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The revised libretto—along with the cast’s brilliant slapstick sense of humor—had the audience laughing hysterically.

[Photo] Audience Goes Batty Over Northwestern Bienen’s Acerbically Funny “Die Fledermaus”

By Caleb Sussman, Contributor
July 31, 2020
Alisa Kolosova as Duchess Federica in Lyric Opera's production of "Luisa Miller."

[Photo] “Luisa Miller” is a Pleasant Surprise

By Caleb Sussman, Contributor
October 25, 2019
Adam Plachetka, Alessandro Corbelli and Krzysztof Baczyk in the Lyric's uproariously funny production.

[Photo] The Lyric Opera Opens on a Hilarious Note with Barber of Seville

By Caleb Sussman, Contributor
October 13, 2019
Mitsuko Uchida graced the CSO with her renditions of Mozart, with conductor Riccardo Muti and the orchestra accompanying.

[Photo] Kissin’s Ferocity and Uchida’s Velocity Charm the CSO

By Alina Kim, Arts Editor
May 27, 2019
Cast of "She the People" from left to right: Maria Randazzo, Alex Bellisle, and Alexis J. Roston.

[Photo] Who Run the World? Girls!

By Julia Paz, Contributor
January 22, 2018
Andrew Staples and Christiane Karg star in Lyric Opera's "The Magic Flute."

[Photo] Mozart’s “The Magic Flute” Plays Chicago Both High and Low Notes

By Max Miller
January 23, 2017
Tien Tran (center) and Numero Uno’s ensemble deliver timely, if tired, laughs.

[Photo] Great Laughs We’ve Heard Before

By Isaac Tannenbaum
January 19, 2017
Comedian Daniel Strauss in a scene from Second City’s 104th Revue, "Fool Me Twice, Déjà Vu".

[Photo] Except the Things I’d Change: Second City Reflects

By G. Cyrus Pacht
October 24, 2016
As Lucia, soprano Albina Shagimuratova devastates in the infamous mad scene.

[Photo] Mad Treat: Lyric’s “Lucia” Has Blood Coming Out of Her Wherever

By MJ Chen
October 21, 2016
The CSO performed its annual free concert to an enthusiastically vocal crowd.

[Photo] Fraternité and Free Music Ring With CSO

By May Huang
October 17, 2016
Daniel Gingrich gave a rousing performance of Mozart's Horn Concerto No. 3, conducted by Edo de Waart.

[Photo] CSO and De Waart Put the “Classic” in Classical Music

By Eleanor Hyun
June 8, 2016
Riccardo Muti praises Reiner's legacy next to the Symphony Center's new bronze likeness of the maestro.

[Photo] CSO Unveils Fritz Reiner Bust at Symphony Center

By Hannah Edgar and Deputy Editor-in-Chief
June 15, 2016
Bernard Haitink, pictured here from a 2007 performance with the CSO, led the orchestra in Strauss’ epic Alpine Symphony.

[Photo] Haitink Proves Able Storyteller at CSO with Mozart, Strauss

By MJ Chen
May 5, 2016
Civic Orchestra of Chicago Riccardo Muti Conductor

[Photo] Maestro with a Mission: A (Very) Open Rehearsal with Riccardo Muti

By Rebecca Julie
April 25, 2016
Soprano Rosa Feola joins the CSO in the final movement of Mahler’s Symphony No. 4.

[Photo] Sleepy Storytelling at CSO Stunts Tchaikovsky, Mahler

By Hannah Edgar and Deputy Editor-in-Chief
April 21, 2016
CSO Principal Clarinetist Stephen Williamson comes to the fore with Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto, led by substitute conductor Gennady Rozhdestvensky (in back).

[Photo] Rozhdestvensky Shines in Last-Minute CSO Shuffle

By Hannah Edgar and Deputy Editor-in-Chief
February 15, 2016
Danielle de Niese (Roxane Coss) and John Irvin (Christopf) survive a hostage crisis in Lopez’s Bel Canto.

[Photo] Bel Canto Promotes Unity, Despite Disjointed Performance

By Eleanor Hyun
January 18, 2016
Hubbard Street dancers perform in the American premiere of Forsythe's N.N.N.N.

[Photo] Long-awaited Forsythe front and center at Hubbard Street Dance Season 38 opener

By Evangeline Reid
October 22, 2015
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[Photo] Making a space for black women in academia

By Jenn Jackson
February 20, 2015

[Photo] MODA’s night on the town

By Lloyd Lee
March 8, 2011
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