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Circus 1903—The Golden Age of Circus

At the turn of the previous century, entertainment was mostly limited to a person’s own inventiveness

Destiny of Desire – Goodman Theatre

This frivolous, frothy melodrama is playwright Karen Zacarias’ festive response to and a celebration of

Falling – Interrobang Theatre

It’s difficult to write objectively about a play, currently enjoying its stunning Chicago premiere, in a

Upright Grand – Citadel Theatre

Citadel Theatre has another hit on its hands. At its best with unique, new, small cast dramas, comedies

Sycamore – Raven

Budding new playwright Sarah Sander has written a drama that probes some of the problems that may

truth and reconciliation – Sideshow Theatre Company

This U.S. premiere of debbie tucker green’s 2011 epic play is a collective search for justice in the

The Most Happy Fella – Theo Ubique

It’s so romantic, and it begins when Tony, a single, middle-aged Italian-American immigrant, quietly

Eugene Onegin – Lyric Opera

Lyric Opera of Chicago leaves us wanting more as it closes out the Grand Opera portion of its

Spamilton – Royal George Theatre

Gerard Alessandrini has been writing his “Forbidden Broadway” and “Forbidden Hollywood” musical

The Wiz – Kokandy Productions

Can it actually be more than 40 years since Dorothy and her friends first eased on down the yellow