The Canadian rock veterans opened a four-night Chicago stand with an early tribute to their late drummer and a reminder of why fans never let go.
The prog-rock legends returned with a revamped lineup, emotional tributes to Neil Peart and a set that blended power with joy.
The sold-out show leaned on performance, not spectacle, and highlighted why Mars remains a rare modern pop headliner.
The revamped North Shore venue debuted with a star-powered opening night and a transformed concert space for summer audiences.
The longtime Music Institute of Chicago duo opened the 38th festival with repertory favorites and Maddie Stephenson’s Through Time.
The Off-Broadway hit has landed in Lincoln Park with a lively cast, elegant staging, and a fresh showcase for Bacharach and Hal David’s classics.
The touring musical adaptation leans on acrobatics, puppetry and romance, even as its darker story beats and structure keep it from fully landing.
The folk-pop star balanced jokes, vulnerability and big-stage spectacle in a Wrigley Field show that felt intimate despite its scale.
The new Goodman Theatre comedy has opened after more than a decade in development, with critics now sizing up its first Chicago run.
A new survey captures how Chicago’s scenes collide, from jazz and footwork to tape collage, rave music and left-field pop.