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Puppetry Goes Wilde
The Selfish Giant – Chicago Childrens Theatre
Upon returning from a visit with relatives, a docile, loner of a Giant becomes annoyed when he finds children playing in his enormous
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The Air is Humming…
West Side Story – Drury Lane Oakbrook
It’s been a while since the Chicago area has enjoyed a local production of this American classic, a show that reinvented musical theatre
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My Funny Valentine of Love
The Rose Tattoo – Shattered Globe Theatre
When recalling the more than two dozen plays penned by Tennessee Williams, the term “humorous” doesn’t usually come to mind. Yet of
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Elevated Ladies
Top Girls – Arc Theatre
If given the opportunity to ask any famous person from history to dinner, who would you invite? To celebrate her big promotion at the Top
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The Pinball Wizard’s a Winner
The Who’s Tommy – Paramount Arts Center
Jim Corti has directed yet another winning production and a cause for celebration, Aurora’s magnificently beautiful Paramount Theatre.
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Singed Clowns Waiting in the Wings
Burning Bluebeard – The Ruffians
Audiences flocking to the theatre these days seldom give thought to their personal safety. Even back at the turn of the century, only 30
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In English…the Language of Love
The Merry Widow – Light Opera Works
Franz Lehar’s delightful, somewhat melancholy confection hasn’t been seen at Light Opera Works since 2005, when Stacey Tappan, the
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Who Wears Short Shorts?
Pirates of Penzance – The Hypocrites
It sucks when you’re a slave to duty and you learn that your leap year birthday adds another 63 years to your apprenticeship with a band of
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Ten Lords A Leaping, Nine Ladies Dancing…
Cirque Dreams Holidaze – Chicago Theatre
A completely unique kind of entertainment for the holidays (or holidaze, if you will) has arrived in Chicago for a short visit. It’s part of a
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The Shoe Fits!
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella – Broadway in Chicago
Chicago area little girls will be polishing their glass slippers and heading into the Loop for this marvelous, magical, musical production. Charles Perrault’s beloved 17th
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