The Emily Bazelon interview

Apr. 19, 2013
You'd think that with the It Gets Better project and a lower tolerance for bad behavior, bullying would be on its way out as a social phenomenon.

Creators of 'South Park,' 'Book of Mormon' bank on Chicago

Jan. 15, 2013
Also: Stephen Colbert fights gun reform, and Ann Coulter says gun violence is a demographic problem.

Daily Rehearsal: Bruce Norris revokes rights to 'Clybourne Park' for German theater

Oct. 18, 2012
Bruce Norris released an open letter to the Dramatist's League over a German theater company's decision to cast a white woman wearing blackface in a production of his play Clybourne Park.

Daily Rehearsal: Chicago theater 6/21

Jun. 20, 2011
1. Stephen Colbert's commencement speech at Northwestern is on Youtube, and its a winner.2. Just for Laughs wrapped up this weekend, and which means that The A.V. Club can finally get some sleep.

Stephen Colbert: In good 'Company' on Broadway

Jun. 15, 2011
Stephen Colbert has run for president. He's testified before Congress, created a political action committee and assisted the U.S. Olympic speedskating team in the role of assistant sports psychologist.

Drury Lane announces 'Sweeney Todd' cast, plus more news

Jun. 14, 2011
1. Expect a little blood and gore this summer; Drury Lane Theatre has a production of Sweeney Todd starting previews August 11. Tony nominated Gregg Edelman plays our title character, and the production is choreographed and directed by Jeff Award winner Rachel Rockwell.

Stephen Colbert to receive honorary degree from Northwestern University

May. 5, 2011
It's the truthiness: Stephen Colbert is getting an honorary degree from his alma mater, Northwestern University.The host of "The Colbert Report" will join an impressive class of honory degree recipients at the Evanston campus during the commencement on June 17.

A modest proposal for federal funding

Mar. 9, 2011
If I were a conspiracy theorist, I would guess that the recent uproar about NPR and today's startling news that Vivian Schiller has resigned was staged for pledge drive purposes.  Nothing like a backlash against NPR and federal funding to get public radio lovers riled up.