Arts Apr 09 Inside Chicago's innovative Steppenwolf Theatre Company as it marks 50 years Steppenwolf Theatre Company has long been one of the nation’s most influential ensemble companies. It's known for the actors it has launched and the groundbreaking work it has produced. It’s marking its 50th season at a moment of real uncertainty…
Arts Apr 06 People in recovery find a fresh start by crafting Troublesome Creek instruments In eastern Kentucky, the heritage of folk and traditional music, rooted in instruments like guitars, mandolins and dulcimers, is deeply seated. There's an effort to capitalize on this rich culture while providing a fresh start for people in addiction recovery.
Arts Mar 31 Washington National Opera finds new stage after split with Kennedy Center Earlier this month, the Kennedy Center board approved the president’s plan to close the center for two years. The Washington National Opera had already announced it was leaving, one of the most consequential developments in a year of turmoil. Jeffrey…
Arts Mar 24 Trump's vision for D.C. draws design backlash and court challenges Leading cultural and architectural preservation organizations asked a federal court to stop the Trump administration from proceeding with its Kennedy Center reconstruction project. It's the latest development in a fight over the look and architecture of the nation's capital, and…
Arts Mar 17 Chicago artists channel creativity into protesting the immigration crackdown The Trump administration’s immigration crackdown has ignited protests nationwide. It has also galvanized grassroots artists and community organizations. Jeffrey Brown reports from Chicago, where artists have been at the center of the movement, using their skills and resources as part…
Arts Mar 03 Delroy Lindo on the cultural impact of 'Sinners' and his Oscar-nominated performance "Sinners," directed by Ryan Coogler, made Academy Awards history recently when it garnered a record 16 Oscar nominations. One, for Best Supporting Actor, went to Delroy Lindo, a 73-year-old now receiving his first nomination. Jeffrey Brown met Lindo in New…
Arts Feb 26 Rose Byrne on her Oscar-nominated performance as an unraveling mother Known for roles in both drama and comedy, Rose Byrne has already won a Golden Globe for Best Actress this award season for her role in the psychological drama "If I Had Legs I'd Kick You." She’s been acting professionally…
Arts Feb 19 Lucinda Williams channels earlier protest music era on new album Lucinda Williams has been making music for decades. With her new album, she's speaking and singing to this moment, calling it a battle cry and finding grit and grace in a world on edge. Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown sat…
Arts Feb 18 Ethan Hawke on his Oscar-nominated performance in 'Blue Moon' Ethan Hawke has been acting since he was a teenager. Now at 55, he has his first Oscar nomination for Best Actor for his role in “Blue Moon.” Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown sat down with Hawke for our arts…
Arts Feb 10 Opera singer Denyce Graves takes her final bow on stage After singing on the world’s top opera stages for more than 40 years, acclaimed mezzo-soprano Denyce Graves took a final bow last month and is pivoting to teaching the next generation. Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown joined Graves in the…