The Bricklayers of Oz

The Hip Hop Origin Story of the Yellow Brick Road.

Who sweeps up the confetti in Munchkinland? As the flagship production of Crash's 15th Season, ‘Bricklayers’ is an action-packed street tale of the lesser known laborers within The Land of Oz. Crash's hip hop fusion style tells the story of the Wicked Witch and her plan to coax others into building her a magical road.

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Buen Passo!

 

Who ever told Osnel Delgado it would be a “misstep” or “malpaso” to form a new dance company in Havana underestimated the talents of this enterprising young choreographer/dancer and his dancing compatriots. While Malpaso Dance Company of Havana makes its Chicago debut this weekend at The Dance Center of Columbia College (Thursday-Friday-Saturday, 7:30 PM), it has plenty of American connections. Formed in 2012, Malpaso is an associate company of Joyce Theater Productions in New York and tours frequently in the U.S.

A “Dream” Come True

No Overture. Lights come up on a sixteen-piece chamber orchestra filling half of the Harris Theater stage. Just in front of the orchestra, a pool of light illuminates  a solitary man slouched in an upholstered Victorian arm chair.

STEPPIN' OUT with BEN VEREEN - 37th Annual Benefit Concert

"There is no man like him on the musical comedy stage." - Bob Fosse

Few entertainers today are as accomplished or versatile as Ben Vereen. His legendary performances transcend time and have been woven into the fabric of this country’s artistic legacy. His first love and passion is and always will be the stage. “The theater was my first training ground. It taught me discipline, dedication and appreciation of hard work and values that will stay with me a lifetime. The stage sharpens the creative instrument and encourages you to go deeper inside and try new things,” states Ben.