5 Great Pieces by Dmitry Samarov, Author of 'Hack: Stories From a Chicago Cab'
A brief introduction to the work of Dmitry Samarov: artist, writer, cab driver, and the next contributor to “Off the Grid,” dispatches from our writers-in-residence.
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Bird. Staples. Prekop.
What to do this week: Mavis Staples and Andrew Bird blow out the Hideout’s candles … The Sea and Cake’s Sam Prekop spills his weekend plans … the Decemberists’ Colin Meloy gets even wordier … plus, free jazz, free Muti, free museums
A Deep Look at the 'Dark Knight' Chase Scene
RogerEbert.com founding editor Jim Emerson does a long analysis of the Batman film’s exciting, but arguably incomprehensible, Lower Wacker pursuit sequence.
Patrick Andrews Shares Rules for Success in Theatre
ROLE REVERSAL: After high-profile roles in several plays and musicals, this season, the 26-year-old is on the cast of Goodman’s “Red.”
Fall Theatre Preview: 10 Best Shows in Chicago in 2011
THE ANTICIPATION INDEX: Ten shows to buy tickets to now, starting with the most eagerly awaited
Five Actors to Watch This Season
PROMISING PLAYERS: Getting to know Nicolas Gamboa, Rae Gray, Adrian Aguilar, Kevin Douglas, and Lindsay Leopold
Sadieh Rifai and Timothy Edward Kane on Tackling Solo Shows
FLYING SOLO: Two actors dish on the thrills and chills of the singular spotlight
Rating the Local Authenticity of Three New Chicago-centric Plays
CUE THE 312: A look at The Kid Thing, Momma’s Boyz, and Clybourne Park
Psychics Handicap the Season for Four Theatre Insiders
IN THE CARDS: To find out what’s in store for 2011, we sent three directors and a playwright to get their fortunes told
Twyla Tharp Premieres New Work with Hubbard Street Dance Chicago
WIRED: Catching up with the choreographer