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Things That Go Bump in the Night
GHOSTS and Zombies – Akvavit Theatre
In the theatrical canon of famed 19th century Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen, known for such
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Biting Humor Laced with Sadness
His Greatness – Pride Films and Plays
A caring Assistant to a famous Playwright opens this poignant, two-act comedic drama with a
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The Sacrificial Lamb
The Devil’s Disciple – Shaw Chicago
This was George Bernard Shaw’s eighth play and, following an 1897 American opening, the first of
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Born to Boogie
Billy Elliot – Porchlight Music Theatre
Although most of Chicago has probably already seen this inspiring, heartfelt musical, either on Broadway, in the 2010 extended Chicago production
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Under Lockdown
Punk – New Colony
New Colony is a theatre company known for its enthusiastic devotion in encouraging new artists while developing their work for audiences. They’ve
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A Dickens of a Production
Hard Times – Lookingglass Theatre
As the holidays approach, we’re treated to a remounting of another novel by Charles Dickens. This time there are no visits by the spirits of Christmas
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History Sings at Lyric Unlimited
Lyric Unlimited – Lyric Opera of Chicago – The Scorpion’s Sting
Lyric Opera of Chicago solidified its continuing commitment to education and outreach with the Lyric Unlimited initiative in 2012. Under that banner,
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Bloodsucking Fiends
Dracula – Hypocrites
Bram Stoker’s 1897 Gothic horror novel loosely strung together a few historical facts and a
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Vengeance Walks the Streets of Salem
The Crucible – Steppenwolf’s Theatre for Young Audiences
Arthur Miller’s 1953 Tony Award-winner is, on the surface, an emotionally charged dramatization of the 1692 Salem Witchcraft Trials. But Miller’s
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Predators Who Eat Their Young
Becky Shaw – Windy City Playhouse
Originating at the prestigious Humana Festival, and later transferring to Off-Broadway, Gina Gionfriddo’s scathing look at five pretty unpleasant
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