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  1. the dancer’s life
    Chita Rivera’s Greatest Performances (Available Online)Rivera died on January 30, but she has 58 years of Broadway performances to celebrate.
    By Jason P. Frank
  2. rip
    Chita Rivera, Legend of the Broadway Stage, Dead at 91The actress died on January 30 after a brief illness.
    By Jason P. Frank
  3. musical the-a-ter
    Ariana Madix to Appear in a Lavaliere That Goes All the Way Down to Her WaistPlaying Roxie Hart in Broadway’s Chicago.
    By Jason P. Frank
  4. heard chef
    Carmy’s Real-Life Counterpart Hasn’t Seen The Bear“I don’t want to be the guy that’s like, ‘Look at me. I’m the f—ing Bear guy,’” the owner of Chicago’s Mr. Beef said.
    By Jennifer Zhan
  5. scene report
    The (Fall Out) Boys Are Back in TownThe band’s new album, So Much (for) Stardust, returns to where it all started, 20 years later.
    By Justin Curto
  6. theater
    The Name on Everybody’s Lips Is JinkxieThe Drag Race champ says she’s “always aspired to be washed-up.” In Chicago, she’s definitely the star.
    By Brock Colyar
  7. broadway’s good to youuuu
    Jinkx Monsoon Will Sing About Tits and Tats on BroadwayAs the Matron Mama Morton in Chicago.
    By Jason P. Frank
  8. broadway
    Angelica Ross Will Fosse Her Way Into Chicago This FallThe long-running show’s first openly trans star.
    By Jackson McHenry
  9. movie review
    The Outfit May Not Be Perfect, But It Works PerfectlyMark Rylance is riveting in this tight little gangster thriller set in a custom-suit shop.
    By Bilge Ebiri
  10. jazz hands!
    Pamela Anderson, Avowed Fosse Fan, Will Play Roxie Hart on BroadwayThey’re gonna recognize her eyes, her hair, her teeth … you get it.
    By Rebecca Alter
  11. chat room
    Chicago Party Aunt’s Chris Witaske Is Ready for Da Hometown FeedbackTalking with the comedian about the Netflix show inspired by his hit Twitter account.
    By Joseph Longo
  12. yeezy season
    Kanye West Bringing His Donda Release Show Home to ChicagoThe third release event for his allegedly forthcoming album takes place on August 26.
    By Justin Curto
  13. the festival circuit
    Lollapalooza Returning With Full Capacity and a Chaotic Lineup in JulyFoo Fighters, Journey, and Limp Bizkit — in 2021.
    By Justin Curto
  14. reopening
    Chicago to Rouge Knees, Roll Stockings Down, Return to Broadway on September 14And all that jazz!
    By Jackson McHenry
  15. obits
    Ann Reinking, Chicago Star and Tony-Winning Choreographer, Is Dead at 71The late actress and dancer played Roxie Hart in both the original Broadway production, and its long-running revival.
    By Halle Kiefer
  16. covid-19
    Jeremih Is Out of the Hospital, Recovering From COVID-19 at HomeJeremih is celebrating his recovery with a new haircut and a surprise Christmas album drop.
    By Rebecca Alter
  17. beef
    Why Does Netflix Hate Chicago?Holidate, Emily in Paris, and The Princess Switch all make the city seem like a mall-clogged wasteland of Cubs bars and hats that read “Chicago.”
    By Rachel Handler
  18. chat room
    Shea Couleé Successfully Changed Her Drag Race Narrative“We’ve closed the chapter on the season nine finale, and hopefully [this] will be the opening of a new chapter [that] involves me having a crown.”
    By Rebecca Alter
  19. vulture sports
    With the Cubs’ Seventh-Inning Stretch, Here’s Bill Murray and a Giant Teddy BearLike you, Bill Murray seems like he’s really missed baseball.
    By Halle Kiefer
  20. improv
    Chicago Comedy Institution iO Theater to Shut Down PermanentlyOwner Charna Halpern said the decision to close the theater is a financial one.
    By Megh Wright
  21. lawsuits
    Jussie Smollett Is Suing the City of ChicagoFor “malicious prosecution.”
    By Devon Ivie
  22. lawsuits
    The City of Chicago Is Suing Jussie SmollettThe city is seeking over $130,000 for in police overtime and court costs.
    By Bethy Squires
  23. timeline
    A Guide to Bob Fosse and Gwen Verdon’s Long, Knotty RelationshipFosse/Verdon jumps in time through the highs and lows of its central pair’s long working and personal relationship, so here’s a chronological guide.
    By Noel Murray
  24. assault
    Potential Suspect in Jussie Smollett Attack Appeared on EmpireTwo men, brothers, have been identified as potential suspects and have been brought in for questioning.
    By Bethy Squires
  25. christmas movies
    Everything The Princess Switch Taught Me About ChicagoForget Belgravia and Montenaro, Chicago is the real star of this film.
    By Jackson McHenry
  26. vulture lists
    The 25 Most Essential Chicago MoviesFrom Ferris Bueller to Widows.
    By Brian Tallerico
  27. album review
    Noname’s New Album, Room 25, Is Evocative and ConfessionalHer songs are short and intimate, but they never seem slight.
    By Craig Jenkins
  28. ‘The Onion’ to Celebrate Its 30th Anniversary with a Festival Featuring […]The Onion is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a big comedy and arts festival this year. Set to take place in various Chicago venues from […]
    By Megh Wright
  29. books
    In His First Crime Novel, David Mamet Revives a Vanished Version of His HometownThe author discusses his latest project, his love of James Cain, and his desire to eat dinner with Pancho Barnes.
    By Sarah Weinman
  30. celebrity baby names
    Kanye and Kim’s New Baby Has Another Geography-Inspired NameLil’ Chi!
    By Dee Lockett
  31. weather reports
    Chance the Rapper Dropped by to Deliver Chicago Weather ReportForecast: cloudy with a Chance.
    By Halle Kiefer
  32. Roy Wood Jr. Spends a Day with Chicago Anti-Violence Group CeaseFire on […]The Daily Show kicked off its week of Chicago shows last night, and the episode featured the above segment starring correspondent Roy Wood Jr., […]
    By Megh Wright
  33. ‘The Daily Show’ Will Tape a Week of Chicago Shows in OctoberThe Daily Show with Trevor Noah is hitting the road in October. Comedy Central announced this week that The Daily Show will tape a week of […]
    By Megh Wright
  34. best career day ever man
    Chance the Rapper Stopped by Career Day at a Chicago Public School TodayThe native son continues his commitment to the city’s education system.
    By Kaitlin Fontana
  35. celebrities doing good
    Michelle Obama Sings the Praises of Chance the Rapper“You are an example of the power of arts education.”
    By Tolly Wright
  36. school funding
    Chance the Rapper Met with the Illinois Governor, and It Did Not Go WellHe encouraged reporters to give a history of the school system.
    By Jackson McHenry
  37. farewell address
    See Eddie Vedder Sing at Obama’s Farewell Address Thanks, Obama.
    By Tolly Wright
  38. hamilton
    Wayne Brady Will Play Aaron Burr During Part of Hamilton’s Chicago RunThe former Whose Line Is It Anyway star made his Broadway debut as Billy Flynn in Chicago in 2004.
    By Hunter Harris
  39. Chance the Rapper on Chicago Museum BoardThe Smithsonian affiliate focuses on the conservation of African American history.
    By Halle Kiefer
  40. sweet home chicago
    Bill Murray Opening Caddyshack Bar in ChicagoWell? We’re waiting.
    By Devon Ivie
  41. Conner O’Malley and Carmen Christopher’s Wrigleyville Bros Celebrate the […]It’s been a while since we last heard from Conner O’Malley and Carmen Christopher’s diehard Wrigleyville Cubs fans, but today they released a […]
    By Megh Wright
  42. charitable works
    Kanye West’s Childhood Home to Become Arts SpaceIt will include a studio, museum, and “curriculum space.”
    By Kaitlin Fontana
  43. 2016 election
    Chance the Rapper Led a Parade to the PollsSomebody, start sketching out the storyboard for Chance the Rapper’s Voting Day Parade immediately.
    By Halle Kiefer
  44. roll clip!
    Watch Hamilton’s Chicago Cast Sing ‘Go Cubs Go’Keeping that hometown pride strong.
    By Karen Brill
  45. profile
    Spending Time With Noname, Chicago Rap’s Next Big Thing“I know everyone thinks it’s, like, poetry. But I thought I was rapping my ass off.”
    By Rembert Browne
  46. greetings from the windy city
    T.J. Miller Terrorizes His Own Morning Talk ShowThe star of Yogi Bear 3-D took over the city’s scenic Riverwalk.
    By Halle Kiefer
  47. Watch T.J. Miller Host His Very Own Chicago Morning Show ‘Talkin’ with […]T.J. Miller has proven himself to be a consistently insane and unpredictable morning talk show guest, and now we can confirm that he’s an […]
    By Megh Wright
  48. rhymefest
    Rhymefest Was Robbed at Gunpoint Then Treated Poorly by Chicago PoliceThe police apologized today.
    By Tolly Wright
  49. chat room
    Meet the Proxy Obamas of Southside With You“There was that look they give each other — an authentic, real look of love; even a sexiness.”
    By Stacey Wilson Hunt
  50. theater review
    Theater Review: An All-Female, All-Japanese ChicagoAll that ja … pan?
    By Jesse Green
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