This month's installment of Mark Bazer's "The Interview Show" at Hideout tonight features a loaded guest list. Actor Brian Dennehy, set to star in The Goodman Theatre's upcoming production of The Iceman Cometh, headlines the bill. Chicago reader senior writer Mick Dumke is also on the schedule. more ›

When we think Eugene O'Neill, we think "long." When we think Samuel Beckett, we think "odd." Their respective one-act plays Hughie and Krapp's Last Tape, currently sharing the mainstage bill at Goodman, prove us wrong on both accounts. Though these two surprisingly accessible short pieces take two entirely different approaches in their exploration of loneliness and the inconsequential nature of life, the similarities are profound. Parallel conclusions are reinforced by contrasting, rich portrayals of the two main characters by one great actor, Brian Dennehy. more ›

Chicagoist has a confession to make. Sometimes we sit around and think about what actors will star in the George Ryan trial made for TV movie. We’re hoping it will be on CourtTV and star Brian Dennehy as Ryan. Scott Fawell would, of course, play himself. more ›