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Genesee Theatre will debut Blood, Sweat & Tears featuring former Chicago singer Jason Scheff

Regardless of the members, jazz-rock innovators Blood, Sweat & Tears have always consisted of the most phenomenal musicians on the planet, ensuring a legacy that [More…]

Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood “Asking For Trouble” at Rialto, “Whose Line Is It Anyway?”

Take two improv stars off TV’s “Whose Line Is It Anyway?,” put them on a stage where they seek suggestions from a live audience, then completely throw away the script [More…]

PureSoul Presents City Winery with “A Quincy Jones Celebration” in honor of the late local

The late 2024 loss of producer, composer, arranger, conductor, multi-instrumentalist, bandleader and first ever Black record label executive Quincy Jones was immeasurable, [More…]

From Bob Marley to Phil Collins, Black Ensemble Theater puts the needle on the “Hitt Records”

Stores that sell vinyl, CDs and cassettes might not be as common anymore, but no amount of streaming or online engagement can replace the feeling of physically browsing the [More…]

Trans-Siberian Orchestra turns Allstate Arena on to 20th anniversary of “The Lost Christmas Eve”

The annual touring tradition of Trans-Siberian Orchestra is always known for mounting a massive spectacle, set to a riveting seasonal blend of symphonic and hard rock sounds, [More…]

Peabo Bryson, “Idols” Ruben and Haley, Oleta Adams take Genesee “Home For The Holidays”

The Genesee Theatre in Waukegan was a winter wonderland just a few days before Christmas, starting with the cozy decorations that greeted guests and continuing when the [More…]

After “A Christmas Story” screening, funnyman Peter Billingsley fields Rialto’s Ralphie questions

Getting to see “A Christmas Story” in a communal environment would’ve probably been enough to pack the landmark Rialto Square Theatre, but having lead actor Peter [More…]

Veteran stand-up Paula Poundstone pours City Winery a double cocktail of New Year’s Eve comedy

In the 45 years of combining observational humor and spontaneity as a stand-up comedian, Paula Poundstone became a master of the stage, while also branching out into numerous [More…]

Peter Billingsley promises Rialto behind the scenes exclusives following “A Christmas Story”

When “A Christmas Story” initially came to theaters in 1983, it flew surprisingly far under the radar, though after countless word of mouth recommendations and television [More…]

Bush’s Gavin Rossdale remembers producer Steve Albini prior to Aragon for Q101 Twisted

This Friday’s performance at the Aragon Ballroom, as part of alternative station Q101’s annual “Twisted” holiday concert series, caps a busy year in Chicago for [More…]