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Internet Personality Randy Rainbow speaks with Axios reporter Justin Kauffman at the Davis Theater on Oct. 16. Rainbow is on a tour for his new book "Low Hanging Fruit: Sparkling Whines, Champagne Problems and Pressing Issues from My Gay Agenda."

‘Light on the darkness’: Comedian Randy Rainbow talks political satire and musical theater at the Chicago Humanities Festival

Isabel Riley, Contributing Writer November 16, 2024

Parody music and political satire lovers gathered at the Harris Theater for the release of internet personality Randy Rainbow’s book “Low Hanging Fruit: Sparkling Whines, Champagne Problems and Pressing...

The Theatre School at DePaul University performs its play rendition of Louisa May Alcott's "Little Women" on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at The Merle Reskin Theatre.

‘Little Women’ at The Theatre School: The pressure and power behind a play adaptation

Sam Mroz, Contributing Writer November 8, 2024

Louisa May Alcott, an acclaimed American novelist and short story writer from the 19th century, published her coming of age novel “Little Women” in 1868. Following the lives of four sisters in Civil...

All eyes on the wise of heart: 'Inherit The Wind' at Goodman Theatre

All eyes on the wise of heart: ‘Inherit The Wind’ at Goodman Theatre

Finn Morse, Theater Beat Writer September 30, 2024

Many pairs of eyes and ears have witnessed the script of “Inherit the Wind,” a dramatic retelling of the Scopes Monkey Trial — the unprecedented historical trial in which a school teacher was arrested...

'The Outsiders' Review - Staying Gold at The Athenaeum

‘The Outsiders’ Review – Staying Gold at The Athenaeum

Finn Morse, Arts & Life Beat Writer September 23, 2024

With the breakout acclaim of its recent musical adaptation, a goldmine has been made of the classic American story “The Outsiders.” As fate would have it, a non-musical play adaptation by local...

Gabrielle Petrin, director of “The Speakeasy," presents the auditioned talent show to an interested group of students on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024.

King, Sondheim, and a Band of Blue Demons: Carrie The Musical Comes To DePaul

Finn Morse, Arts & Life Beat Writer September 16, 2024

You were warned never to push Carrie to the limits. Now you must pay the consequences.  Thankfully, one group on DePaul’s campus is ready for the challenge. Equipped with red spotlights and buckets...

This photo provided by Chicago’s Steppenwolf Theater shows the cast of Steppenwolf’s world premiere of “a home what howls (or the house what was ravine)” includes, from left to right, Eddie Torres, Isabel Quintero, Leslie Sophia Pérez, Charín Álvarez and ensemble member Tim Hopper.

Leslie Sophia Pérez: Learning from the DePaul classroom to the Steppenwolf stage

Claire Tweedie, Former Editor in Chief February 4, 2024

Leslie Sophia Pérez remembers the beginning of her acting career with fondness. Mostly, though, she happily remembers the mooing.  Years into her Catholic grammar school’s theater program, she finally...

This photo, taken by a Chicago Daily News photographer on Jan. 4, 1904, shows a view of the ruined stage of the Iroquois Theatre in Chicago. More than 600 people perished in a fire on Dec. 30, 1903, that also destroyed the theater.

The Iroquois Theatre fire, and the spirits that may remain

Dylan Hackworth October 22, 2023

December will mark the 120th anniversary of the Iroquois Theater fire, the deadliest theater fire in U.S. history. The Nederlander Theater stands in its place today, a downtown Chicago venue that has...

"Frankenstein": A beautiful and gothic ballet

“Frankenstein”: A beautiful and gothic ballet

Lauren Coates October 22, 2023

From “Anna Karenina” to “Of Mice and Men” and everything in between, the Joffrey Ballet has a history of looking into classic literature to find dramatic, often heartbreaking stories to bring to...

"Makeshift," a comedy hosted by The DePaul Theater School and directed by Sophia Klevit depicts a jewish family dinner.

‘Makeshift’ review: Setting comedy at the dinner table

Claire Tweedie, Former Editor in Chief May 7, 2023

“Makeshift,” directed and written by junior Sophia Klevit, is a powerful comedic show about Jewish culture using the simplicity of a family dinner. Klevit originally wrote the script during fall quarter...

Gayeon Jung stars as the Mermaid in Joffery Ballet's adaptation of "The Little Mermaid," choreographed by John Neumeier.

Joffrey Ballet mounts an ambitious, melancholy reimagining of The Little Mermaid

Lauren Coates April 30, 2023

Cementing its prevalence in mainstream pop culture with Disney’s wildly successful animated adaptation, Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Little Mermaid” is without question one of the most beloved...

Katy Geraghty stars as Little Red Riding Hood in Broadway in Chicago's "Into the Woods."

“Into the Woods”: An enchanting evening at the theater

Erin Henze, Assistant Photo Editor April 30, 2023

Wednesday evening’s performance of “Into the Woods" was a magical affair for all involved. Set inside the ornate James M. Nederlander Theatre, the show was a captivating combination of powerhouse vocals,...

Anna Maria D'Ortenzio (left) and Elijah Valter star in Blue Demon Theatre's showing of "Macbeth."

“Macbeth” review: a haunting reconciliation on fate and madness

Lilly Keller, Editor in Chief April 9, 2023

One of Shakespeare's most well-known works, "Macbeth" tackles the question of how rapidly a man can descend into insanity. While the English playwright's answer may fall somewhere in the 200-page range,...

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