Gilbert and Sullivan and a first-rate 'Annie'

Nov. 29, 2012
Jonathan stays traditional this week with two Gilbert & Sullivan favorites, while Kelly surrenders her curmudgeonly self to the charms of Annie at the Paramount Arts Center.

Daily Rehearsal: Sudeikis to stay at SNL, for now anyway

Sep. 12, 2012
Straight off of the recent new Chicago-full line-up at Saturday Night Live, former Chicagoan Jason Sudekis will be with SNL at least through January, reports the New York Times.

Don't-Miss List: Irish theater, war stories

Mar. 22, 2012
Dueling Critics on Eight Forty-Eight, WBEZ 91.5 FM and streaming live at wbez.org

The Don't-Miss List: Putting on 'The Ritz', 'Winter Fire' and 'Man Boobs'

Feb. 16, 2012
Kelly KleimanSolo performers have a hard time finding outlets for their work; African-American solo performers have a doubly hard time.

The Don't Miss List: Merce Cunningham's last hurrah

Nov. 17, 2011
Kelly KleimanThe weather outside may be frightful (or not--there's no knowing) but onstage at the Pritzker Pavilion you can be snug and warm while enjoying concert readings of shows by Chicago companies.

Morning Rehearsal: Chicago theater 5/25

May. 25, 2011
1. Chris Jones reports on Chicago Shakespeare Theater's en route by One Step at a Time Like This, a group from Melbourne who specializes in city-specific performances.