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Three dancers in nude costumes intertwine onstage under a yellow spotlight, reaching upward with expressive arms. The background is dark, highlighting their dramatic poses and movement.

by Sharon Hoyer | August 25, 2026

Dance Top 5: September 2026

A woman in a red skirt and black top stands on stage as a man in a vest embraces her from behind. Other actors and dramatic lighting create a tense, theatrical atmosphere.

by Todd Hieggelke | August 24, 2026

Stage Top 5: September 2026

A dark silhouette of a metal structure, possibly a platform or tower, stands against a night sky filled with numerous bright stars.

by Todd Hieggelke | July 9, 2026

Stage Top 5: July/August 2026

Dancers in colorful traditional Mexican attire perform on stage, with women in blue dresses and men in orange shirts and black pants; vibrant backdrop and festive atmosphere.

by Sharon Hoyer | June 23, 2026

Dance Top 5: July/August 2026

A cozy artist’s attic with a wood stove and rain-soaked window overlooks rooftops; beside it, an empty grand theater with a glowing chandelier and a pile of purple flowers lies on the stage.

by Mark Thomas Ketterson | June 18, 2026

The Opera Festival of Chicago Pairs “La Boheme” with a Rarer Paris-Set Masterwork Sasha Gerritson, the festival's general director, shares their plans for the summer season, titled "Bohemian Tragedy," and discusses the strategy behind it.

A red heart is encased in a block of melting blue ice, with water pooling beneath it on a white background.

by Todd Hieggelke | May 29, 2026

Stage Top 5: June 2026

A young person with long hair, wearing shorts, leaps energetically off a sandy hill, silhouetted against a clear blue sky with trees in the background.

by Sharon Hoyer | May 26, 2026

Dance Top 5: June 2026

Six people wearing hard hats and neon yellow safety vests stand together and smile at a construction site. Some are dressed warmly in coats. Construction materials and fencing are visible in the background.

by Mary Wisniewski | May 6, 2026

A Theater That Focuses on Stories From the Past Makes a Future in Uptown Elizabeth Auman discusses TimeLine Theatre Company's new home, built for performance, and the journey that led them there.

A modern, multi-story theater building with large glass windows and a vertical sign reading THEATRE. People walk and bike outside, with nearby trees, cars parked, and adjacent urban buildings. A person in glasses is in the foreground.

by Todd Hieggelke | May 1, 2026

Stage Top 5: May 2026

The ornate entrance of the Civic Opera House in Chicago, with a Lyric Opera sign, flanked by tall city buildings and lush greenery with flowers in the foreground.

by Dennis Polkow | April 17, 2026

Lyric’s John Mangum and Enrique Mazzola Discuss the 2026-27 Opera Season Mangum, the Lyric's general director, president and CEO, and Mazzola, the Lyric's music director, discuss what's in store for the opera company in the year ahead.

A man in a black jacket and backwards cap extends his hand toward the camera as if blocking it, with a serious expression, set against a bright red background.

by Todd Hieggelke | April 1, 2026

Stage Top 5: April 2026

A man in period clothing gently holds a feather near a womans shoulder from behind. The woman, dressed in a loose white shirt, looks ahead thoughtfully under warm stage lighting.

by Todd Hieggelke | February 4, 2026

Stage Top 5: February/March 2026

Text-heavy graphic with bold, colorful categories: The Music Makers, The Advocates + Changemakers, The Institutions, The Rising Stars + Storefront Stalwarts, The Producers + Places, over a black background.

by Todd Hieggelke | January 14, 2026

Players 2026: The Fifty People Who Really Perform for Chicago

Two smiling men pose closely together against a light background. One man wears a red plaid shirt and a green scarf, while the other wears a blue checkered blazer and white shirt. Both appear happy and friendly.

by Newcity | January 14, 2026

Players 50 2026: The Music Makers

A person with short, curly dark hair and light skin, wearing a brown coat and a dark floral scarf, stands in front of a neutral background, looking at the camera with a soft expression.

by Newcity | January 14, 2026

Players 50 2026: The Advocates and Changemakers

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