Two blocks from campus, the Piven Theatre Workshop offers a classic Chicago experience.

Cast and crew of Lovers and Madmen’s production could not be subdued Thursday night, covering the Rock and a nearby tree to publicize this weekend’s running of the William Shakespeare comedy The Taming of the Shrew.The show runs until Saturday with performances 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. tonight at Shanley Pavilion.

Communication senior Alex Weisman took home the Best Actor in a Supporting Role trophy at the Jeff Awards, a Chicago theater awards ceremony. Several Northwestern alums and faculty members also won awards for work on stage and behind the scenes.

From blues to Blackhawks, here’s what to do this weekend.

You’re done with Wildcat Welcome. Now the real fun begins.

The Arts Alliance 2009 Spring Mainstage proves to be witty and dramatic, tugging both heart strings and funny bones.

Rhiannon Hansen stars in Legally Blonde:The Musical as the ditzy Margot.

The classic Disney story makes its way to the Windy City.

From Shakespeare to Mary Poppins to Rod Blagojevich, check out our guide to Chicago’s theatrical fare.

The Purple Crayon players debut their PLAYground festival this weekend at the John Evans Alumni Center.

These aspiring stand-up comedians tell us their favorite jokes.

With a witty clip and an affordable ticket, Art is worth the trip downtown.

A guide to dressing appropriately at the theater, on campus or off.

Chicago’s run of Wicked, even in its closing days, has set a new precedent for theater in the city

The Wizard of Oz continues its run at Cahn Auditorium this weekend.