David Jakubiak

Chicago-reared MCs Rhymefest and Lupe Fiasco met two years ago while on the same flight home from Los Angeles, where each worked on Kanye West’s album Late Registration. Chicago brought the two together again to talk about Kanye, the city’s moment in the hip-hop spotlight, and the responsibility of an MC.

Chorus Line

You swore off musicals after Cats. With a resurgence of quality “tuners” on local stages, it may be time to rethink that vow. Here are four local theatre companies putting their own spin on the genre.

The Memory Catcher

Stuart Dybek’s acclaimed short stories draw heavily on his experiences growing up in Little Village. Now his vivid characters are finding new life onstage at Victory Gardens Theater