Celebrate 30 years of unforgettable performances at The Center with two of Chicago’s brightest stars—award-winning artists and real-life couple Kelvin J. Roston Jr. and Alexis J. Roston. This …
On the Day of the Dead, Mexican artist Frida Kahlo crosses over from the underworld for 24 short hours with Diego Rivera, who remains in the living world, …
Curated by Sukanya and Anoushka Shankar, the Ravi Shankar Ensemble is a multi-generational collective dedicated to presenting Ravi Shankar’s masterful compositions and preserving the rich traditions of North …
The Winter Quartet brings together three distinct 20th-century voices in a program charged with intensity and atmosphere. Thorvaldsdottir’s transformative energy, Schulhoff’s sharp wit and Bartók’s somber voice unfold …
Experience the sweeping elegance of Tchaikovsky’s Polish Symphony, a work brimming with dance-like vitality and imperial grandeur. Riccardo Muti and the CSO also delve into the evocative world of Nino …
Lower East Side of New York City. End of the millennium. Mark and Roger are roommates, and they can’t afford rent (again). But they don’t let that stop them from enjoying life while they can. They find solace in their community of fellow artists and activists who are also trying to make ends meet as they struggle through life, love, their art, the AIDS crisis, and paying (or not paying) rent. Jonathan Larson’s final musical still resonates today about the importance of trying to get your voice heard, even if it seems no one is listening.
Miles Davis at 100
Cuban pianist Gonzalo Rubalcaba — hailed as “among the most accomplished jazz pianists in the world today,” with “colossal technique and an unfettered musical imagination” …
“How many musicians evoke the larger questions of life, about existence or a greater power, while they’re playing, as Ma?” (San Francisco Classical Voice).
No conductor. No orchestra. Just …
Genius, Stardom, and Betrayal! Scandalous Romantics, a hilarious tabloid take on stories behind the most celebrated music stars across genres. Michael Bridge, digital accordion, & Kornel Wolak, clarinet, are known for their dazzling virtuosity, down-to-earth humor, and signature arrangements in an explosive program that brings musical giants to contemporary audiences of all ages.
Under the dynamic direction of internationally renowned dancer and choreographer Mark Yonally, Chicago Tap Theatre takes tap dance to the next level of creativity and innovation. The show …
The Tony® Award-winning Best Musical that took the world by storm is back.
THE WIZ returns “home” to stages across America in an all-new tour, direct from Broadway.
The Baltimore Sun raves “Powerhouse …
With its evocation of snowy northern landscapes and an unforgettable, triumphant finale, Sibelius’ Second Symphony stands as an emblem of Finland’s nationalist spirit. The program begins with Brahms’ …
A blisteringly relevant modern-day version of Euripides' anti-war play, The Trojan Women has been rewritten and is set in a mother-and-baby unit of a prison.
The war is over. Beyond the prison walls, Troy and its people burn. Inside the prison, the city's captive women await their fate. Stalking the antiseptic confines of its mother and baby unit is Hecuba, the fallen Trojan queen, whilst the pregnant Chorus is shackled to her bed.
But their grief at what has been before will soon be drowned out by the horror of what is to come, as the Greek lust for vengeance consumes everything – man, woman and baby – in its path.
This caustic and radical new version of Euripides' classic tragedy comes from one of the UK's most exciting young poets, Caroline Bird. It is an intense, gripping look at what happens when the world collapses.
The fourth in the Midday Matinee series, If I Had a Hammer: The Heart of Fold Muisc celebrates the voices that defined a movement and the songs that inspired a generation.
This musical is JUST RIGHT! This show is based on the classic story of a young girl who ventures into the woods and stumbles on a cute house with 3 bowls of porridge, 3 chairs, and 3 beds.
“The King” Takes the Stage
His singular name still evokes immediate recognition from people all over the world. This official Elvis Presley bio-musical takes a closer look at the …
Performed in GovState's Sherman Hall.
Includes Sensitive Topics. Recommended for Ages 16+
By The Way, Meet Vera Stark is a seventy-year journey through the life of Vera Stark, a headstrong African-American …
This is a story about money. Don’t let them fool you otherwise. When a father loses his child in a clash with the local police, he is visited by three strangers who advise him to take the city’s cash settlement, relocate and forget his grief–or else stay and remain impoverished surrounded by memories of the world his child fought so hard to protect. This world premiere from Academy Award-winning ensemble member Tarell Alvin McCraney explores how grief, justice, sexuality, gender, history and even pride become secondary concerns in the wake of currency.
Why are we here, and what comes next? Throughout time, humans have wrestled with these questions, resulting in compositions like Richard Strauss’ radiant swan song, Rachmaninov’s haunting depiction …
Get ready for high-energy fun as Disney’s five-time Academy Award®-winning film comes to life on the big screen! Meet Mary Poppins (Julie Andrews), a magical English nanny who …
“Impeccable clarity and architecture” —International Piano
Since triumphing as the first and only American winner of the 1970 Chopin International Piano Competition, Garrick Ohlsson has established himself worldwide as a …
Fans of genere-bending guitar work won't want to miss Luca Stricagnoli, an internet sensation known for his innovative techniques and dynamic stage presence, at the ECC Arts Center on Friday, April 10.
