Once upon a time, the idea of a “sugar momma” was met with raised eyebrows, whispered speculation, or outright dismissal. But ...

Sam Shepard's drama about the aftermath of a horrific incident of domestic violence gets a stirring revival at Raven.

When you stop to think about it, it’s really remarkable how much technology has transformed the way we connect, date, and ...

The Illinois Lottery is nationally recognized for its pioneering work with specialty lottery tickets dedicated to raising ...

The upcoming Trans Portraiture series at Block Cinema presents contemporary and restored films exploring trans history and ...

Updates on the Reader Institute for Community Journalism and Chicago Reader’s financial situation and how you can continue to ...

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If you need to watch the timeless tale of an empire other than your own crumbling from its rotten core, then this is the show ...

Artistic Home's revival of Ibsen's Hedda Gabler anatomizes how vicarious thrills lead to vicious vengeance.

A clash between a grad student and the dean of a theater department takes center stage in Omer Abbas Salem's One Party Consent.

If it wasn't for playing in bands and doing that for all those years," says Mikel Galati of Modest Merch, "I wouldn't have my career.” ...