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Rule Britannia

November 18, 2016 Comments Off on Rule Britannia

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

November 13, 2016 Comments Off on A Tale as Old as Time

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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A Story of Love and Loss

November 6, 2016 Comments Off on A Story of Love and Loss

The Magic Play – Goodman Theatre

 

From a show bearing such a title, audiences will arrive expecting to see astounding prestidigitation, impossible

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A Promise Kept

November 6, 2016 Comments Off on A Promise Kept

Reprise – Adventure Stage

 

Just as the title of this play suggests, this very short run (which also includes several school performances during th

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A Groundbreaking Winner

November 4, 2016 Comments Off on A Groundbreaking Winner

Fun Home – Broadway in Chicago

 

Unlike most musicals, this five-time Tony Award winner, including 2015’s accolade for Best Musical, is a very

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A Sizzling Drama About Survival

October 29, 2016 Comments Off on A Sizzling Drama About Survival

East Texas Hot Links – Writers Theatre

 

Eugene Lee is known as a seasoned television, film and stage actor, who’s also written for every form of media.

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