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Fiddler on the Roof – Light Opera Works

Especially these days, some NYC shows open and close so abruptly you’d never know they even existed. But back during the Golden Era of

Big Fish – Jedlicka Performing Arts

Productions at this suburban venue can be hit-or-miss. Sometimes it’s the material; other times its the direction or the production values.

Down Range – Genesis / National Pastime

The real sacrifices made by men and women in the military, and particularly those involving loved ones, is virtually unknown to most private

Churchill – Solo Chicago

Sir Winston Churchill’s credo to “Never, never give up” must also be Ron Keaton’s philosophy, the talented and charismatic actor portraying

Mike and Seth – Side Project

Bette Midler sang about them, NBC aired a popular, long-running sitcom with that title and a wise person once said that “a friend is someone

The Marvelous Marvelettes – Black Ensemble Theatre

Destined to become one of Motown’s most famous girl groups, five high school teenagers from Inkster, Michigan entered a talent show in

Salome – Ravinia

Recently, Chicago’s intimate storefront theatre, the Right Brain Project, offered a provocative, very creative production of Oscar Wilde’

Hank Williams: Lost Highway – American Blues Theatre

After sold-out houses, last year’s critically successful bio-musical, which tells the story of one of music’s most influential, groundbreaking

Othello – The Gift Theatre

Jealousy, revenge, ambition and bigotry all play a big part in Shakespeare’s early 17th century tragedy subtitled, “The Moor of Venice.” This

The Qualms – Steppenwolf Theatre

Invited by Gary and Teri, newcomers Chris and Kristy are the first to arrive for the party at their hosts’ luxurious, high tech apartment within