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Musician-Actors Take Center Stage on Broadway and Beyond

From "Hadestown" to "My Joy Is Heavy", the lines between acting and musicianship are blurring in theatrical storytelling.

Bughouse Play Fails to Capture Enigmatic Artist Henry Darger

One-man show at Vineyard Theater in New York struggles to bring the reclusive artist's vast imaginative world to life.

Chicago's 'Hamilton' Musical Hits 3 Million Attendees

The critically acclaimed show continues to draw huge crowds in the Windy City a decade after its debut.

One-Man Show Explores Reclusive Artist Henry Darger's Mysterious Mind

The new play "Bughouse" attempts to delve into the psyche of the enigmatic outsider artist, but leaves much unexplained.

De Niro Surprises Carnegie Hall With Lincoln Speech

Actor, a Trump critic, read from late president's 'Lyceum Address' on mob violence, civility

Robert De Niro Recites Lincoln's Civility Warning at Carnegie Hall Benefit

The Oscar-winning actor delivered excerpts from Abraham Lincoln's 'Lyceum Address' at a Tibet House US fundraiser.

Collaboraction Theatre opens new 'House of Belonging' in Humboldt Park

The community-driven theater company aims to anchor the growing arts scene along The 606 trail.

Cast and Creative Team Set for THE THREE MUSKETEERS at Idle Muse Theatre Company

Idle Muse Theatre Company is launching its 20th anniversary season with the classic swashbuckling tale.