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‘Shine the light’: Ariana DeBose talks hosting Tony Awards

The Oscar-winning and Tony-nominated actress says this year’s telecast will spread its arms wider to celebrate Broadway’s stars and unsung heroes.

Keegan Morris | October 19, 2019

‘Come as You Are’: Ken-David Masur on Building Community With Civic Orchestra

Keegan Morris | October 19, 2019

Ravinia President and CEO to Step Down Following 2020 Season, His 20th

Keegan Morris | October 18, 2019

22 Chicago Music and Arts Buildings To Add To Your Open House Chicago 2019 Itinerary

Virus cases spike at Milan’s La Scala, Naples’ San Carlo

Associated Press | October 27, 2020

The number of performers at Milan's famed La Scala opera house who have tested positive for the coronavirus has risen to 21, even as the theater was forced to close.

Killer Chops: Some Scary Celluloid Pianists for Halloween

Candice Agree | October 27, 2020

As Halloween approaches, let’s look at a few horror films in which pianists, or at least the hands they are attached to, are the stars.

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Alicia Alonso, the grande dame of Cuban ballet, has died

Associated Press | October 17, 2019

Alicia Alonso, the revered ballerina and choreographer whose nearly 75-year career made her an icon of artistic loyalty to Cuba’s socialist system, died Thursday at age 98.

2020 Is the Year of Chicago Music, Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events Announces

Michael San Gabino | October 17, 2019

DCASE Commissioner Mark Kelly stated that the year will highlight Chicago’s “big bold sounds” and show the world the city's “proudly undefined” music scene.

Enrique Mazzola on Being Lyric’s Next Music Director and Why ‘Luisa Miller’ Is Essential Verdi

Keegan Morris | October 17, 2019

"You have to know that I am a very curious musician..." said Enrique Mazzola, wearing his trademark red glasses. In September, the Italian conductor was appointed Lyric Opera of Chicago's music director designate.

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