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Carnage for Christmas: Chicago Reader Review and Analysis

It has been a challenging year for trans rights, but a promising one for trans cinema. The power of seeing a film in a...

Wicked Musical Review: Chicago Reader’s Perspective on the Popular Show

Jon M. Chu's adaptation of the long-running Broadway hit "Wicked" has finally hit the big screen, capturing the hearts of audiences with its magical...

Discover the Blooming Secret Garden at Theo – Chicago Reader

I came across Frances Hodgson Burnett’s 1911 novel The Secret Garden many years after it was first published, and the story about a troubled...

Chicagoland’s Hottest Merry Men: A Closer Look at the Sexy Side of Chicago Reader

If you're looking for a spicy holiday theater experience to fill the void left by The Buttcracker burlesque, PrideArts has got you covered with...

Exploring Laura Yee’s Chinese Mom Kitchen Pop-Up in Chicago – A Unique Culinary Experiment

Laura Yee, a veteran food journalist and editor, recently launched her own baking business, Chinese Mom Kitchen, after receiving an invitation from Urban Belly...

Exploring Experimental Fantasias in The Moviegoer – Chicago Reader

The Moviegoer is a diary of a local film enthusiast who explores the best of Chicago's independent and underground film scene. Experimental cinema is...

Peacemaker Po’Boy Review: Daisy’s Po-Boy and Tavern Chicago – Reader Bites

Are you looking for a delicious meal to make peace with your loved ones after a long night out? Look no further than Daisy's...

The Little Mermaid Musical at Drury Lane Theater in Chicago – Chicago Reader Review

The production of The Little Mermaid at Drury Lane Theatre in Chicago brings the vibrancy of Disney's classic story to life on stage. Directed...

Vanessa German’s Logan Center Exhibition: A Must-See in Chicago

Vanessa German, a Pittsburgh/Asheville-based artist, recently held a solo exhibition at the Logan Center Gallery in Chicago. The exhibition, titled “At the end of...

Exploring the Black and Blue Culture in Chicago – Chicago Reader

The opera "Blue," currently showing at Lyric Opera, brings to light the complexities of race and policing in contemporary America. Commissioned in 2015 by...

Hubbard Street Fall Series: Fosse & Verdon Highlights – Chicago Reader

The Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Fall Series at Steppenwolf brought together a collection of beloved works by renowned choreographers and featured the highly anticipated...

Creating a Wordless Hamlet: Robert Lepage’s Innovative Approach

Shakespeare's iconic play "Hamlet" has been reimagined in various innovative ways in Chicago in 2024. From Eddie Izzard's one-person interpretation to Red Theater's stripped-down...

The Return of He: A Chicago Reader’s Guide to His Comeback

The man in power is an entitled rich dude with a blond pompadour, a loose relationship with the truth, and a stunning wife that...

Community-Centric Cariño Festival de Cine: A Celebration in Chicago

Zedrick “Cariño” Alfredo Aurelio was not known as a filmmaker, but his impact on the filmmaking community was far greater than that title. He...

Explore the Ultimate Chicago Reader List: Must-Reads, Hotspots, and Events

Writers Theatre's latest production of Every Brilliant Thing, starring Jessie Fisher and directed by Kimberly Senior, offers a powerful and timely exploration of the...

Buddy Calamity in The Moviegoer – Chicago Reader Review

The Moviegoer is a film enthusiast's journal, capturing the essence of Chicago's independent and underground film scene.Elaine May's Mikey and Nicky (1976) portrays a...

Exploring Chicago’s Death’s Door Distillery: A Bright Beam of Light

Years ago, a lighthouse stood tall on a mysterious island in Lake Michigan, guiding sailors through a treacherous passage known as Death's Door. The...

Homocore Music Scene in Chicago: A Deep Dive

Kevin Sparrow's latest creation, Sofa King Queer, is making waves in the Chicago homocore music scene. Directed by JD Caudill, this pop-punk musical features...