Moulin Rouge! was long considered the ultimate musical movie, but this film nailed exactly how to take the crown and redefine ...

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“Wicked” is an undisputed juggernaut — one of the biggest productions in musical theater history. The stage show, by the ...

Some Chicagoans came to appreciate “Messiah” as a piece of music with appeal that extended beyond its Christian themes.

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Beginning with Sondra Radvanovsky at the Lyric and including Steppenwolf’s Caroline Neff as well as Ryan Hake as the lead of ...

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Watching Kobe Bryant play at the Staples Center in Los Angeles was always a bucket-list item for me. I moved to L.A. in 2013 for school eager for the opportunity. I never got the chance. Kobe missed ...

Susan Misner's acting work showcases the talent of a performer who has built an exceptional career across television and film.