The efforts of the theater in Chernihiv, the capital of a region that borders Russia and Belarus, reflect a broader reality in Ukraine where women are stepping into roles once dominated by men, sustaining not just their industries but the spirit of national resistance.
Category: Theater
In Teatro La Plaza’s ‘Hamlet,’ a cast with Down syndrome gives the Danish prince a whole new life
Chicago Shakespeare Theater hosts the North American debut of a production that has been celebrated worldwide.
La Grange Theatre kicks off ongoing celebration of 100th anniversary
Classic Cinemas La Grange Theatre will screen iconic movies from its 10 decades throughout the year to mark its milestone anniversary.
Alvin Ailey returns to the Auditorium as the company enters a new era and a dancer says farewell
It’s the dawn of a new era for Ailey, which returns to the Auditorium Theatre March 7-9.
Margie Korshak, silver-haired publicist and Chicago’s connection to the stars, dies at 86
Days before her death, she was honored with a birthday luncheon where she spoke of a life in promoting entertainment and working with legends like Cameron Mackintosh and Barbra Streisand. She and her close friends all looked fabulous.
Douglas Peterson remembered as entrepreneur, proponent of arts in Elmhurst
Douglas Peterson, who died in February, helped found the Green Man Theatre Group and the Elmhurst Center for the Performing Arts.
Review: ‘A Lie of the Mind’ is a Chicago-style treatment of Sam Shepard’s most difficult play
Raven Theatre’s production may take an overly literal approach at times, but it does not hold back.
Review: Redtwist Theatre’s ‘Titus Andronicus’ adaptation is gutsy, action-packed Shakespeare
Shakespeare’s earliest tragedy is infamous for its gory cycle of revenge that culminates in a macabre meat pie.
Goodman Theatre’s big 100th season: David Byrne, an ‘Office’ star and the return of Robert Falls
The theater has announced its hugely ambitious 2025-26 season, which will also include a pre-Broadway premiere starring Megan Mullally and a musical by Tom Morello of Rage Against the Machine.
Review: ‘Waitress’ at the Paramount Theatre is a charming show with songs you’ll remember
Since 2016, the Sara Bareilles songs like “She Used to Be Mine” and “When He Sees Me” have become staples of cabarets, auditions and YouTube videos.