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Desperate People Doing Desperate Things

October 4, 2014 Comments Off on Desperate People Doing Desperate Things

Bethany – Gift Theatre

 

Crystal, as portrayed by the exceptionally talented young actress Hillary Clemens, is poised, articulate and wears a smile as bright and polished

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Making the Ordinary Extraordinary

October 3, 2014 Comments Off on Making the Ordinary Extraordinary

The Night Alive – Steppenwolf

 

Getting by. That’s how Tommy, who’s not a bad guy, manages to survive life. Renting a room from his Uncle Maurice that he’s turned into a

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War and Remembrance

October 2, 2014 Comments Off on War and Remembrance

All My Sons – Raven Theatre

 

Elia Kazan’s 1947 Broadway production of this American classic holds the distinction of being the recipient of the very first Tony Award for a

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Happiness May be Overrated

September 29, 2014 Comments Off on Happiness May be Overrated

World of Extreme Happiness – Goodman Theatre

 

 Unwanted from the moment she’s born, Sunny Lee is wrapped in an old newspaper and stuffed in a slop pot for the pigs to eat. When her father

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What About Love?

September 29, 2014 Comments Off on What About Love?

The Color Purple – Milwaukee Rep

Experiencing love’s transformation and healing power can redirect a person’s life. Understanding a sense of self-worth can bring an individual

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Blood, Boobs and Brainless Burlesque

September 28, 2014 Comments Off on Blood, Boobs and Brainless Burlesque

Evil Dead–the Musical – Broadway in Chicago

 

There’s so many reasons for disappointment in this show that it’s difficult to know where to begin. First, there’s all the wasted talent on that

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A Song for September

September 27, 2014 Comments Off on A Song for September

A Kurt Weill Cabaret – Theo Ubique

 

Kurt Weill was a talented, young early 20th century German composer known primarily for his theatrical collaborations with Bertolt Brecht.

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Is There Any Good Way to Say Good bye?

September 24, 2014 Comments Off on Is There Any Good Way to Say Good bye?

Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown – Theatre at the Center

 

In an explosion of color and a blast of exciting, pulsating trumpet and percussion, Bill Pullinsi’s delightfully wicked production, which is an

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A Valentine to Theatre Companies

September 24, 2014 Comments Off on A Valentine to Theatre Companies

Season on the Line – House Theatre

 

With new theatres emerging and veteran companies unfortunately biting the dust, Shawn Pfautsch has written a play that pays homage to all

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Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night

September 23, 2014 Comments Off on Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night

Rest

As a blizzard rages outside the doors of a small, Idaho senior care home that’s about to close its doors for good, most of the

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