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Talking to Jason Alexander about ‘Judgment Day’ on Navy Pier, and why George Costanza has the best fans
In the play at Chicago Shakespeare, he plays a corrupt attorney threatened with eternal damnation. It's not the kind of role Hollywood has chosen for him.
‘The Daily Show’ is coming to Chicago during Democratic National Convention
Titled "Indecision 2024," the show on Comedy Central will broadcast from both Chicago and Milwaukee...
Billie Eilish announces concert tour with Chicago dates this fall
The world tour will be in support of her soon-to-be-released third studio album, “Hit Me...
Arts
A portrait by Gustav Klimt has been sold for $32 million at an auction in Vienna
A portrait of a young woman by Gustav Klimt that was long believed to be lost was sold at an auction in Vienna on Wednesday for 30 million euros ($32 million).
Books
Biblioracle: Netflix’s ‘Ripley’ does justice to Patricia Highsmith’s book
I started the new Netflix series “Ripley” as a decided skeptic. The show’s source material, “The Talented Mr. Ripley” by Patricia Highsmith, is one of my desert island books. The novel is a sui generis portrayal of a character without...
Movies
Zendaya tennis movie ‘Challengers’ scores at weekend box office
The sexy tennis drama “ Challengers ” won the box office this weekend with $15 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday.
TV and Streaming
Matt Ryan will join CBS Sports’ ‘NFL Today’ studio show, while longtime analysts Phil Simms and Boomer Esiason depart
Matt Ryan will join CBS Sports as a studio analyst on “The NFL Today” and Phil Simms and Boomer Esiason will leave after long runs on the show.
Music and Concerts
Taylor Swift’s ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ hits No. 1, experiences largest streaming week ever
Taylor Swift continues to dominate in the week following the release of her 11th album, “The Tortured Poets Department.” The 31-track album has hit No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, tying Swift with Jay-Z for second-most No. 1 albums...
Entertainment
Once dominant at CBS News before a bitter departure, Dan Rather makes his first return in 18 years
Dan Rather returned to the CBS News airwaves for the first time since his bitter exit 18 years ago, appearing in a reflective interview on “CBS Sunday Morning” days before the debut of a Netflix documentary on the 92-year-old newsman’s...
Theater
Review: ‘Illinoise’ puts movement to the music of Sufjan Stevens — it’s not the usual Broadway show
The music is beautiful. But the audience likely will focus on Justin Peck’s choreography, which can reach out and grab your heart.