Herbie Hancock, Kurt Elling and UNESCO helped bring the celebration to Chicago, where a star-packed lineup honored the city’s jazz legacy.
The Chicago rock band returned after a six-year break, packing Thalia Hall with nostalgia, guest musicians and 21 songs.
The stage adaptation turns Sara Gruen’s story into a full circus world, using performers, movement, and music to carry the drama.
The ‘Stranger Things’ actor turned musician played a one-off Chicago show packed with hometown references, fan devotion and a viral singalong.
Anderson .Paak’s opening DJ set, surprise touches and a crowd full of singalongs turned the night into a career-spanning celebration.
The pop star’s Ravinia debut mixed orchestral standards, a personal revival and a first look at the venue’s $70 million makeover.
The British rock icon leaned into the sneer, the hooks and the nostalgia in Highland Park, delivering the kind of show longtime fans came for.
Broadway In Chicago’s national tour turns a modestly received Broadway musical into a vivid, crowd-pleasing production.
The German metalcore and EDM act delivered hits, crowd moments and a slick production that gave Chicago fans a first arena taste of the spectacle.
A review of the Burt Bacharach tribute finds superb arrangements and band work undermined by campy staging choices.