“An explosion of dancing” is the best medicine: Comedy Dance Chicago
“I think listening and laughing is just the best way to connect with someone.” ~ Justin Kimball
Dance & Musical Theatre
Barbara Kaneratonni Diabo: Carrying stories through dance
“The more styles of dance I can embody, the more vocabulary I have to express what I want to communicate.” ~ Barbara Kaneratonni Diabo
Frédéric Bélanger is breathing musical magic into a wintry romance
“In the cold of our winter… having this warmth and light helps to warm our hearts, put a smile on our faces, and help us survive until spring, It’s a primal feeling based on hope.” ~ Frédéric Bélanger
Katie Kerr and Matthew Stodolak: the creative duo brewing holiday magic with “Chris, Mrs.” album
“Personally, it’s a dream come true…. To hear it sung by someone like Adam Jacobs, whose originating version of Proud of Your Boy is really influential for me, is otherworldly.” ~ Interview with Katie Kerr and Matthew Stodolak
Dominique LeBlanc: a captivating Maria in Grand Theatre’s new production of “The Sound of Music”
“Speaking for myself, I’ve never fit into any mould, and that’s okay… I’ve never wanted to! When you don’t fit in… it means you can stand out! That’s part of what makes her so charming.” ~ Interview with Dominique LeBlanc
Review: Sweet “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” makes imagination soar
“YPT’s ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ is a visually stunning, wonder-filled sweet holiday treat for young audiences.” ~ Scott Sneddon
Review: a riveting, daring spectacle, “Cabaret” wows in Horrorshow’s no-holds-barred debut
“With this uninhibited debut, the company – dedicated to creativity, risk-taking, and community – sticks the landing with confident élan.” ~ Arpita Ghosal
Review: Thaumatrope brings big energy and heart to “Dogfight: The Musical”
“This production not only entertains but also challenges viewers to reflect on the enduring impact of human connection.” ~ Scott Sneddon
“Muhandis”: A dance journey through geometry and space
Inspired by the intricate patterns of jaali windows in Islamic architecture, where light filters through delicate, geometric shapes, Alam explores the mathematical beauty of symmetry and asymmetry.