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Monthly Archives: February 2017

Something Unspoken

February 24, 2017 Comments Off on Something Unspoken

The Columnist – American Blues Theatre

 

This Spring, the talent of Chicago-born playwright and screenwriter David Auburn, a Tony and

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Love, Laughter and Language in the Forest

February 23, 2017 Comments Off on Love, Laughter and Language in the Forest

Love’s Labor’s Lost – Chicago Shakespeare Theatre

 

Whisked away to the self-indulgent eighteenth century from the late sixteenth century, when it’s

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No Joy in Life, But Wait…

February 22, 2017 Comments Off on No Joy in Life, But Wait…

Uncle Vanya – Goodman Theatre

 

 Everyone in Anton Chekhov’s classic dramatic comedy is completely dissatisfied with how his life has

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Triple Threat Siblings

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My Brother’s Keeper – Black Ensemble Theatre 

 

Fayard and Harold, two triple threat siblings whose lives spanned the entire 20th century, were known

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Try to Remember…

February 21, 2017 Comments Off on Try to Remember…

The Fantasticks- Quest Theatre 

 

Deceptively simple, yet beautiful and deeply moving, this little musical jewel holds the distinction of

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The Face of a Brave Journalist

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Unseen – Gift Theatre

 

When a young American photographer accepts a position to photograph the political unrest and

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Making Matt Great Again

February 20, 2017 Comments Off on Making Matt Great Again

Straight White Men – Steppenwolf Theatre 

 

A trio of educated, well-reared brothers gather together at the suburban home of their recently-

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Prejudice Clouds Society’s Vision

February 20, 2017 Comments Off on Prejudice Clouds Society’s Vision

Monster – Steppenwolf for Young Adults

 

Am I really a monster? That’s what 16-year-old Steve Harmon repeatedly asks himself. While this bright, creative

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This Winner Takes It All

February 18, 2017 Comments Off on This Winner Takes It All
Mamma Mia! – Marriott Lincolnshire
 
 Rachel Rockwell’s fresh and exciting new production of the smash hit musical, which became a cult classic for Baby Boomers almost twenty years ago, is actually one of Broadway’s first juke box musicals. Taken from the ABBA songbook, Marriott’s stage version erases the memories of the rather disappointing film version. Here’s a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a polished, professional production of how that musical is suppose to look and sound. And this production is not only pitch perfect but, clad in spandex, platform heels and glitter, it’s a feast for the eyes, as well.
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The Privilege to Pee

February 16, 2017 Comments Off on The Privilege to Pee

Urinetown – Boho Theatre

 

Unbelievably, it’s been sixteen years since this cleverly satirical, hysterically funny and somewhat controversial

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