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A Weekend in the Country
London Assurance
Last seen in Chicago a mere 120 years ago, Dion Boucicault’s comedy of manners is a delightfully clever,
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Hitler on the Roof – Akavit Theatre
In actress/director/playwright Rhea Leman’s absurdist comic drama, now enjoying its American
Read MoreBitterness, Loneliness and Longing
Jacques Brel’s Lonesome Losers of the Night – Theo Ubique
Nine years ago artistic director Fred Anzevino and translator Arnold Johnston collaborated to create a
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The Golden Girls: the Lost Episodes – Hell in a Handbag
Transported back from the mid-1980’s come that fabulous female foursome, Dorothy, Rose, Blanche
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Late Company – Cor Theatre
Teenagers are a unique species. They’re always exploring their world, testing the waters, challenging
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Moby Dick – Lookingglass Theatre
After dazzling local audiences, winning multiple awards, touring the country and astounding everyone
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The King and I – Broadway in Chicago
After a bitter cold winter and a soggy wet springtime, Chicago’s summer bursts forth like
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Pass Over – Steppenwolf Theatre
Award-winning American playwright Antoinette Nwandu debuts her most recent drama, a
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Beds – Pride Films and Plays
As part of their overstuffed and eventful, month-long celebration of Gay Pride, David Zak’s cutting
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