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Monthly Archives: November 2016

The Man Who Was Peter Pan

November 24, 2016 Comments Off on The Man Who Was Peter Pan

Finding Neverland – Broadway in Chicago

 

The imagination is infinite. It knows no boundaries. It can instantly transport a person to realms far beyond his

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Checking In, Checking Out

November 23, 2016 Comments Off on Checking In, Checking Out

The Fundamentals – Steppenwolf

 

The hospitality industry presents itself as a caring, service-oriented business, staffed by selfless individuals whose only

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A Truth Universally Acknowledged

November 21, 2016 Comments Off on A Truth Universally Acknowledged

Miss Bennett: Christmas at Pemberley – Northlight Theatre

 

In 1813, Pride and Prejudice was published. It was English author Jane Austen’s second and most popular novel,

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Rule Britannia

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King Charles III – Chicago Shakespeare Theatre

 

It’s been quite a few years since playwright William Shakespeare wrote his histories, telling the stormy tales of Britain’s

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Tap Your Troubles Away

November 13, 2016 Comments Off on Tap Your Troubles Away

Crazy for You – Drury Lane Oakbrook

 

They say that timing is everything and, for this production, nothing could be more accurate. Of course, timing is

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A Tale as Old as Time

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Disney’s Beauty and the Beast – Brightside Theatre

 

Just in time for the holidays comes a production of Disney’s beloved, must-see family musical to downtown

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A Holiday Treat

November 11, 2016 Comments Off on A Holiday Treat

Annie – Broadway in Chicago

 

Leapin’ lizards! Making another visit to the Windy City, to help usher in the holidays, Chicago welcomes this non-

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Turning the Shakespearean Tables

November 10, 2016 Comments Off on Turning the Shakespearean Tables

Shrewish – Artemisia Theatre Company

 

Accomplished, multitalented actress, director, theatre instructor and scholar, Barbara Zahora has taken one of William

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You Made Me Love You

November 9, 2016 Comments Off on You Made Me Love You

End of the Rainbow – Porchlight Music Theatre

 

British playwright Peter Quilter’s much-accoladed biographical drama imagines the final weeks of Judy Garland’s life

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Favorite Stories Come to Life

November 7, 2016 Comments Off on Favorite Stories Come to Life

Another Snowy Day with Beatrix Potter & Friends – Chicago Childrens Theatre

 

Any young child, for whom books have been an important part of growing up, will no doubt be familiar with the

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