Dance companies throughout the Chicago area are staging their versions of Tchaikovsky’s beloved ballet. Here's where you can catch this holiday favorite: Thursday, Dec. 4 “The Nutcracker”: 7 p.m.

Top 10 Classic Jazz Marathons article by Michael Ricci, published on March 8, 2026 at All About Jazz. Find more Top Ten List articles ...

Now in its 40th year, the troupe has branched out from the classic jazz-dance creations of its founder, who’s turning 80 next summer, to embrace the choreography of company members and national ...

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From Broadway classics to jazz masters to Black History Month headliners, The Smith Center's early 2024 calendar is packed with world-class entertainment. Tickets for all shows are on sale now at ...

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She was already an accomplished jazz bandleader when she began releasing pop albums for Elektra in 1978. A new best-of compilation looks back at her major-label career. By Giovanni Russonello The ...