"Elf: The Musical" now at the Auditorium Theatre
"Elf: The Musical" is now playing at the Auditorium Theatre. Vince Gerasole has a preview.
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"Elf: The Musical" is now playing at the Auditorium Theatre. Vince Gerasole has a preview.
JJ Niemann is taking on a dream role as conman Frank Abagnale Jr. in “Catch Me If You Can” at the Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire. Niemann is also a star on social media. Vince Gerasole talked with Niemann for “We’ve Got Your Ticket.”
From “Angels in America” to “Side By Side By Sondheim,” Entertainment Reporter Vince Gerasole has some Labor Day weekend performances happening in Chicago.
Entertainment reporter Vince Gerasole has a look at "44 the musical" now back by popular demand.
Dungeons and Dragons have been around since the 1970s. Now, the game has been turned into an immersive theater experience.
There's a new podcast dedicated to what’s on stage and how it comes together behind the scenes.
A soul legend’s struggles have audiences hearing his music in a whole new way. Northlight Theatre is staging Twisted Melodies, which explores the life of singer-songwriter Donny Hathaway. The production runs through Aug. 10.
It is a modern-day American classic, and a dynamic new staging of the musical version is winning over audiences at The Goodman theater.
CBS News Chicago entertainment reporter Vince Gerasole sat down with actress Aja Alcazar, who is bringing Patsy Cline's music to life.
Vince Gerasole spoke with the actress and playwright who brings multigenerational comedy to the stage.
The real-life story of a man who floated through the sky in a lawn chair is now on stage at Chicago Shakespeare Theater. Entertainment report Vince Gerasole has a look at the uplifting North American premiere.
A teenager confronting a genetic disorder is an unexpectedly joyful musical that won five Tony awards. Entertainment reporter Vince Gerasole has a sneak peek of the production playing in Chicago.
For a select few, the day was more special than they ever imagined. Vince Gerasole reports from the Vatican.
A group from Chicago took a trip to the Vatican to witness the history of the installation of the first American pontiff, Pope Leo XIV.
The magician has gone viral on TikTok for making two doves appear out of thin air.
Vince Gerasole was at the Vatican Sunday as the new pontiff, a Chicago native of course, called for unity and peace. Meanwhile, Chicago’s Blase Cardinal Cupich talked with Ed O’Keefe about the pope on CBS’ “Face the Nation.”
Vince Gerasole recaps the pope’s first mass and how it set up his papacy, and the similarities and differences between Pope Leo XIV and Francis.
Vince Gerasole had the assignment of covering the conclave, and he witnessed history. Gerasole has some insight about what the Leo XIV’s papacy might be all about.
Vince Gerasole reports from Vatican City, where he says the experience of being in the crowd as Pope Leo XIV was introduced.
Vince Gerasole reports on the scene around the Vatican and Rome, and what we can expect in the papal conclave in its second day Thursday.
A mass Sunday was also intended to extend prayers for Blase Cardinal Cupich, as h e takes part in the upcoming papal conclave. Shardaa Gray reports.
The production has been called both real and surreal. Entertainment Reporter Vince Gerasole has a preview of the show, which is on stage through May 18.
The production examines how a language defines a culture. Entertainment Reporter Vince Gerasole has a preview of the performance at the Writer’s Theatre in Glencoe, Illinois, which is playing through May 4.
A reflective family drama that examines whether it’s possible to heal old wounds and avoid tragic consequences. It runs through May 18.
Entertainment Reporter Vince Gerasole reviews "Titanique," which is playing at the Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place through July 13.
A winter weather advisory will take effect overnight for the Chicago area overnight. Here's what you can expect.
A man was found shot to death in the Garfield Park neighborhood on Friday night.
The annual arrival of the Christmas Tree Ship is underway in Chicago on Saturday.
Treating rare neurological diseases in children is a difficult, sometimes gut-wrenching process with no guarantees, but a Chicago doctor is determined to extend and save lives.
Former Robbins Police Chief Carl Scott, who pleaded guilty earlier this year to beating a man in an interview room, apologized on Friday and took accountability for what happened.
The Supreme Court said Friday it will decide the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
President Trump has led the charge to create more GOP-friendly congressional districts in the 2026 midterm elections.
Illinois Senator Dick Durbin is set to retire in 2026, but before he leaves Congress he is making one last attempt to pass the DREAM Act.
Former Chicago Tribune publisher and editor-in-chief R. Bruce Dold passed away this week.
Authorities say the FBI has arrested a man suspected of placing pipe bombs outside RNC and DNC headquarters on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
A condo owner in Country Club Hills says he's forced to sell his home after his condo association failed to reimburse him for repairs to his leaking roof. Edward Hadnott's condo has sat empty since a major roof leak in 2022.
The U.S. stopped minting pennies this week, and some groups have issued a warning about the headaches that can create for some businesses and consumers.
Why is one school in the west Chicago suburb of Lisle paying a water bill three times higher than another? The answer has to do with a private utility company.
The Food and Drug Administration is warning about additional cookware brands that could be leaching lead into your food.
Walgreens said it will close its office space in Chicago's Old Post Office building.
The newest measles vaccination numbers released by Chicago Public Schools shows immunizations are finally moving in the right direction.
Two pregnant Black women recently faced alarming neglect at hospitals in Indiana and Texas, highlighting racial disparities in maternal care.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday signed a bill aimed at protecting vaccine access in Illinois.
Roseland Community Hospital on Monday celebrated the opening of a new sickle cell treatment clinic.
Consumers with the imported pans should throw them away due to the severe health risks posed by lead, the agency warns.
U.S. Steel says it'll resume making steel slabs at its Granite City Works plant in Illinois amid strengthening demand.
Traffic at O'Hare International Airport is growing faster than expected, and this has Chicago city leaders wanting to make big changes to future construction plans at the airport.
Small Business Saturday was disrupted by the winter storm for many business owners in Chicago, but in the Rogers Park neighborhood, a group of business owners came together to draw customers.
Three different times over the past year, popular and longstanding Chicago stage theater spaces have made headlines for their demise. But it's not all bad news by any stretch.
A federal judge has called out an immigration enforcement agent for using artificial intelligence to write the narrative of a use-of-force report as just a small part of a scathing opinion that rebutted federal officials' narratives about appropriate force used against protesters and others during an ongoing immigration crackdown in Chicago.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
Starting Wednesday, riders on the Chicago Transit Authority system will hear a recognizable Chicago voice during their commutes.
Three different times over the past year, popular and longstanding Chicago stage theater spaces have made headlines for their demise. But it's not all bad news by any stretch.
Joe Colborn, better known as Joe "JoBo" Bohannon on Chicago radio, died this week.
Dress up in your favorite elf costumes or other holiday attire for “Elfin’ Around the Depot” in Berwyn’s Depot.
The annual arrival of the Christmas Tree Ship is underway in Chicago on Saturday.
A man was found shot to death in the Garfield Park neighborhood.
Meet Paisley, the PAWS pet of the week! The 8-year-old is easy going and is looking for a quiet home.
Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist has the extended forecast.
A winter weather advisory will take effect overnight for the Chicago area overnight. Here's what you can expect.
A U.S. Coast Guard ship carrying 1,200 Christmas trees from Michigan made its way Navy Pier.
A man was found shot to death in the Garfield Park neighborhood on Friday night.
Chicago firefighters were called to a two-alarm building fire near a school on the city's Northwest Side Friday afternoon.
It was supposed to be a memorable day at the Bears game for a Chicago family, but they said not only did they not get into Soldier Field, they believe they were scammed out of about $15,000.
A Chicago woman battling ALS said she's been struggling just to get a disabled parking space in front of her Bridgeport home.
Days after new Cook County Chief Judge Charles Beach ordered an urgent review of the county's electronic monitoring program, Sheriff Tom Dart said this crisis isn't new, and that he's been warning lawmakers of problems for years.
Charles Beach was sworn in on Monday as Cook County's first new chief judge in 24 years, and takes over amid a political firestorm over what appears to be systemic issues with how accused criminals are being monitored before trial.
Some Chicagoans found out the hard way on Monday that the overnight winter parking ban is in effect.
The electronic monitoring system in Cook County has come under increased scrutiny, after a woman was set on fire in a horrific arson attack on the Blue Line, with critics demanding answers as to why the suspect wasn't already behind bars.
Pascal Siakam scored a season-high 36 points, Bennedict Mathurin added 28 and the Indiana Pacers beat the struggling Chicago Bulls 120-105 on Friday night.
Sitting in 1st-place in the NFC standings isn't the only feel-good story for the Bears, as cornerback Nahshon Wright was named the conference's Defensive Player of the Month.
The Bulls dropped to 9-12 with their fifth loss in a row.
Braeden Bowman forced overtime for the Golden Knights when he put in his own rebound with 2:28 left in the third period.
Caleb Williams plans on picking up right where he left off the last time he faced the Packers.
The special edition locket was inspired by the James Bond film "Octopussy," which revolves around a plot to steal a rare Faberge egg.
Authorities say the FBI has arrested a man suspected of placing pipe bombs outside RNC and DNC headquarters on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
A woman from Chicago's northwest suburbs appeared in court Thursday for a shooting that killed another woman in the South Loop in September.
The man charged with pushing a CTA passenger onto the tracks at a Blue Line station in Chicago's western suburbs on Monday was ordered held in jail, after repeatedly interrupting the judge and prosecutors during his first court appearance on Wednesday.
A divided Wisconsin Supreme Court has agreed to take a case brought by the American Civil Liberties Union on behalf of an immigrant rights group.
