Arts & Entertainment
From a New Play at the Goodman to Opera in a Cemetery, Here Are 5 Weekend Event Picks
“The Antiquities” at Goodman Theatre runs through June 1. (Hugo Hentoff)
The curtain rises on a couple seated in their frunchroom.
“What do you wanna see, hon – a futuristic drama or an opera in a cemetery?”
“I was hoping to check out the next gen of classical musicians, or maybe experience two very different kinds of dance.”
“Hey, dis guy here at WTTW News says we can do it all!” “Gee, babe, it’s almost like we live in a world-class city.”
“The Antiquities” – Goodman Theatre
Curators at a museum far in the future try to make sense of present-day humans. This new drama is co-directed by David Cromer, that ever-busy Chicago native who also helmed the current Broadway hit “Good Night, and Good Luck” with George Clooney as Edward R. Murrow. Written by a Pulitzer Prize finalist, “The Antiquities” features a cast of nine playing nearly 50 characters. Through June 1
Trinity Irish Dance Company – MCA Chicago
The Chicago-based company launches its 35th anniversary season with audience favorites and an intriguing world premiere inspired by the Northern Ireland Troubles and featuring dialogue from the TV series “Derry Girls.” Live original music accompanies Trinity’s longstanding commitment to using the fundamentals of Irish dance to create something entirely new. May 16-18
Trinity Irish dancers. (Credit: Trinity Irish Dance Company)
“Cedille Records Emerging Artist Competition” – Spertus Institute
Cedille is a Chicago-based classical music label run by James Ginsburg (fun fact: he’s the son of the late Supreme Court justice, RBG). The label has been supporting Chicago artists since 1989. Now they’re hosting this competitive concert with seven young musicians, and the winner gets a recording contract for their debut album. Free, but you have to register. May 18, 1 p.m.
“Hiplet Ballerinas” – Auditorium Theatre
The ballerinas of Hiplet (pronounced “hip-lay”) fuse classical pointe technique with hip-hop and a variety of other dance styles. Developed (and trademarked) by their resident ballet master, Homer Hans Bryant, expect to see a mix of rousing dance moves that include jazz, rap, and of course ballet – all by a diverse group of artists from the Chicago Multi-Cultural Dance Center. May 17
“Chicago City Opera” – Rosehill Cemetery
An opera performed in the chapel of a historic Chicago cemetery – need I say more? Chicago City Opera presents “Die Tote Stadt” (The Dead City, naturally) inside the May Chapel at Rosehill Cemetery. It’s the story of a man grieving his dead wife who meets a dancer that bears a striking resemblance to her. Set aside some time to pay respects to famous Chicagoans. May 16-17
Marc Vitali is the JCS Fund of the DuPage Foundation Arts Correspondent.
