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A Story of Love and Loss

November 6, 2016 Comments Off on A Story of Love and Loss

The Magic Play – Goodman Theatre

 

From a show bearing such a title, audiences will arrive expecting to see astounding prestidigitation, impossible

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A Groundbreaking Winner

November 4, 2016 Comments Off on A Groundbreaking Winner

Fun Home – Broadway in Chicago

 

Unlike most musicals, this five-time Tony Award winner, including 2015’s accolade for Best Musical, is a very

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A Sizzling Drama About Survival

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East Texas Hot Links – Writers Theatre

 

Eugene Lee is known as a seasoned television, film and stage actor, who’s also written for every form of media.

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In the Room Where It Happens

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Hamilton: An American Musical – Broadway in Chicago

 

Can there be anyone anywhere who hasn’t at least heard of this Broadway phenomenon? Getting tickets and actually

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Kate, the Queen Maker

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The Last Wife – Timeline Theatre

 

With this current volatile, mudslinging political campaign thankfully winding down to its conclusion, among the issues

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Even the Walls Have Ears

October 18, 2016 Comments Off on Even the Walls Have Ears

The Room – A Red Orchid Theatre

 

As the play opens, Rose is working diligently cooking a hot evening meal of rashers and eggs for Bert, who quietly sits

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A Universal Story of Love, Family and Support

September 14, 2016 Comments Off on A Universal Story of Love, Family and Support

In the Heights – Porchlight Theatre

 

It’s hard to imagine a more loving, honest and emotionally moving production of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s successful,

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Everybody Loves a Winner

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Cabaret – Broadway in Chicago

 

New York’s Roundabout Theatre is celebrating 50 years of top quality theatrical entertainment with this polished,

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In the Night Kitchen

May 26, 2015 Comments Off on In the Night Kitchen

Our New Girl  –  Profiles Theatre

 

In the middle of the night, a little boy quietly enters through the shadows of a darkened, designer kitchen. He

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Revenge, Repentance and Forgiveness

March 23, 2015 Comments Off on Revenge, Repentance and Forgiveness

Les Miserables – Paramount Arts Center

 

Ringing down the curtain on their fourth successful season of musicals, Paramount tops itself once more with this spectacular production.

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