Courtney Kueppers
Reporter, Arts & Culture
Stories by Courtney Kueppers
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15 minutes backstage with Jason Alexander, whose ‘Seinfeld’ afterlife is in theater
Alexander plays a sleazy lawyer in the world premiere comedy “Judgment Day” opposite “Hamilton” actor Daniel Breaker, a priest.
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15 minutes backstage with Klaus Mäkelä, the sneaker-sporting phenom who will soon lead the CSO
The 28-year-old Finnish conductor sat down with WBEZ to discuss his vision for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s future, plus what he likes about our city.
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Your guide to EXPO Chicago, from must-see artists to after-hours parties
This is the first art fair since EXPO was acquired by the global brand Frieze. It’s a chance to see cutting-edge contemporary art from hundreds of galleries from around the world.
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Chicago Symphony taps millennial Finnish conductor Klaus Mäkelä for top musical post
Mäkelä, who is just 28, has been called ‘perhaps the fastest-rising conductor of his generation’ and has already had prominent roles in Oslo, Paris and Amsterdam.
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From a new manager to a new menu, your guide to Wrigley Field for the 2024 season
New offerings at Wrigley Field include a chimichurri tri-tip sandwich and braised chicken tinga nachos.
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From new players to a new menu, your guide to Guaranteed Rate Field for the 2024 season
Coming off a disappointing season, the White Sox are looking to rebuild. Before you head to a game, here’s what you should know.
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Olivia Rodrigo, Steppenwolf and EXPO headline Chicago’s spring culture season. Here are 21 things to do.
Music, theater, dance, art and opera pack our bucket list for what not to miss in March, April and May.
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Where is ‘The Bear’ filming? Finding the set is Chicago’s new favorite spectator sport.
Jeremy Allen White on restaurant row. Ayo Edebiri in the burbs. Here’s where the cast and crew have been spotted so far by fans.
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Chicago’s cultural leadership still in flux as city braces for start of festival season
First deputy commissioner Jennifer Johnson Washington temporarily will fill role of departing commissioner Erin Harkey at Chicago’s top culture office.
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Can you prove your teen lives here? Some schools make house calls.
Parents call it invasive, but Kenwood Academy defends it. Last week, it was revealed that CPS’s inspector general found five Kenwood athletes falsified residency proof.
