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Tanglewood Adds New Events To 2025 Popular Artist Series Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 12, 2025

The Tanglewood Popular Artist Series, which each year brings a star-studded lineup of musicians and performers to Tanglewood's Koussevitzky Music Shed, adds two exciting new concert dates to the 2025 season.

Barenaked Ladies, Emmylou Harris & Graham Nash Join the Tanglewood 2025 Popular Artist Series Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 10, 2025

The Tanglewood Popular Artist Series, which each year brings a star-studded lineup of musicians and performers to Tanglewood’s Koussevitzky Music Shed, added two exciting new concert dates to the 2025 season. Learn more!

Boston Symphony Orchestra Unveils 2025 Tanglewood Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2025

Tanglewood has revealed details of its 2025 season, opening in late June. The 2025 Tanglewood season features more than 100 performances. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Harris Theater for Music and Dance Kicks Off 20th Anniversary Season With Inaugural Harris Fest
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2023

On Saturday, September 9, the Joan W. and Irving B. Harris Theater for Music and Dance will host Harris Fest: Music + Dance in the Park, an all-day event spotlighting the dozens of Resident Companies for whom the Harris has been a home base and supportive partner over the past 20 years.

John Legend to Perform at Tanglewood in September
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 21, 2023

Multiplatinum singer-songwriter and 12-time Grammy winner John Legend will join The Boston Symphony Orchestra's Labor Day weekend lineup for the 2023 Tanglewood Popular Artist Series.

Guster Joins 2023 Tanglewood Popular Artist Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 7, 2023

The Boston Symphony Orchestra announced that Guster will be performing as part of the 2023 Tanglewood Popular Artist Series. 

Tanglewood Adds Jackson Browne to the 2023 Popular Artist Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 23, 2023

The Boston Symphony Orchestra has announced that Jackson Browne will be performing as part of the 2023 Tanglewood Popular Artist Series.

Dorinda Medley to Join WAIT WAIT... DON'T TELL ME! as Special Guest in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 4, 2023

Boston Symphony Orchestra has announced that The Real Housewives of New York City’s Dorinda Medley will be a Special Guest at NPR’s oddly informative news quiz program Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me! on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at 8:00 p.m.

Lookingglass Theatre Announces UnGALA Going Gglamping Fundraiser
by Stephi Wild - Mar 2, 2023

Lookingglass Theatre Company has announced its annual fundraiser, the unGALA: Going gglamping! The 2023 experience will take you back to your best summer camp memories - only this time as a gglamorous grownup! On Saturday, March 25, 2023, frolic with your fellow “forest creatures” for an evening of mirth, revelry, and stargazing.

Chicago Human Rhythm Project to Present JUBALEE GALA in July
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 3, 2022

July 18th at the MCA, Chicago, Chicago Human Rhythm Project will honor Chicago philanthropists and visionaries, Paul Levy & Mia Park and the Broadway sensation Paradise Square with the JUBA! Award for Exceptional Contributions to the Field at its annual gala benefit, Jubalee!

Chicago Human Rhythm Project Presents Dance and Performance Programming
by Marissa Tomeo - May 21, 2022

The Chicago Human Rhythm Project presents programming for the upcoming months. The project hosts Chicago's International Festival of American Tap, featuring performances and education programs in six venues around Chicago. For more information, visit https://www.chicagotap.org/rhythm-world. 

Jon Cryer to Voice New Series DEVOURED on VICE
by Michael Major - Feb 17, 2022

Narrated by Emmy® Award winning actor Jon Cryer (CBS’ Two and a Half Men, The CW’s Supergirl, and the iconic John Hughes’ film Pretty in Pink), Devoured explores the foods Americans love while uncovering the sordid secrets and criminal pasts that restauranteurs, chefs, and foodies have tried to hide. Watch the trailer for the new series now!

Photos: Porchlight Music Theatre Honors Chita Rivera & More at 2021 ICONS Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 1, 2021

Award-winning Porchlight Music Theatre celebrated 26 years as the center for music theatre in Chicago, honored actor, singer, dancer Chita Rivera with The ICON Award, Rick and Deann Bayless and the Bayless Family Foundation with the Luminary Award and Latino business and civic leaders as 2021 Scene Changers at its 2021 ICONS Gala.

Chita Rivera to be Honored at Porchlight Music Theatre's 2021 ICONS Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 15, 2021

Porchlight Music Theatre has announced that actor, singer, dancer Chita Rivera will be honored with The ICON Award and Rick and Deann Bayless and the Bayless Family Foundation will be presented with the Luminary Award at the 2021 ICONS Gala celebrating 26 years of Porchlight as the center for music theatre in Chicago.

Music Institute of Chicago 90th Anniversary Gala Raises $800,000+
by A.A. Cristi - May 18, 2021

Celebrating 90 years of innovation, access, and excellence in music education, the Music Institute of Chicago welcomed more than 450 viewers to its 90th Anniversary Virtual Gala on Monday, May 10. Contributions totaled more than $825,000 from about 250 donors before and during the event, which was free to view.

Music Institute of Chicago Honors Maestro Zubin Mehta At 90th Anniversary Virtual Gala May 10
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 2, 2021

Celebrating 90 years of innovation, access, and excellence in music education, the Music Institute of Chicago hosts its 90th Anniversary Virtual Gala on Monday, May 10 at 6 p.m. CDT.

Alfreda Burke and Rodrick Dixon Perform In HUMANITY RISING: NOTRE-DAME REBORN
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 27, 2020

Chicago's own Alfreda Burke and Rodrick Dixon will perform in this virtual gala benefiting the rebuilding and restoration of Notre-Dame Cathedral. Burke and Dixon have starred in the Auditorium Theatre's annual production of Too Hot to Handel: The Jazz-Gospel Messiah since the show began 16 years ago.

Porchlight Music Theatre's PorchlightPalooza Was A Success!
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 10, 2020

Porchlight Music Theatre held PorchlightPalooza, a three-day virtual festival Friday, Aug. 21 - Sunday, Aug. 23,  in lieu of its cancelled March 23 ICONS GALA.

VIDEO: Porchlight Music Theatre Hosts the Final Night of PorchlightPalooza, Featuring Joel Grey
by Stephi Wild - Aug 23, 2020

The final night of PorchlightPalooza takes place tonight, August 23, beginning at 7:30pm. 

Virtual Theatre This Weekend: August 22-23- with Terrence Mann, Andrea Martin and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 22, 2020

Today (August 22-23) in live streaming: Rachel Bay Jones sings with Seth Rudetsky, the Pippin cast reunites on Stars in the House, and so much more!