The off-Broadway revue brings polished vocals, jazz arrangements and a deep bench of talent to a two-act celebration of Bacharach’s songs.
The final North American tour stop in Chicago became a four-band metal marathon that felt like a communal goodbye, not just a concert.
Porchlight Music Theatre’s intimate staging pairs veteran Chicago performers with Anthony Rapp and Stephen Wallem in a heartfelt Sondheim revival.
The rapper kicked off his latest run at the United Center with spectacle, momentum and a show that occasionally lost its footing.
A packed showcase of jazz legends and a surprise message from Pope Leo XIV turned Chicago’s International Jazz Day concert into a hometown celebration.
At the Athenaeum, the British singer covered 20 years of music in a two-hour set that highlighted the range behind her biggest song.
Springsteen and the E Street Band turned the United Center into a charged night of rock, protest and fan devotion.
The veteran nerd-rock duo mixed classics, fresh material and playful banter in a two-set Vic Theatre show that reminded fans why the band still endures.
The rapper turned the United Center into a cinematic spectacle, mixing new material, deep cuts and a SWAT-team stage setup.
The Boss mixed classics, covers and new material in a long Chicago set that leaned on hope, resistance and crowd-pleasing momentum.