Ravinia Festival
Latest News on Ravinia Festival:
Olga Kern to Perform at Lied Center Following Historic Piano Competition Win (Feb 25, 2026)
Marin Alsop Leads #PurpleBaton Campaign to Boost Women Conductors (Feb 13, 2026)
Kristin Lee and Sandbox Percussion to Debut Vivian Fung's Latest Composition (Feb 11, 2026)
Olga Kern to Perform at Lied Center Following Historic Piano Competition Win (Feb 25, 2026)
Marin Alsop Leads #PurpleBaton Campaign to Boost Women Conductors (Feb 13, 2026)
Kristin Lee and Sandbox Percussion to Debut Vivian Fung's Latest Composition (Feb 11, 2026)
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Video: Full Cast and Creative Team Announced for NEW YORK, NEW YORK; Plus Watch a New Trailer!
by Nicole Rosky - 2023-02-01 12:00:20
STAGE TUBE: Watch Highlights from GODSPELL at The Marriott Theatre, Opening Tonight!
by Tyler Peterson - 2014-06-11 11:10:07
STAGE TUBE: Dr. Frankenstein and The Monster Sing FROZEN's 'Let It Go' at Drury Lane
by Diana Heisroth - 2014-03-17 20:09:12
TV: First Look at Devin DeSantis, Jeff Dumas and More in Highlights of Drury Lane's YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN
by Christina Mancuso - 2014-01-27 10:47:28
VIDEO: Watch Patti LuPone in Never-Before Aired PBS Soap Operetta
by Caryn Robbins - 2014-01-14 08:54:45
STAGE TUBE: Opening Night Interviews at Mercury Theater's A GRAND NIGHT FOR SINGING
by Stage Tube - 2013-02-05 19:05:36
STAGE TUBE: Patti LuPone, Ann Hampton Callaway, and More Salute Ravinia Women's Board
by Nicole Rosky - 2012-11-09 15:29:24
TV EXCLUSIVE: Carolee Carmello & George Hearn Talk Returning to Broadway in SCANDALOUS, Career-Changing Roles, and More!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - 2012-09-29 13:00:47
STAGE TUBE: MARY POPPINS' Ashley Brown Performs on Windy City Live
by Stage Tube - 2012-07-03 18:38:01
News
Olga Kern to Perform at Lied Center Following Historic Piano Competition Win
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 25, 2026
Olga Kern, the only woman to win the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition in the past 50 years, will perform at the Lied Center on March 10. The concert will feature both in-person and live webcast options.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 25, 2026
Olga Kern, the only woman to win the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition in the past 50 years, will perform at the Lied Center on March 10. The concert will feature both in-person and live webcast options.
Marin Alsop Leads #PurpleBaton Campaign to Boost Women Conductors
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2026
Legendary conductor Marin Alsop, in partnership with the Taki Alsop Conducting Fellowship (TACF), will lead #PurpleBaton, a global social media movement advancing the careers of women conductors in classical music.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2026
Legendary conductor Marin Alsop, in partnership with the Taki Alsop Conducting Fellowship (TACF), will lead #PurpleBaton, a global social media movement advancing the careers of women conductors in classical music.
Kristin Lee and Sandbox Percussion to Debut Vivian Fung's Latest Composition
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2026
Violinist Kristin Lee and GRAMMY-nominated ensemble Sandbox Percussion are joining forces this year to give the premiere performances of a new work composed for them by JUNO Award-winning composer Vivian Fung.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2026
Violinist Kristin Lee and GRAMMY-nominated ensemble Sandbox Percussion are joining forces this year to give the premiere performances of a new work composed for them by JUNO Award-winning composer Vivian Fung.
Chicago Philharmonic Joins SLEEPING AT LAST for Orlando Concert
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 11, 2026
The Chicago Philharmonic will collaborate with artist Ryan O'Neal, known as Sleeping At Last, for a concert at the Dr. Phillips Center's Walt Disney Theater in Orlando on February 28, showcasing the impact of Chicago's artists on a national scale.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 11, 2026
The Chicago Philharmonic will collaborate with artist Ryan O'Neal, known as Sleeping At Last, for a concert at the Dr. Phillips Center's Walt Disney Theater in Orlando on February 28, showcasing the impact of Chicago's artists on a national scale.
Grainger Academy of The Joffrey Ballet To Present Five World Premieres In WINNING WORKS
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 11, 2026
The Grainger Academy of The Joffrey Ballet will present five world premieres in the culmination of Joffrey's national call for emerging artists to submit applications for the Winning Works Choreographic Competition.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 11, 2026
The Grainger Academy of The Joffrey Ballet will present five world premieres in the culmination of Joffrey's national call for emerging artists to submit applications for the Winning Works Choreographic Competition.
Violinist Kristin Lee to Make Weill Recital Hall Debut At Carnegie Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 20, 2026
Violinist Kristin Lee will make her Weill Recital Hall debut at Carnegie Hall with pianist John Novacek. The performance is part of United in Sound: America at 250, the citywide festival presented by Carnegie Hall.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 20, 2026
Violinist Kristin Lee will make her Weill Recital Hall debut at Carnegie Hall with pianist John Novacek. The performance is part of United in Sound: America at 250, the citywide festival presented by Carnegie Hall.
Music Institute of Chicago to Present Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Celebration Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 11, 2025
The Music Institute of Chicago presents its 23rd Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Celebration Concert featuring performances by professional and student musicians and an examination of Dr. King's visionary message.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 11, 2025
The Music Institute of Chicago presents its 23rd Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Celebration Concert featuring performances by professional and student musicians and an examination of Dr. King's visionary message.
Ballet Hispánico Unveils DECEMBER DIÁLOGOS Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 26, 2025
Internationally-acclaimed Ballet Hispánico has announced the lineup for their December Diálogos, their signature conversation series led by Artistic Director & CEO Eduardo Vilaro.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 26, 2025
Internationally-acclaimed Ballet Hispánico has announced the lineup for their December Diálogos, their signature conversation series led by Artistic Director & CEO Eduardo Vilaro.
What You Need to Know About Mozart’s COSI FAN TUTTE at Lyric Opera of Chicago
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 19, 2025
Lyric Opera of Chicago will present Mozart’s beloved masterpiece Così fan tutte. This glamorous rom-com returns to Lyric in a sun-soaked 1930s-era seaside country club setting.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 19, 2025
Lyric Opera of Chicago will present Mozart’s beloved masterpiece Così fan tutte. This glamorous rom-com returns to Lyric in a sun-soaked 1930s-era seaside country club setting.
Winners Revealed for The Joffrey Ballet's 16th Annual Winning Works
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 11, 2025
The Grainger Academy of The Joffrey Ballet will present five world premieres in the culmination of Joffrey's national call for emerging artists to submit applications for the Winning Works Choreographic Competition.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 11, 2025
The Grainger Academy of The Joffrey Ballet will present five world premieres in the culmination of Joffrey's national call for emerging artists to submit applications for the Winning Works Choreographic Competition.
Cast Set for PORCHLIGHT SINGS THE SEASON World Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2025
Award-winning Porchlight Music Theatre has revealed the cast for the next production in its 31st season, the world premiere of Porchlight Sings the Season. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2025
Award-winning Porchlight Music Theatre has revealed the cast for the next production in its 31st season, the world premiere of Porchlight Sings the Season. Learn more!
Colburn School to Present ART OF SONG FESTIVAL Curated By James Conlon
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 26, 2025
The Colburn School will present its Art of Song Festival, curated by LA Opera Music Director James Conlon, bringing together legendary performers and rising young talents for a two-day celebration of the art song tradition.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 26, 2025
The Colburn School will present its Art of Song Festival, curated by LA Opera Music Director James Conlon, bringing together legendary performers and rising young talents for a two-day celebration of the art song tradition.
Interview: Singer Ben Jones's New Album Is Heartbreaking, Raw & Brutally Honest
by Rebecca Kaplan - Sep 25, 2025
On 9/26, singer Ben Jones releases a brand new album made in collaboration with Grammy Award-winning artist Laurence Hobgood. Read a conversation with Ben about the new album, 'a heartbreaking, raw, brutally honest representation' of their music.
by Rebecca Kaplan - Sep 25, 2025
On 9/26, singer Ben Jones releases a brand new album made in collaboration with Grammy Award-winning artist Laurence Hobgood. Read a conversation with Ben about the new album, 'a heartbreaking, raw, brutally honest representation' of their music.
BLACKLISTED: Songs McCarthy Didn’t Want You To Hear is Coming to Sherwood Recital Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 18, 2025
A one-night-only special presentation of Blacklisted: Songs McCarthy Didn’t Want You To Hear, written & directed by Carla Gordon with music direction by Beckie Menzie is coming to Columbia College Chicago’s Sherwood Recital Hall.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 18, 2025
A one-night-only special presentation of Blacklisted: Songs McCarthy Didn’t Want You To Hear, written & directed by Carla Gordon with music direction by Beckie Menzie is coming to Columbia College Chicago’s Sherwood Recital Hall.
LORD OF THE RINGS Comes to the Auditorium in Chicago With 238 Piece Orchestra
by Stephi Wild - Sep 11, 2025
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, In Concert, is coming to Chicago's landmark, The Auditorium. Howard Shore's Academy and Grammy Award-winning score will be presented live, in concert.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 11, 2025
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, In Concert, is coming to Chicago's landmark, The Auditorium. Howard Shore's Academy and Grammy Award-winning score will be presented live, in concert.
HEARTACHE TONIGHT: A TRIBUTE TO THE EAGLES Comes to the Raue Center
by Stephi Wild - Aug 25, 2025
Raue Center For The Arts has announced the Midwest’s favorite Eagle tribute band, Heartache Tonight, will be rocking the Raue in 2025! Learn more about the show here!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 25, 2025
Raue Center For The Arts has announced the Midwest’s favorite Eagle tribute band, Heartache Tonight, will be rocking the Raue in 2025! Learn more about the show here!
Laurie Berkner - The 'Queen Of Kids' Music' - To Return To The Ravinia Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 7, 2025
It's an annual tradition! Legendary children's musician and Chicagoland favorite Laurie Berkner will return to the main stage Pavilion at the Ravinia Festival. Learn how to purchase tickets!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 7, 2025
It's an annual tradition! Legendary children's musician and Chicagoland favorite Laurie Berkner will return to the main stage Pavilion at the Ravinia Festival. Learn how to purchase tickets!
SHAKE IT AWAY: THE ANN MILLER STORY Comes to 59E59 Theaters
by Stephi Wild - Jun 25, 2025
'Shake It Away: The Ann Miller Story' will be presented by KB Productions at 59E59 Theaters as part of the 2025 East to Edinburgh Festival. The production is written by and stars Kayla Boye and is directed by Michael Weber.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 25, 2025
'Shake It Away: The Ann Miller Story' will be presented by KB Productions at 59E59 Theaters as part of the 2025 East to Edinburgh Festival. The production is written by and stars Kayla Boye and is directed by Michael Weber.
'The Voice of Whitney: A Symphonic Celebration' Concert Tour Coming This Fall
by Josh Sharpe - May 19, 2025
The Estate of Whitney E. Houston has announced the upcoming The Voice of Whitney: A Symphonic Celebration North America Fall tour, kicking off with the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra.
by Josh Sharpe - May 19, 2025
The Estate of Whitney E. Houston has announced the upcoming The Voice of Whitney: A Symphonic Celebration North America Fall tour, kicking off with the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra.
Dispatch to Release 9th Studio Album ‘Yellow Jacket’
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 30, 2025
Celebrated folk-rock band DISPATCH has released their new single “Whisk Me Away,' alongside the announcement of their forthcoming ninth studio album Yellow Jacket, out June 6.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 30, 2025
Celebrated folk-rock band DISPATCH has released their new single “Whisk Me Away,' alongside the announcement of their forthcoming ninth studio album Yellow Jacket, out June 6.
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