The House Theatre has become the “it girl” of the local theater community by following a very familiar playbook, a story that never seems to get old: core members meet in their college drama program, produce their first Chicago play in some out-of-the-way black box, repeatedly outdo themselves to become a cult favorite and, as word spreads, are deemed the Company Everyone’s Talking About. That moment for the House came in 2004 when they produced... more ›

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Two of Chicagoist’s favorite summer traditions kick off this week. In Grant Park, dance instructors, bands, and DJs return to the Spirit of Music Garden for Summerdance. Further up the shore, Theater on the Lake begins its sixty-fourth year remounting some of the best recent work on Chicago’s stages. Summerdance reminds us that no matter our differences, everyone around the world loves to dance. Even if we’re not so good at it, we look forward... more ›