On Oct. 22 while in town for a quick visit, I attended the final performance of the Joffrey Ballet’s production of “Frankenstein” at the Lyric Opera House. As someone who loves ballet and has been to many performances over the years — from classical to modern dance — this was one of the best shows I…

Families of Barrington School District 220 are urging the school board to move forward with plans for a new fine, visual performing arts space at Barrington High School, and the board is seeking to also get input from the greater community. At a recent board meeting, DLA Architects, of Itasca, presented three new space design…

Lauren Lovette was nervous and uncertain of what to expect when she arrived for her first day to work on a new dance for the Paul Taylor Dance Company. She had begun choreographing while still busy performing as a New York City Ballet principal dancer and had made some well-received works for her home company.…

It was 7:10 p.m., and the audience was getting antsy. Outside the Glorya Kaufman Performing Arts Center, more people kept walking up to the glass doors, vainly trying to get inside, forcing one of the event’s poor volunteers to repeatedly explain, “Sorry, we’re not opening the house yet — we don’t want to ruin the…

As the crisp winds of November usher in the holiday season, Chicago’s vibrant theater and performing arts scene is abuzz with a lineup of productions. From classic musicals to avant-garde operas and thought-provoking art exhibitions, there’s something for each type of traveler to enjoy in the Windy City this fall. Broadway In Chicago Broadway In…

Editor’s note: This is part of The Know’s new series, Staff Favorites. Each week, we will offer our opinions on the best that Colorado has to offer for dining, shopping, entertainment, outdoor activities and more. (We’ll also let you in on some hidden gems). Jazz fans will be happy to hear that Dazzle is still…

By: Jesse Rosenberg The University of Nevada, Reno’s 2023-2024 Performing Arts Series season continues with the incomparable touring project and ensemble, Krakauer & Tagg’s “Square Peg Throwdown.” On Thursday, Nov. 9 at 7:30 p.m., “Square Peg Throwdown” will grace the stage of Nightingale Concert Hall, in a performance that is sure to delight audience members…

As the founding conductor of The Pennsylvania Chamber Orchestra, Douglas Meyer had to focus on much more than making beautiful music. Meyer spent twenty-two years seeking suitable places to rehearse and perform in Centre County. The chamber orchestra’s plight is familiar among performing arts organizations in the region. “It occurred to me that I wasn’t…

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Dave Keller. PROVIDED <!– SHOW ARTICLE –> Dave Keller, hailed as a “magnificent soul singer” by Elmore Magazine, is set to take the stage at Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center on Nov. 10, at 7:30 p.m. This performance promises to be an electrifying experience, showcasing Keller’s soulful vocals and stellar guitar skills. Over the past…