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CHICAGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

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Immerse yourself in Steven Spielberg’s sci-fi masterpiece with John Williams’ pioneering score performed by the CSO. The film stars Richard Dreyfuss as an Indiana utility ...

Hisaishi Conducts Hisaishi
6/27 - 6/29/2024


One of the most celebrated Japanese composers of our time, Joe Hisaishi has produced music for 10 Hayao Miyazaki films, including Nausicaä of the Valley ...


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Ben Platt, Norm Lewis, and More Set For The Ravinia Festival's 2024 Summer Lineup


by Stephi Wild - March 14, 2024

The Ravinia Festival has revealed its complete 2024 summer lineup. Among this year's Broadway names taking the stage at The Ravinia Festival are Ben Platt, Jessie Mueller, Norm Lewis, Michael Feinstein, and more! Learn more about the full lineup here!...

U.S. Premiere of ATONEMENT & More Set for The Joffrey Ballet's 2024-25 Season


by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 04, 2024

The Joffrey Ballet has revealed its 2024–2025 Season at Lyric Opera House. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets....

The Second City Has Announced The Recipients Of The Second Annual Victor Wong Fellowship For AAPI Voices In Comedy 


by A.A. Cristi - February 27, 2024

The Second City has announced the Victor Wong Fellowship for AAPI voices in comedy, training and mentoring up-and-coming Asian American and Pacific Islander comedic talent. Meet the 2024 Victor Wong Fellows....

MusicNOW to Present Curtis Stewart In Premiere Of His Violin Concerto And Jessie Montgomery's Concerto Grosso


by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 12, 2024

On Sunday, March 3, 2024 at 4:30pm, 'Jessie Montgomery & Curtis Stewart,' a celebration of composer-performers, will be performed at Symphony Center....

CHAMPION, HIGHWAY PATROL & More Lead Chicago's February 2024 Top Picks


by BWW Staff - February 01, 2024

Chicago is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. February 2024's top picks include Lyric Opera's Champion, Cinderella, Goodman's Highway Patrol and more....

Chicago Symphony Orchestra Will Premiere Lowell Liebermann's Flute Concerto No. 2 in March


by Stephi Wild - January 17, 2024

The Chicago Symphony Orchestra, led by the charismatic Finnish conductor Susanna Mälkki, will perform the world premiere of GRAMMY Award-nominated American composer Lowell Liebermann's Flute Concerto No. 2 on March 21, 2024 at Symphony Center....

Everything You Need to Know About Janáček's JENUFA at Lyric Opera of Chicago


by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 03, 2023

Discover all the essential information about Janáček's Jenůfa at Lyric Opera of Chicago, including dates, venue, and what to expect from this highly anticipated production. Don't miss out on this incredible opera experience....

Bach Inspires Pianist Matthew Hagle To Explore RIPPLES IN TIME AND MUSIC November 4 At Nichols Concert Hall


by A.A. Cristi - September 27, 2023

​​​​​​​Music Institute of Chicago piano faculty and respected Chicago artist Matthew Hagle returns to Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Avenue in downtown Evanston, with “Ripples in Time and Music” on Saturday, November 4 at 7:30 p.m. ...

Past Shows


When the Three Little Pigs are sent out into the world by their father, each chooses to build a house using a different material. With ...


Witness the 1951 MGM musical — starring Gene Kelly as an American ex-GI who falls for a Parisian woman played by Leslie Caron — on ...

Home Alone in Concert
12/8 - 12/10/2023


Relive John Hughes’ hilarious and heartwarming tale about 8-year-old Kevin McCallister (Macaulay Culkin), who is left to defend his home against a pair of dimwitted ...

MTT Conducts Mozart
11/30 - 12/5/2023


Michael Tilson Thomas lends his fresh insights to a compelling Austro-Germanic program. It includes Mozart’s whirling Six German Dances and his graceful and tender Piano ...

Fantasia in Concert
11/24 - 11/26/2023


Join us for a thrilling performance of Disney's groundbreaking marriage of symphonic music and animation, Fantasia. Magnificent repertoire from the original 1940 version and Fantasia ...

The Planets
11/2 - 11/7/2023


Daniel Harding leads Holst’s The Planets, the interstellar orchestral suite that has inspired generations of sci-fi film composers. Experience the ferocity of “Mars,” the golden ...

Gershwin & Bernstein
10/19 - 10/24/2023


An exuberant melding of jazz, blues and classical styles, Gershwin’s Piano Concerto in F is an ideal vehicle for Illinois native Conrad Tao, “a personality-plus ...

Muti Conducts The Firebird
9/21 - 9/26/2023


Riccardo Muti and the CSO open the 2023/24 Season with two pieces capturing the fairy-tale splendor of Russian music. Stravinsky’s suite from The Firebird uses ...

Merry, Merry Chicago!
Merry, Merry Chicago!
12/16 - 12/23/2022


Symphony Center’s joyous musical celebration of the season is the perfect holiday tradition for the entire family. Join members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and ...

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