Expert recommendations of the top dance, theater, and classical music performances.
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Chicago Shakespeare Theater
Colorful productions of the classics in a purpose-built courtyard theater. “It’s beautiful theater out on Navy Pier; reliably good Shakespeare and fine musicals.”—Hedy Weiss, theater critic, Chicago Sun-Times. Tickets from $44. 800 E. Grand Avenue; tel. +1 312 595 5600. www.chicagoshakes.com
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
World famous orchestra also programs jazz, cabaret, and world music concerts at downtown’s Symphony Center. In summer the orchestra performs at the Ravinia Festival in suburban Highland Park. Tickets from $16. 220 S. Michigan Avenue; tel. +1 312 294 3000. www.cso.org
Goodman Theatre
Tony-boasting company in the Loop; reputation for alliances with playwrights like Arthur Miller and August Wilson. “Historically one of the standard bearers; artistic director Robert Falls directs often in New York.”—Hedy Weiss. Tickets from $16. 170 N. Dearborn Street; tel. +1 312 443 3800. www.goodmantheatre.org
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago
Leading contemporary dance company performs at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance in Millennium Park, among other places. “Brings in choreographers from around the world; international, experimental, and constantly evolving.”—Lucia Mauro, dance critic, “848” radio show. Tickets from $18. 1147 W. Jackson Blvd.; tel. +1 312 850 9744. www.hubbardstreetdance.com
Joffrey Ballet
Resident ballet company performs at the Auditorium Theatre downtown. “Known for classical-contemporary dances; making a push with more full-length classical choreography.”—Lucia Mauro. Tickets from $25. 50 E. Congress Parkway; tel. +1 312 739 0120. www.joffrey.com
Lyric Opera of Chicago
Leading opera company performs October through March at the elegant Civic Opera House. “World class; the best singers internationally perform here.”—Hedy Weiss. Tickets from $31. 20 N. Wacker Dr.; tel. +1 312 332 2244. www.lyricopera.org
Steppenwolf Theatre
Lincoln Park theater company boasting marquee actors John Malkovich, Gary Sinise, and Joan Allen as members; edgy productions. “Sometimes you can see Broadway-bound plays here first.”—Hedy Weiss. Tickets from $28. 1650 N. Halsted Street; tel. +1 312 335 1650. www.steppenwolf.org
