Hubbard Street Dance Chicago’s Winter Series program features work by contemporary visionary choreographer Crystal Pite. Hubbard’s dedication in providing thought-provoking work through taking an in-depth look at the work of individual choreographers during this season.

Music transcends age. It is a timeless art that continually touches the soul of anyone who listens. Being of the younger crowd in this packed theater, I was not sure how the story of Carole King would resonate with me. Oh, boy was I in for it! Beautiful – The Carole King Musical focuses on the early life and career of the legendary and groundbreaking singer/songwriter. Under the direction of Marc Bruni, Beautiful encompasses love, heartbreak, friendship and freedom.

In its second year, Christopher Wheeldon’s Nutcracker is a modern classic. The Chicago Philharmonic provides live accompaniment to this celebration of Chicago and its rich history. Set during Chicago’s 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition, this adaption examines the dynamic growth and changes of the city with its expanding workforce and immigrant population increase.

Sir Gawain and the Green Knight: A Rock N’ Roll Musical is set in King Arthur’s court where Sir Gawain accepts a challenge from a mysterious knight who challenges any knight to strike him with his axe if he will take a return blow in a year and a day.

Red Theater Chicago’s Little Red Cyrano debuted this past weekend at Strawdog Theater’s new home. In an apocalyptic world at war where humans are turning into beasts due to the chemicals inside bombs ravaging their land, a complicated love triangle based upon disguise and miscommunication emerges.

Imagine being sixteen and going to see a major Broadway musical live on stage for the first time ever. Now imagine, your teenage-self performing your own original work on that same stage. That is exactly what happened for a select few fortunate students as part of The Hamilton Education Program. Twenty-five Chicago Public Schools (CPS) attended the matinee performance of the musical HAMILTON at Broadway in Chicago’s CIBC Theatre for the second year as a part of The Hamilton Education Program.

The Q Brothers Christmas Carol is back this season at Chicago Shakespeare Theater. Set against a chain link fence shaped in the outline of the Chicago skyline, this modern take on Dickens’ holiday classic is truly a joy to experience.

A Christmas Carol is back at Goodman Theatre for its 40th anniversary this holiday season. The timeless tale by Charles Dickens reminds us the importance of kindness and love.

The Minutes is a palpable examination of the all too familiar topics relevant to today’s political and social climate in America. Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning playwright Tracy Letts writes a scathing new comedy about small-town politics and real-world power exposing the ugliness behind some of our most closely-held American narratives.

Billy Elliot dances into Porchlight Music Theatre’s new home at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts for Porchlight’s first mainstage production of 2017-2018 season. Set in a time of social and political unrest, Billy Elliot’s journey of discovering ballet and his passion to dance nurtured by an unlikely mentor is a universal story.

A flattering night for Visceral Dance at their fall engagement. With a selection of pieces from the company’s strong repertoire, Visceral Dance reminds that they are a strong force in the contemporary sphere.

Shattered Globe Theatre launches is 2017-2018 season with the Chicago premier of Pulitzer Prize nominee James Still’s The Heavens Are Hung In Black and directed by SGT Ensemble member and twelve time Jeff nominee Louis Contey. Still’s work examines the United State’s 16th president in a personal interpretation of the five months between the death of Lincoln’s young son, Willie, and the signing of The Emancipation Proclamation.

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago is no stranger to taking risks and exemplifies their bold courage in their Fall Series event entitled Space, In Perspective. The immersive and interactive journey takes audience members out of the seats and on their feet through Harris Theater. Viewers are encouraged to choose a dancer and be guided through the building. Everywhere you turn, dance is happening.

What happens when you touch a painting? What if the painting touches you? In its 42nd season, Steppenwolf Theatre Company presents the Chicago premiere of The Rembrandt, written by Jessica Dickey and directed by Hallie Gordon. A smart and endearing piece that follows a museum guard as he decides to touch a famous Rembrandt painting and a remarkable journey across the ages ensues. This play explores the power of creative expression and the sacrifices made in the pursuit of it.

Permoveo Productions, in association with Pride Films & Plays, presents the world premiere production of The CiviliTy of Albert Cashier. This musical production follows a Civil War veteran as he struggles with early onset dementia and a life-long secret that is brought to light. Playwright Jay Paul Deratany illustrates a “truly archetypal American story” through a dynamic musical exploration of identity. The piece is based on the true story of Albert Cashier, a Civil War solider, who was born Jennifer Hodgers.

The 26th annual Dance for Life occurred this past Saturday, August 19th at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Dance for Life Chicago is the annual benefit dance concert presenting and showcasing the city’s unique diversity of talent, dance traditions and styles by bringing together talented, world-renowned professional dancers from Chicago for one night on the same stage.

“Sister Africa” draws from playwright Stephanie Liss’ own experiences travelling to the Democratic Republic of the Congo with members of Jewish World Watch, an activist organization dedicated to ending genocide and mass atrocities worldwide and to providing support and building resilience to those living in conflict-affected communities.

“An American in Paris” is enchanting Chicago this summer with joie de vivre (joy of living)! Inspired by the Academy-Award winning film, “An American in Paris” is the romantic story about an American soldier, a mysterious French girl and an indomitable European city, each yearning for a new beginning in the aftermath of the Second World War.

In its sixth annual tour, Chicago Shakespeare in the Parks is a Chicago Shakespeare Theater program in conjunction with the Chicago Parks district that encourages communities to embrace the bard’s work free of charge.

40 years strong, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago stuns with its Season 39 Summer Series at Harris Theater for Music and Dance.