‘Some Like It Hot’ leads Tony Award nominations with 13 nods
The message of self-acceptance and respect for all was echoed across Broadway, from the new musical take on Some Like It Hot to a Black actor-led Death of a Salesman to the new play Ain’t No Mo.
Don't Miss a Beat
Playlist: Classical Music to Accompany Your Hanukkah
Host Maggie Reberg shares the music that's captivated her imagination this Hanukkah.
These Vintage Holiday Ads Are Sure to Make Your Spirits Bright
Go back in time to the early days of WFMT — the '50s and '60s — with a charming look back at some festive Program Guides!
Chicago Composer Brings Recently Restored St. Stanislaus Kostka Church “Out of Darkness into Light”
“Restoration is an act of defiance against decay,” composer William Neil said. His new work, "Out of Darkness into Light," celebrates the restoration of Chicago's historic St. Stanislaus Kostka Church.
How Neuroscience Can Help You Sing “High, Loud, Healthy, and Forever”
Many people love to sing. Not everyone can sing well. But what if you could reprogram your brain to help you sing better?
Lyric Opera of Chicago Casts TV and Broadway Stars in Upcoming “My Fair Lady”
Lyric Opera of Chicago's American Musical Initiative has brought four productions to the Civic Opera House. Today, Lyric announced casting for its fifth musical in the series, "My Fair Lady."
The 10 Best Classical Recordings of 2016
Here are 10 albums from 2016 that stood out because of the incredible performances, the repertoire, the historical significance, or all of the above.
WFMT’s Studs Terkel Archive Receives $400,000 Grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities
Between 1952 and 1997, Studs’ radio show on WFMT featured many of the 20th century’s most vibrant artists and thinkers.
How WFMT’s Mission Landed Morning Host Carl Grapentine His Dream Job
Tuesday, December 13, 2016 is WFMT’s 65th birthday! Morning host Carl Grapentine recalls “how WFMT did it" landed him his dream job.
Add ‘The Miracle of Hanukkah’ Opera to Your Holiday Traditions, Now That It’s (Finally) Been Written
"Music and worship started out together..." composer and conductor Victoria Bond explains. "In Jewish worship, prayers are not spoken, they are sung."
Meet Morgan and Louie, the Adorable, Four-Legged Stars of “The Magic Flute” at Lyric Opera of Chicago
Morgan and Louie get in costume in their dressing room during rehearsals for Lyric Opera of Chicago's new production of Mozart's The Magic Flute W.C. Fields, who once said, “Never work with children or animals,” has clearly never met Morgan and Louie, the friendly canine stars of Lyric Opera of Chicago’s new production of The Magic Flute. Director Neil Armfield has set the ...
