The Best Comedy, Film, Readings, and More in January
Hannibal Buress, the former ‘SNL’ and ’30 Rock’ writer, is filming a comedy special at the Vic this month, and headlines our list as well.
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Four Questions for Tracy Letts
After adapting his runaway hit ‘August: Osage County’ into his third movie, the playwright talks to us about the cinema and Meryl Streep.
Family Feud: An August: Osage County Review
Watching the star-studded movie version of the acclaimed play makes you wonder what all the fuss was about.
Here Are the 25 Best Things to Do in January
This month’s picks for music, theatre, comedy, dance, and other great local events worth your attention.
New (and Old) Musicals to See in the New Year
The musical adaptation of the 1990 movie Ghost comes to Chicago, but there are plenty of classics to choose from as well.
Where to Catch Classic Rock, Blues, and Soul in Chicago This Month
Buddy Guy, one of our Chicagoans of the Year, holds court at his namesake club in January.
Five Great Things to Do in Chicago This Week
Actress Kate Fry takes the lead in Ibsen’s masterpiece about domestic alienation.
The Best Jazz, Folk, Country, and World Music in January
The critics picked 11 shows to catch this month, including an appearance by bluegrass legend Ralph Stanley and Kurt Elling at the Green Mill.
5 New Years Eve Concerts
Ring in 2014 with one of these five local concerts.
The 10 Best Chicago Theatre Shows of 2013
Thinking back on the hundreds of shows I saw in the past year, I made the difficult decision to narrow down the list to the top 10. Given the breadth and depth of Chicago’s theatrosphere, ranking shows in this way often amounts to comparing apples and dachshunds. Still, supreme kudos are required here, and this … Read more