katie Brayben. Her performance is the most interesting part of the show.
Review: Billie Eilish has new confidence on her ‘Hit Me Hard and Soft’ tour
On the first of a two-night stand at the United Center, she projected new purpose and energy along with her trademark vulnerability and emotion.
Review: Tinashe’s set at the Aragon Ballroom left her fans wanting more
The Chicago concert on her “Match My Freak” tour was all the more compelling for its simplicity, but at times, it felt like she was rushing through the tracks her fans came to hear.
‘Cross’ review: Forget coolly methodical, this version of Alex Cross is more intense
The Amazon series adapts James Patterson’s Alex Cross novels, about a detective with a Ph.D. in psychology. Unlike previous screen incarnations, here he’s a macho action man with a hero complex.
Today in History: Herman Melville’s ‘Moby-Dick’ published
On Nov. 14, 1851, Herman Melville’s novel “Moby-Dick; Or, The Whale” was published in the United States, almost a month after being released in Britain.
‘Red One’ review: Santa smackdown is everything that’s wrong with Hollywood moviemaking. Merry Christmas.
A sour mashup of exhausted action film and sentimental crud, “Red One” delivers one of the year’s most grating packages. Surprise!