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Skating on Thin Ice

December 5, 2016 Reviews Comments Off on Skating on Thin Ice

Tonya and Nancy: The Rock Opera – Underscore Theatre

 

Back in 1994 one of the biggest scandals in the sporting world occurred between two rival Olympic ice skaters. Nancy

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Much Ado About Morbidity

December 4, 2016 Reviews Comments Off on Much Ado About Morbidity

The Complete Deaths – Chicago Shakespeare Theatre

 

There are no less than 75 onstage deaths in the accumulated works of William Shakespeare. Who knew? Well,

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The Man Who Was Peter Pan

November 24, 2016 Reviews Comments Off on The Man Who Was Peter Pan

Finding Neverland – Broadway in Chicago

 

The imagination is infinite. It knows no boundaries. It can instantly transport a person to realms far beyond his

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Checking In, Checking Out

November 23, 2016 Reviews Comments Off on Checking In, Checking Out

The Fundamentals – Steppenwolf

 

The hospitality industry presents itself as a caring, service-oriented business, staffed by selfless individuals whose only

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A Truth Universally Acknowledged

November 21, 2016 Reviews Comments Off on A Truth Universally Acknowledged

Miss Bennett: Christmas at Pemberley – Northlight Theatre

 

In 1813, Pride and Prejudice was published. It was English author Jane Austen’s second and most popular novel,

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A Tale as Old as Time

November 13, 2016 Reviews 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 Reviews 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 Reviews 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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Favorite Stories Come to Life

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Another Snowy Day with Beatrix Potter & Friends – Chicago Childrens Theatre

 

Any young child, for whom books have been an important part of growing up, will no doubt be familiar with the

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A Promise Kept

November 6, 2016 Reviews 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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