Looking for a woolly mammoth costume? Ha! Does the pope shit in the woods? Of course you are. Then you're in luck: Tomorrow's the Goodman Theatre's costume sale, and believe it or not, there is indeed a woolly mammoth up for grabs. The Snuffleupagus-esque get-up is from the Goodman's 1992 production of , as is a dinosaur costume (also available!). No word on how crusty/not crusty the 15-year-old outfit is, but we're guessing it's leaning toward the crusty side of things. more ›

had some impressive credentials when it set out on its national tour. Oddly enough, its last engagement is here in Chicago at The Auditorium Theatre in the south loop. more ›

Jane Hamilton’s new book, “When Madeline Was Young,” begins with the unfortunate knowledge that there is no more waiting, the other shoe has definitely dropped. more ›

Last evening at the Park West, Chicagoist attended the Mason Jennings show. Mason Jennings has stated that he is interested in the experience of life and his songs relate those experiences in an extremely personal way. In fact, it’s a little shocking at just how vulnerable he allows himself to be in his songwriting. more ›