More in Chicago:
- Corey Hawkins comes full circle with In the HeightsThe actor’s role in the onscreen adaptation hearkens back to his introduction to musical theater and time spent in New York City. In the Heights, the new Jon M. Chu film adapted from Lin-Manuel Miranda’s hit musical, is the movie of the summer, largely thanks to its massive musical numbers and impressive cast.…
- LA&M’s dirty 30A reflection on the museum’s storied past and more inclusive future What do you get when a leather daddy and a librarian walk into a synagogue? Well, apparently, a museum.…
- Dee Alaba celebrates her authentic selfDee Alaba seeks collaborators who celebrate and respect identity. Born in Davao in the Philippines and raised in Des Plaines, Dee Alaba began dancing at the age of four. A graduate of Columbia College, she currently performs with the Seldoms, Loud Bodies, and Erin Kilmurray.…
- Pride 2021: picnics, music, boat races, and (digital) performancesThe parade's postponed till October, but you can still celebrate Pride outdoors and online this month. Last year, Pride events were mostly limited to online celebrations. But with half of the adults in the state now fully vaccinated, this year looks different, even though the parade won't happen till October.…
- About Face turns 25 by nurturing the next generation of LGBTQ+ artistsAbout Face Theatre takes the mystery out of training next-generation LGBTQ+ artists—while putting it into a streaming production. Read from the scroll of off-Loop theaters making headlines and winning acclaim 25 years ago, and you'll find precious few that remain today. About Face sits in the pantheon of exceptions; the one-in-countless companies that have both […]
