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A Weekend in the Country

June 25, 2017 Comments Off on 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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Sound Familiar?

June 25, 2017 Comments Off on Sound Familiar?

Hitler on the Roof  – Akavit Theatre  

 

In actress/director/playwright Rhea Leman’s absurdist comic drama, now enjoying its American

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Bitterness, Loneliness and Longing

June 23, 2017 Comments Off on Bitterness, 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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Cheesecake, Anyone?

June 22, 2017 Comments Off on Cheesecake, Anyone?

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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The Impossibility of Forgiveness

June 21, 2017 Comments Off on The Impossibility of Forgiveness

Late Company – Cor Theatre 

 

Teenagers are a unique species. They’re always exploring their world, testing the waters, challenging

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Another Whale of a Production

June 18, 2017 Comments Off on Another Whale of a Production

Moby Dick – Lookingglass Theatre  

 

After dazzling local audiences, winning multiple awards, touring the country and astounding everyone

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Something Wonderful

June 17, 2017 Comments Off on Something Wonderful

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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Rolling Stones Exhibit

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Godot in the 21st Century

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Pass Over – Steppenwolf Theatre 

 

Award-winning American playwright Antoinette Nwandu debuts her most recent drama, a

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A Tale of Two Cities

June 12, 2017 Comments Off on A Tale of Two Cities

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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