An Intense ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ Resonates in Chicagoland
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An Intense ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ Resonates in Chicagoland

Music Theater Works’s production captures some of grim reality facing Jewish people today.
‘Always … Patsy Cline’: A Nostalgic Journey Into Jukebox History
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‘Always … Patsy Cline’: A Nostalgic Journey Into Jukebox History

This retro take on the career and life of singer Patsy Cline is an entertaining two-woman show.
‘An Iliad’: A One-Man Triumph at the Court Theatre
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‘An Iliad’: A One-Man Triumph at the Court Theatre

Beyond its fascinating narrative, “The Iliad” is still read because it tackles issues that are relevant to this day.
‘42 Balloons’: A Soaring Musical at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
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‘42 Balloons’: A Soaring Musical at Chicago Shakespeare Theater

A real-life event on July 2, 1982 is the subject of this new inspiring musical.
‘The Imaginary Invalid’: A Molière Classic, Revisited
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‘The Imaginary Invalid’: A Molière Classic, Revisited

This classic play is updated and reimagined with Jeffrey Hatcher’s new translation.

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An Intense ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ Resonates in Chicagoland

An Intense ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ Resonates in Chicagoland

Music Theater Works’s production captures some of grim reality facing Jewish people today.
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Madcap Misunderstandings on a Midsummer Night

‘Shakes in the City: A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ pares down Shakespeare’s famous play to a mere 60-plus minutes.
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‘Arthur™ & Friends Make a Musical’ is a wonderful new children’s show that demonstrates an important lesson.
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Chicago Celebrates Broadway Show Tunes Outdoors

‘Broadway in your Backyard’ showcases four singers hitting all the right notes in some of your Broadway favorites.
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‘Love’s Labour’s Lost’: Shakespeare’s Hidden Gem

From zany characters to clear direction, Midsommer Flight puts on a stellar performance of one of Shakespeare’s funniest works.
‘Twelfth Night, or What You Will’: A Stellar Summer Production

‘Twelfth Night, or What You Will’: A Stellar Summer Production

The Chicago-based production company that presents Shakespeare’s classic cross-dressing comedy has done a fantastic job.
‘Always … Patsy Cline’: A Nostalgic Journey Into Jukebox History

‘Always … Patsy Cline’: A Nostalgic Journey Into Jukebox History

This retro take on the career and life of singer Patsy Cline is an entertaining two-woman show.