Tag: Arts
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...
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...
Norman W. Long: The Natural Listener – Chicago Reader People Issue 2024
Norman W. Long is a composer and sound artist who found his passion for experimental music while studying at Illinois State University in the...
Jack McCoy: Founder of Microcinema – People Issue 2024 – Chicago Reader
Jack McCoy, the 28-year-old founder of Sweet Void Cinema, a microcinema in Humboldt Park, has a passion for creating a space for accessible cinema...
Seitu Hayden: The Wrist, People Issue 2024 – Chicago Reader
Seitu Hayden, a renowned artist and illustrator known for his graphic biographies of Malcolm X and Barack Obama, has had a diverse career that...
Zel Hizó: Next-gen Zinemaker Spotlight – Chicago Reader 2024
Zel Hizó, a talented ten-year-old zinemaker, is making waves in the Chicago art scene with her creative projects. From zines about Freddie Mercury to...
Monsieur Bombastic: The Horror Drag King of Chicago Reader’s People Issue 2024
Ore, also known as Monsieur Bombastic, is a unique drag king based in Chicago who explores themes of body horror, sex, and death in...
Reignite Your Interest: Firebrand’s Comeback – Chicago Reader
In the midst of the chaos following the election results, Harmony France, co-founder of Firebrand Theatre, reached out to announce the company's comeback. Firebrand...
Exploring Chicago’s Diverse Community – Chicago Reader Feature
The Chicago Reader recently featured 15 fascinating Chicagoans from different walks of life. These individuals come from diverse backgrounds and have unique stories to...