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Thank You For the Music

September 12, 2016 Comments Off on Thank You For the Music

Mamma Mia! – Paramount Theatre

 

Jim Corti opens his fifth season with the splashy 2001 smash hit that became a cult classic several years ago, especially

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In the Neighborhood

September 10, 2016 Comments Off on In the Neighborhood

Smokey Joe’s Cafe

 

If you’re looking for a bargain that offers more bang for your entertainment buck, this is the perfect show. Featuring

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Just the Right Amount of Foam

September 8, 2016 Comments Off on Just the Right Amount of Foam

Naperville – Theatre Wit

 

Set in a meticulously detailed replica of a Caribou Coffee cafe, crafted by talented scenic designer Joe Schermoly, five

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Lies and Deception in Wisconsin

September 7, 2016 Comments Off on Lies and Deception in Wisconsin

The Black Slot – Aston Rep

 

Any regional theatre plans its calendar of events with a specific budget that will support a finite number of

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Walking Through Walls

September 5, 2016 Comments Off on Walking Through Walls

Amour – Black Button Eyes Productions

 

A lyrical, romantic fantasy is bringing the Summer season to a close. This enchanting musical, with a lush, lilting

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Breathing Life Into History

September 5, 2016 Comments Off on Breathing Life Into History

1776 – E.D.G.E Theatre

 

In 1969 a musical that, at the time, was considered daring and groundbreaking, told the story of the

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Rising to the Top of the Corporate Ladder

September 1, 2016 Comments Off on Rising to the Top of the Corporate Ladder

How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying – Marriott Theatre

 

As the overture winds down, a young man in coveralls descends from above. J. Pierrepont Finch, an ambitious young

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Sex is in the Heel

August 31, 2016 Comments Off on Sex is in the Heel

Kinky Boots – Broadway in Chicago

 

Chicago audiences are currently being treated to the return engagement, albeit a short one, of an exciting musical that

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The Reach and Remoteness of Love

August 30, 2016 Comments Off on The Reach and Remoteness of Love

Distance – Strawdog Theatre

 

Five characters in search of love, respect and their own individual identities are each challenged through their

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Who’s Crazy?

August 29, 2016 Comments Off on Who’s Crazy?

Next to Normal – BoHo Theatre

 

Any discussion about Chicago can no longer refer to our toddling town as the Second City, at least not when it comes to

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