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The Mix: Cool things to do in Chicago Oct. 6-12

The Joffrey Ballet’s presents “Beyond Borders,” Lyric Opera’s Midwest premiere of the song cycle “The Brightness of Light,” and Brookfield Zoo’s “Boo! At the Zoo” are just some of the cool things to see and do in the week ahead.

Chicago Sun-Times

‘Fiddler on the Roof’: Lyric Opera’s rethinking of classic musical emphasizes its historical reality as well as its wit

‘Fiddler on the Roof’: Lyric Opera’s rethinking of classic musical emphasizes its historical reality as well as its wit

The production, first seen at Germany’s Komische Oper Berlin, scrapes away the kitschy patina to reveal its musical treasures and emotional core.

Chicago Sun-Times

The Mix: Cool things to do in Chicago, Sept. 15-21

The Mix: Cool things to do in Chicago, Sept. 15-21

“Anastasia,” “Fiddler on the Roof,” the Chicago House Music Festival and Conference, and Chicago SummerDance Celebration are among the cool things to see and do in the week ahead.

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The Mix: Cool things to do in Chicago Sept. 8-14

Lakeview East Festival of the Arts, Renegade Craft Fair, and Third Percussion in concert are among the entertainment highlights in the week ahead.

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Chicago theater for fall 2022: Our top 10 includes ‘Dreamgirls,’ ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ and ‘The Notebook’

CHICAGO — The total number of theater shows on offer in Chicago has not returned to pre-pandemic levels. But the lists of coming attractions still contain some appealing offerings of all stripes. Here’s a selection of 10 shows, all with Chicago origins and involving Chicago artists, that look to have…

Chicago Tribune

Fall classical music guide 2022: Collaborative Works Festival showcases Chicago composers, poets

Riccardo Muti’s last season as music director of the CSO, and Lyric Opera’s “Don Carlo” are also among the highlights of the season.

Chicago Sun-Times

The Mix: Cool things to do in Chicago March 24-30

The return of ‘Six,’ the World Comedy Expo, a Terence Blanchard performance and a tribute to Ukrainian cinema are among the events to check out in the week ahead.

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Terence Blanchard returns to opera with ‘Fire Shut Up in My Bones’

Terence Blanchard returns to opera with ‘Fire Shut Up in My Bones’

The opera becomes the second one by a Black composer to be staged at Lyric Opera, after a production of Anthony Davis’ “Amistad” in 1997.

Chicago Sun-Times

Lyric Opera’s straightforward approach to ‘Tosca’ serves the love story well

Lyric Opera’s straightforward approach to ‘Tosca’ serves the love story well

Electric performers Michelle Bradley and Russell Thomas are wonderfully well matched in the Puccini favorite.

Chicago Sun-Times

The Mix: Things to do in Chicago Feb. 3-9

The Mix: Things to do in Chicago Feb. 3-9

Long Grove’s "Cocoa Crawl," Lyric Opera’s "Verdi’s Voices" concert, and a performance by Trinity Irish Dance Company are among the entertainment offerings in the week ahead.

Chicago Sun-Times

‘Carmen,’ "West Side Story’ among Lyric Opera’s 2022-2023 season

‘Carmen,’ "West Side Story’ among Lyric Opera’s 2022-2023 season

The Lyric Opera of Chicago on Tuesday announced its 68th season — a robust lineup of classical and new works. The full slate comes on the heels of pandemic shut downs and postponements, the most...

Chicago Sun-Times

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