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Dakota Hughes as L'il Orphan Arnie in Poor People! The Parody Musical at Hell in a Handbag Credit: Rick Aguilar Studios At ...

"Decadence" marks the second chapter in Jordan Strafer's film trilogy about a fictionalized trial in 1990s Florida.

J Bambii makes space for everybody at south-side party the FiFi, the free Grant Slam Fest brings eight acts to Jonquil Park, ...

Sweetback Productions's Hamburgers & Disappointment focuses on "friendships and heartbreak, aging and pretending.” ...

Young People’s Theatre of Chicago brings this musical adaptation of the children’s book classic Last Stop on Market Street ...

Thelma the Unicorn, Netflix’s adaptation of the hit Aaron Blabey book, is cute, if a little expected.

On their latest single, April’s “Discretion for the Generous,” Sonja refine their distinctive blend with an opening bit of ...

Mike Reed will focus on his creative side, exploring a different musical project with different special guests each night.

On May 19, the one-day American Writers Festival returns for a second iteration—this time at the Harold Washington Library.