I'm much more used to reporting news than being news, but as the Tribune's Chris Jones and the Reader's Tony Adler have already reported, Christopher Piatt has decided to step down as Time Out Chicago's theater editor effective a month from today; I'll be taking the reins.
It's a tough decision for Christopher, but after nearly five years on the job he's feeling the burn and wanting to pursue new things, which is perfectly understandable. He and I have had one of the best working relationships I've ever experienced, and I'm very sad that he won't be sitting at the desk next to mine anymore. But I'm excited about taking over and finding new ways to meet the ever-expanding challenges of covering the arts in an economic environment that's difficult for artists and media alike. As beats go, Chicago theater is an amazing one to have, and I'm thrilled to stay on it.
Congratulations!!!
Posted by: RebeccaZ | April 22, 2009 at 09:10 PM
Well done, sir.
Posted by: Don Hall | April 22, 2009 at 09:26 PM
How does it feel to be King of the World, you jackass?
For real, though... congrats!
Posted by: Paul Rekk | April 22, 2009 at 09:29 PM
And pass on the heartfelt thanks to Piatt, too. He's one of the good guys and will be missed.
Posted by: Paul Rekk | April 22, 2009 at 09:34 PM
ditto on RebeccaZ, Don & PR's sentiments.
congrats dude!
Posted by: Dianna | April 22, 2009 at 10:17 PM
Aww, I'm proud of you.
Posted by: your sister | April 22, 2009 at 10:27 PM
Oh my. Felicitations.
Posted by: Ed | April 22, 2009 at 10:33 PM
Break a leg, Kris!
Posted by: Esther | April 22, 2009 at 10:42 PM
Hot diggity!
Posted by: Caitlin P. | April 22, 2009 at 11:20 PM
Congratulations!
Posted by: Heather | April 22, 2009 at 11:46 PM
That's awesome Kris! Congratulations
Posted by: jeremy | April 23, 2009 at 02:19 AM
Congratulations from NYC.
Posted by: freeman | April 23, 2009 at 05:20 AM
May you wield your new power with grim ferocity and crush all those who oppose you!
Posted by: Rob Kozlowski | April 23, 2009 at 11:00 AM
congrats! you deserve it! i hope my thirties are as good as yours have been thus far!
Posted by: Mike from Philly | April 23, 2009 at 11:44 AM
um, holy crap, Kris! Congratulations! You deserve it, my friend! Let's go celebrate!
Posted by: Kelly | April 23, 2009 at 11:47 AM
Congrats!
Posted by: Kerry Reid | April 23, 2009 at 12:49 PM
Mazel Tov!
Posted by: Sara | April 23, 2009 at 01:17 PM
very cool that TimeOut promoted from within - VERY cool. you sir, have some very tall and skinny and hairless shoes to fill!
Posted by: nic dimond | April 23, 2009 at 02:19 PM
Congratulations, Kris--even when I disagree with you and Christopher, I appreciate what TOC is doing.
With that in mind, anyone know who the assholes are attacking Christopher on Jones' blog?
Posted by: Mark Jeffries | April 23, 2009 at 06:02 PM
GREAT NEWS! Congrats!
Posted by: Meg | April 28, 2009 at 12:10 PM