Preservation Chicago has announced their annual list of the most endangered buildings. This year’s list includes the Chicago Stock Exchange trading room and McKinlock Court at the Art Institute of ...

Many feel disconnected, living by external expectations instead of inner truth. German poet Hermann Hesse believed true ...

Steppenwolf ensemble member Jeff Perry (No Man’s Land, August: Osage County, Scandal) returns home to the company he co-founded five decades ago, joined by fellow ensemble members Cliff Chamberlain ...

THE DANCE OF DEATH marks Erbe’s return to the Steppenwolf stage for the first time in roughly 30 years. Erbe’s take on Alice isn’t subtle, necessarily, but her blows are delivered like a whisper. She ...

The power of kindness has been discussed for centuries. From ancient philosophers to modern musings from authors and actors, there is no shortage of wisdom on the power of being kind. Whether you need ...

With so much focus on physical wellness, mental health can sometimes take a back seat. But emotional well-being is just as important, if not more, to your overall quality of life. Like getting regular ...

It’s funny how Steppenwolf Theatre Company has chosen to celebrate part of its 50th anniversary season by showcasing one of Western theater’s most toxic wedding anniversaries in “The Dance of Death.” ...

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August Strindberg’s “The Dance of Death,” now at the Steppenwolf Theatre, is a portrait of marriage as a hellscape from which the only possible relief is death. Ideally of the other party. An ideal ...

Get a first look at Conor McPherson's new version of Strindberg's fiery classic. As Alice and Edgar celebrate 25 years of resentment, recrimination and mutual sabotage (aka marriage) in their isolated ...

Every Thursday, WTTW News newsletter producer Josh Terry highlights his picks for the week’s must-see cultural events. Daily Chicagoan, the newsletter from WTTW News, sends these picks to your inbox ...