Review: Singer-Songwriter Sydnie Christmas Wins Again at Sony Hall
I’ve rarely witnessed an audience respond to a performer with the kind of enthusiasm that Sydnie received at her sold-out August 16 concert at NYC's Sony Hall.…
Ravinia Festival
Review: SONGBOOK SUNDAYS Celebrates Tony Bennett at Dizzy's Club
Deborah Grace Winer’s Songbook Sundays celebrates the Tony Bennett Centennial with Billy Stritch, Debby Boone, Gabrielle Stravelli, and David Marino in a sparkling evening of timeless songs, great stories, and first-rate musicianship.…
Review: SONGS FOR SURVIVAL JOBS Celebrates the Hustle Behind the Dream at The Green Room 42
At The Green Room 42, SONGS FOR SURVIVAL JOBS transformed the realities of working artists into an evening of humor, honesty, and impressive vocals, highlighting the perseverance behind every creative dream.…
Review: Fashion Icon Isaac Mizrahi Plays 54 Below... Hooray!
Isaac Mizrahi is chaotic, lovable, bawdy, witty, hysterical, and most importantly, completely authentic in his performances. Catch ISAAC MIZRAHI HOORAY nightly through August 15 at 54 Below…
Review: DAVID MARINO SINGS MICHEL LEGRAND at Birdland Unparalleled Entertainment
David Marino is setting a new standard in musical nightclub entertainment.…
Review: Benny Benack III Honors Tony Bennett in THE GOOD LIFE at The Pocket
Singer-trumpeter Benny Benack III brought hipster cool and serious jazz chops to The Pocket, leading a stellar trio of Emmet Cohen, bassist Joseph Ranieri, and drummer Joe Saylor through a swinging Tony Bennett centennial set.…
Review: Singers Compete at MAMA'S NEXT BIG ACT at Don't Tell Mama
What do a kazoo, a 10-year-old, and a wooden spoon have in common? They could all be seen at Don't Tell Mama during Mama's Next Big Act last Monday. The multi-MAC Award-winning competition, co-produced by Lennie Watts and Don't Tell Mama, is now in its ninth season and remains one of the highlights …
Review: John Pizzarelli Swing 7 Celebrate P.S. MR. BENNETT Album at Birdland
From August 4 to 8, the world-renowned guitarist, vocalist, and Grammy Award-winning producer celebrated Tony Bennett with a concert at Birdland Jazz Club…
Review: SONGBOOK SUNDAYS Celebrates Tony Bennett at Dizzy's Club
One of Tony Bennett’s signature songs famously reminds us that “The Best Is Yet to Come.” But for the audience at Dizzy’s Club last night, there was no need to wait—the best had already arrived with the latest edition of Songbook Sundays.…
Review: Christine Andreas Soars in S'WONDERFUL at 54 Below
Christine Andreas’s S'WONDERFUL at 54 Below on July 30 and 31 was pure love. The star provided a balm for our times through a brief history of song, accompanied by her husband, Broadway songwriter Martin Silvestri.…
Past Shows
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Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Stella Chen performs Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto
Steans Institute alumna and Gramophone's 2023 Artist of the Year Stella Chen performs Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in the final CSO program of the 90th residency season at Ravinia.
Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Klaus Mäkelä conducts Debussy and Stravinsky
Klaus Mäkelä returns to conduct the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in a program of Debussy and Stravinsky, the second of his two Ravinia debut appearances.
Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Klaus Mäkelä conducts Sibelius and Strauss featuring Daniel Lozakovich
CSO Zell Music Director Designate Klaus Mäkelä makes his Ravinia debut conducting soloist Daniel Lozakovich in Sibelius's Violin Concerto, along with Strauss's Alpine Symphony, performed by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.
This Land
Conductor Ted Sperling curates 200 years of classic American music in a program titled This Land, performed with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. The concert is part of Ravinia's observance of the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Declaration of Independence.
Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Midwest Premiere of John Williams's Piano Concerto featuring Emanuel Ax
Emanuel Ax performs the Midwest premiere of John Williams's new Piano Concerto with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, a work that pays tribute to jazz icons Art Tatum, Bill Evans, and Oscar Peterson. The program is part of Ravinia's American-themed series marking the 250th...
Midwest Premiere: Carlos Simon's Good News Mass
Marin Alsop leads the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in the Midwest premiere of the co-commissioned Good News Mass by composer Carlos Simon, featuring a spoken word performance from librettist Marc Bamuthi Joseph. The performance is part of Ravinia's observance of the 250th...
Breaking Barriers Festival: Women Composers in Film
Now in its fifth year, the Breaking Barriers Festival is co-curated by Marin Alsop and Oscar-nominated, Emmy-winning composer Laura Karpman, focusing on women composers in film. The program features music by Shirley Walker, Hildur Guðnadóttir, Rachel Portman, and Chanda Dancy...
Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Mahler's Symphony No. 6
Marin Alsop conducts the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in a performance of Mahler's Symphony No. 6, nicknamed the Tragic. The program is part of Alsop's final season as Ravinia Chief Conductor.
Chicago Symphony Orchestra featuring María Dueñas in Beethoven's Violin Concerto
Gramophone's 2025 Young Artist and Instrumentalist of the Year María Dueñas makes her CSO and Ravinia debuts performing Beethoven's Violin Concerto with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.
Mozart's The Abduction from the Seraglio
Guest conductor James Conlon leads the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, chorus, and soloists in a semi-staged production of Mozart's The Abduction from the Seraglio. The cast is led by soprano Kathryn Lewek and tenor Miles Mykkanen, who makes his CSO debut in the production.
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Flame: The Songs of Brady & Browne 54 Below (8/23-8/23) |
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Let's Get Schooled: The Broadway Community Returns to the Classroom Green Room 42 (8/26-8/26) |
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Troy: Crooner to the Stars The Green Room 42 (8/21-8/21) |
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Will Kelley: For the Record Laurie Beechman Theatre (8/29-8/29) |
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Oh Em Gee, They Sang This on Glee! 54 Below (9/27-9/27) |
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Shudder: A Chilling New Musical Comedy 54 Below (10/28-10/28) |
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Lindsay Mendez and Ryan Scott Oliver’s Actor Therapy 54 Below (9/09-9/09) |
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Joe McGinty & The Loser's Lounge: Squeeze vs. XTC – The Battle of the Bands! Joe's Pub (10/02-10/02) |
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Selda and Derek: While The Coffee's Still Hot Joe's Pub (11/15-11/15) |
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Christine Ebersole with Billy Stritch 54 Below (10/29-10/29) |