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[ad_1] An awkward young person (Levi Welch, nameless but referred to as “Junior” later) shows up for their first day of work at a shabby office, unaware and unprepared for what’s in store. At one desk, a woman (Daniella Rukin, called “Senior”) is fast asleep. Rousing her—to great irritation—the new arrival peppers her with questions, […]

[ad_1] You think you’re sick of A Christmas Carol? Imagine how poor Charles Dickens feels. Since 1853—ten years after the publication of his novella—poor Charlie has been giving solo performances of the tale of miserable miser Ebenezer Scrooge and his transformation into a decent chap. No wonder his prevailing attitude seems more “FML” than “God

[ad_1] 13 Suits: A Mother’s Monologues, produced by the Outer Loop Theater Experience, is a patchwork of dramatic monologues and poems about a mother who lost an adult son, with a throughline story of lighthearted scenes celebrating the son, Patrick Duff, a 30-year-old advertising sales executive tragically killed in a hit-and-run. Written by Kathleen Kerrigan

[ad_1] We’ve all heard the story of Romeo and Juliet—a tale of two star-crossed lovers who end up dying at their own hands in the midst of the feuds between the Capulets and the Montagues. But what happens when Juliet lives at the end of the whole debacle, instead of killing herself over a man

[ad_1] Reader Bites celebrates dishes, drinks, and atmospheres from the Chicagoland food scene. Have you had a recent food or drink experience that you can’t stop thinking about? Share it with us at [email protected]. If you were to ask me what my favorite foods are, I would basically just list out the entire menu of

[ad_1] On October 30, Donald Trump made an announcement: “I’m going to protect the women, whether they like it or not,” he said, promising to deny the agency of half the American population. The MAGA throng he was addressing in Wisconsin cheered.   I’m trying to imagine Trump announcing that he’s going to protect American men,

[ad_1] Rey Tang really loves Chicago—so much so that the New Jersey native eschewed the traditional route of moving to New York City in favor of attending Northwestern and decided to stick around. “Northwestern had the perfect program that let me pursue a bunch of interests,” Tang related via Zoom. Good thing, because the 25-year-old

[ad_1] Unlike Jackie Kennedy or Princess Diana, director Pablo Larraín’s latest muse, Maria Callas, isn’t exactly a household name—unless you’re one of the opera diehards in the room. But in her time, Callas was nothing short of a mythical presence. She was dubbed “La Davina” or “the Tigress” for her mysticizing stage presence and towering

[ad_1] Gingergold cofounders Cheryl and Sarah Hinman Credit: Danny Allegretti Family can teach you a lot of things. For sisters Cheryl and Sarah Hinman, family has taught them the joy in creating together, the insight gained from having someone there to bounce ideas off, and the value of sharing creative skills and resources. The artistic

[ad_1] Mariachi Herencia de México add fresh, contemporary vibes to a beloved tradition Credit: Courtesy the artist Chicago knows the power of mariachi. The city has nurtured several acclaimed mariachi ensembles, including Mariachi Herencia de México, who’ve become a national success story. Assembled by the Mariachi Heritage Foundation in 2016, the group have released five