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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By: Hedy Weiss
Teresa Castillo as Clorinda, Joshua Hopkins as Dandini, and Sophia Maekawa as Tisbe in “Cinderella” at the Lyric Opera House. (Michael Brosilow)
By: Hedy Weiss
The company of “Champion” on the Lyric Opera stage. (Michael Brosilow)
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The cast of “In the Heights” at the Marriott Theatre. (Liz Lauren)
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The company of Chicago Shakespeare Theater’s production of “Illinoise,” playing at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Jan. 28–Feb. 18, 2024. (Liz Lauren)
By: Hedy Weiss
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra was back on stage at Orchestra Hall, barely a week after the orchestra’s intense three-week tour to 11 cities in Europe. As always, the musicians were in stellar form.
Victoria Jaiani and Dylan Gutierrez in Joffrey Ballet’s “Studies in Blue.”(Credit: Todd Rosenberg)
“Message in a Bottle,” which unfortunately is only running through Sunday at the Cadillac Palace Theatre, is simply a phenomenal production that should not be missed.
By: Hedy Weiss
The run of this grand-scale Paramount production ends on March 24 and, if at all possible, I urge you to try and catch what is one of the most superb shows I’ve seen this season.
Hershey Felder in “Monsieur Chopin, A Play With Music.” The show runs at Writers Theatre in Glencoe through May 12. (Courtesy of Hershey Felder)
By: Hedy Weiss
It is a very good bet that you have never seen (and might never see) anything quite like Alexander Ekman’s “Midsummer Night’s Dream,” writes WTTW News theater critic Hedy Weiss. She calls the show a wild and crazy dream-come-to-life that is brilliantly performed.
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