Kris Vire

Oscar-winning screenwriter Tarell Alvin McCraney returns to Chicago — and to acting — for his new Steppenwolf play.

Chicago Humanities Festival artistic director Alison Cuddy discusses the making of Please, Continue (Hamlet).

The Pill Hill native makes her Goodman Theatre debut with Lottery Day.

Chicago director Ron OJ Parson discusses his close relationship with the late playwright’s work

Bristol’s hyper-diverse CV includes ergonomic Microsoft mice, spider-like lighting fixtures, and the first consumer-available virtual reality system.

She plays the title role in “Nina Simone: Four Women” this month at Northlight Theatre.

A new book by Chloe Johnston and Coya Paz Brownrigg makes a persuasive case that devised performance is in Chicago’s DNA.

Based in suburban Paris, Alexandre Touguet calls himself an “industrial and digital designer.”

The seven-time Jeff Award winner portrays the iconic diva Rose in Gypsy, running October 12 to November 25 at Porchlight Music Theatre.

Four years into his ambitious seven-play cycle about Chicago, Ike Holter ratchets up the tension.

Ahead of the band’s hometown shows, Jessica Redish talks writing the dance moves that color the set’s backdrop.

28, chef at Birrieria Zaragoza

The 25-year-old poet’s first play, premiering at Steppenwolf, is a vivid portrait of young black women’s lives.

35, owner of Fannie’s Cafe, Bakery and Boutique

Without a traditional theater background, Charles is forging her own career track.

28, drag show host at @mosphere

Broadway’s ‘Aladdin’ gets his wish to go full circle in the Disney musical

A new generation of artists weighs in on Chicago theater’s continuing color bind.

Talking with the actor, former Miss America and Actors’ Equity president on tour with ‘Fun Home.’

The rising playwright goes eclectic with Dylan-inspired ‘Give It All Back’