Scott C. Morgan

Chicago-based Scott C. Morgan is an avid opera and theatergoer. He is a frequent freelance contributor to the Windy City Times, and previously served as that publication's freelance theater editor from 2008 to 2018. He also worked primarily as an arts writer for the Daily Herald in suburban Chicago from 2004 to 2022.

He has raised donations as an endurance race runner for AIDS Foundation Chicago via its charity training program Team to End AIDS from 2011 to 2023, and also co-hosted two Opera Tunes fundraisers at Chicago's famed Sidetrack Video Bar in 2019.

About Scott C. Morgan

Review: Chicago Opera Theater’s production of Kurt Weill’s Der Silbersee

7 March 2026 by Scott C. Morgan Leave a Comment

Scott C Morgan sees Chicago Opera Theater – the Windy City's second-oldest and often more adventurous opera company – in Kurt Weill’s Der Silbersee. TitleDer Silbersee (The Silver Lake)CompanyChicago … [Read more...] about Review: Chicago Opera Theater’s production of Kurt Weill’s Der Silbersee

Review: The Joffrey Ballet celebrates American Icons of dance with works by Arpino, Graham, Joffrey and Tetley

25 February 2026 by Scott C. Morgan Leave a Comment

Scott C Morgan sees a programme of American Icons of dance with The Joffrey Ballet – this US arts institution is a global dance treasure. TitleAmerican IconsCompanyThe Joffrey BalletVenueLyric Opera … [Read more...] about Review: The Joffrey Ballet celebrates American Icons of dance with works by Arpino, Graham, Joffrey and Tetley

Review: Lyric Opera of Chicago revives David McVicar’s Salome

7 February 2026 by Scott C. Morgan Leave a Comment

Scott C Morgan sees David McVicar’s 2008 production of Salome with the Lyric Opera of Chicago, which feels more relevant today after the #MeToo movement and the Epstein files … [Read more...] about Review: Lyric Opera of Chicago revives David McVicar’s Salome

Review: Joffrey Ballet revives Christopher Wheeldon’s Chicago-centric re-imagining of The Nutcracker

15 December 2025 by Scott C. Morgan 3 Comments

Scott C Morgan sees the Joffrey Ballet in Christopher Wheeldon's The Nutcracker – in these uncertain times, the Joffrey’s Nutcracker has grown into the political moment. TitleThe NutcrackerCompanyThe … [Read more...] about Review: Joffrey Ballet revives Christopher Wheeldon’s Chicago-centric re-imagining of The Nutcracker

Review: Matters of the Heart – the Joffrey Ballet’s 70th anniversary season continues with a Frida Kahlo-inspired work and a Chicago-set world premiere

9 November 2025 by Scott C. Morgan Leave a Comment

Scott C Morgan sees the Joffrey Ballet in a double bill, Matters of the Heart: Chanel DaSilva's Wabash & You and Lopez Ochoa's Broken Wings. TitleJoffrey at the Harris: Matters of the … [Read more...] about Review: Matters of the Heart – the Joffrey Ballet’s 70th anniversary season continues with a Frida Kahlo-inspired work and a Chicago-set world premiere

Review: US premiere of Liam Scarlett’s Carmen opens The Joffrey Ballet’s 70th anniversary season in Chicago amid a myriad of milestones

26 September 2025 by Scott C. Morgan 1 Comment

Scott C Morgan sees the US premiere of Liam Scarlett's Carmen with the Joffrey Ballet – an impressive story ballet adaptation. TitleCarmenCompanyThe Joffrey BalletVenueLyric Opera House, … [Read more...] about Review: US premiere of Liam Scarlett’s Carmen opens The Joffrey Ballet’s 70th anniversary season in Chicago amid a myriad of milestones

Review: Alice’s Big British Ballet – Wheeldon’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland receives US premiere

16 June 2025 by Scott C. Morgan 5 Comments

Scott C Morgan sees the US premiere of Christopher Wheeldon's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland with the Joffrey Ballet – thoughtful with impressive dance and production dazzle. TitleAlice's … [Read more...] about Review: Alice’s Big British Ballet – Wheeldon’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland receives US premiere