Dani Rowe’s world-premiere work manages to be at once quirky, wacky and loads of fun. But beneath the surface it's a moving ...

The adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s “Princess and the Pea” is one of four works in the lovely current “Golden Hour.” ...

Also around the area this weekend, the annual Frequency Festival of experimental music and a work inspired by Edward Gorey at Steppenwolf Theatre.

It is important to embrace the culture and free expression that define us as Chicagoans and Americans. In other words, buy a ticket and see a show. Here are five to consider.