In an interview conducted when he was 78, in poor health and reflecting on his life, playwright and gay rights activist Larry Kramer sounded resigned and dissatisfied. Speaking with the New York Times, his former nemesis, he confided that “seeing things that are wrong” inspires him. He then immediately went on to explain that “it’s …
The Normal Heart at Redtwist Can Still Be Read as a Call to Action Read More »
Viewed as haunts of the elite, art galleries aren’t the kinds of places you’d associate with advocacy and activism. But Hope: A Prelude, an exhibition featuring the work of conservation photographer Cristina Mittermeier at Hilton Contemporary’s River North gallery, shows how extraordinary beauty and environmental consciousness can merge to outstanding effect. Like most galleries, Hilton …
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Now in its 33rd year, Dance for Life has grown from an inspired idea to an invaluable tradition. Both a performance showcasing the breadth of Chicago’s dance talent, and a benefit raising funds to promote the well-being of dance professionals; the concept has exploded to become a force on both counts. Saturday night’s dance gala …
Annual Gala Revels in the Invincibility and Wonder of Dance Read More »
Something about Carousel’s storyline is like sand running through your fingers. As hard as you try, you really can’t get a firm grasp of it. The basic outline isn’t complicated. A girl meets a guy. They marry. But unlike a lot of musicals, things don’t end as expected. Richard Rodgers composed the music and Oscar …
Music Theater Works Carousel a Beautiful Conundrum Read More »
Has there ever been a time in history when significant human migration wasn’t occurring? Headlines these days continue to blare about migrants at the border. In the US, they’re talking about the southwestern borders of California and Arizona. In England, France, Italy and Germany, they refer to the watery borders of the English channel and …