2026 Black History Month: Concerts and Celebrations
Chicago hosts a vibrant and eclectic mix of concerts and performances to honor Black artistry.
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Lin-Manuel Miranda launches R.I.S.E. Network to improve diversity on Broadway
A 2021 report on diversity in Broadway teams showed that 100% of general managers and 94% of the producers were white. White actors were cast in 80% of the lead roles in musicals and 90% of the lead roles in plays.
Astrud Gilberto, singer of ‘The Girl from Ipanema,’ dead at 83
"Why should anybody assume that just because an artist chooses not to give interviews, he/she is a recluse?" she said in 2002.
Prominent Finnish Composer Kaija Saariaho Has Died, Aged 70
Saariaho's compositions melded live performance and electronics, winning recognition and securing commissions from numerous leading organizations.
Chicago Pride Concerts & Events for 2023
From concerts to screenings to festivals to parades, there’s always something happening in and around Chicago for LGBTQ+ Pride Month.
Tommy Prine doesn’t dodge father’s legacy, makes his own way in compelling debut
Tommy Prine never set out to be a singer-songwriter, but it proved to be a "saving grace" after losing his father, John Prine.
Elgin Symphony Orchestra Names New Music Director
The orchestra’s 2022-2023 season saw seven finalists for its music director position presiding over once concert each.
Dudamel gets 7-minute ovation after 1st NY Philharmonic concert since music director decision
He agreed in February to a five-year contract as New York’s artistic and music director starting in 2026-2027.
Instruments of Memory: Violins Honor Holocaust Survivors, Victims, and Stories
"Music can maintain community and uphold humanity, even in the darkest of times."
Chicago Opera Theater Names New General Director
Lawrence Edelson founded American Lyric Theater in 2005, building a model organization for presenting and fostering new opera.
On a Knife’s Edge: Cooking, Music, History Come Together in Okpebholo’s Cook-Off
In Chicago composer Shawn E. Okpebholo’s new opera, three chefs vie for cooking show glory — and $100K — by tackling the classically American dish macaroni and cheese.
