Hedy Weiss is a freelance journalist based in Chicago, Illinois. With a focus on local arts and culture, Hedy writes for WTTW/Chicago PBS, covering a wide range of topics including theater, dance, music, and opera. Her articles provide insightful reviews and commentary, highlighting the vibrant arts scene in Chicago.
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Hedy Weiss focuses on providing coverage of local entertainment events in Chicago, with a strong emphasis on opera, Broadway, music, and dance. Her articles primarily include event coverage and reviews.
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Laura Mendes and Tyson Ford in “Carmen.maquia.” (KT Miller Photography)
By: Hedy Weiss
Alanna Lovely in “Ain’t Misbehavin’: The Fats Waller Musical Show.” (Justin Barbin)
“Savor After Hours” runs through Aug. 18 at the Broadway Playhouse. (Cheryl Mann / MikkoMia Productions)
By: Hedy Weiss
Phenomenal: That is an adjective that I use very sparingly. But it is the only way to describe the multitalented brilliance of Adam LaSalle and Matthew McGloin, the two wildly gifted performers in “2 Pianos 4 Hands.”
Ian Maksin is a master cellist, guitarist, composer, recording artist, superb vocalist and multilinguist who can finesse more than 30 languages. In addition to everything else, he is a formidable world traveler. And his solo performance this past Friday evening — on the stage of a cabaret-style room in the Epiphany Center for the Arts — was nothing short of phenomenal. Think of it as a one-man musical tour of the globe.
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Composer James Lee III introduces a CSO-first performance of his work, “Chuphshah! Harriet's Drive to Canaan,” with conductor Marin Alsop and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. (Todd Rosenberg Photography)
By: Hedy Weiss
(L-R) Charles Andrew Gardner and Namir Smallwood in “Primary Trust” at the Goodman Theatre. (Liz Lauren)
Chicago’s Auditorium Theatre has more than 3,800 seats, and almost every last one of them was filled this past Monday night as Sting took to the stage for two hours of his terrific music.
By: Hedy Weiss
Mitsuko Uchida, Riccardo Muti and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra on Oct. 31, 2024. (Credit: Anne Ryan)
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