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‘The Phantom of the Opera’ to close on Broadway next year

Broadway’s longest-running show is scheduled to close in February 2023, less than a month after its 35th anniversary.

Stephen RaskauskasJune 22, 2017

VIDEO: Learn How to Make Pasta alla Norma With ‘Norma’ Conductor Riccardo Frizza

Angelica LasalaJune 16, 2017

Why the Beats of Bomba and Plena are as Essential to Puerto Rican Culture as Beans and Rice

Galilee AbdullahJune 14, 2017

This Chicagoan Never Expected To Sing Opera. Now She’s Singing on One of the World’s Largest Stages.

auditorium theatre 130 years after opening

Theatre for the People: Celebrating 130 Years of the Auditorium

Michael San GabinoDecember 9, 2019

One of the jewels of Chicago architecture is celebrating a major milestone! Designed by Adler and Sullivan, the Auditorium Theatre, the "Theatre for the People," opened 130 years ago.

Playlist: Christmas Classics Performed by Chicago Artists

Lisa FlynnDecember 9, 2019

Chicagoans really know how to celebrate the holidays! Here’s a playlist of Christmas favorites as performed by Chicago-area artists and ensembles.

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10 Operas About Poisonous and Medicinal Plants

Stephen RaskauskasJune 8, 2017

Get your cauldron brewing with works by Donizetti, Puccini, Haydn, Delibes, and more!

6 Unforgettable Composer Friendships

Hannah EdgarJune 8, 2017

Whether bosom buddies or esteemed colleagues, there’s no doubt that these composers enjoyed genuine friendships that would influence their personal and professional lives.

KAIA Kids Around the World – The Music of Brazil

Stephen RaskauskasJune 7, 2017

WFMT is proud to present KAIA Kids Around the World, a new web series that explores music from across the globe. As WFMT’s first ensemble in residence, KAIA String Quartet is taking WFMT fans on a musical adventure throughout Latin America from May – July 2017. With nine different stops throughout Latin America, KAIA is exploring the music of Brazil from May ...

Fiesta! with Elbio Barilari