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The Doppelganger (An International Farce) – Steppenwolf Theatre

When questioned as to how this particular play evolved, Chicago and New York playwright Matthew-Lee Erlbach replied that it

Oklahoma! – Marriott Theatre

To avid theatergoers, there’s nothing in the world quite so thrilling as hearing a breathtaking, carefully-crafted musical score

Lettie – Victory Gardens Theatre

Boo Killebrew’s dramatic story about a young woman surviving the odds, and earnestly trying to

South Pacific – Drury Lane Oakbrook

For fans of Musical Theatre’s Golden Age, a rare opportunity has arrived this spring. Head out to

Hay Fever – ShawChicago

Best described as a marriage of high farce and a comedy of manners, Noel Coward’s 1925 play was

Company – Mercury Theatre

In Mercury Theater’s grand opening and premiere production of their brand, spanking new Venus

9 to 5 The Musical – Firebrand Theatre

Most everyone has enjoyed the original 1980’s film version, which starred Dolly Parton, Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin. It’s

Roots in the Alley – Adventure Stage

Sent by their mother to the chaotic city of Chicago, from their home in laid-back San Francisco, twin sisters Blanca and

L’imitation of Life – Hell in a Handbag

They say that everything old is new again and no adage could be more apropos in the case of this sidesplitting parody. In

Birdland – Steep Theatre

Receiving its world premiere four years ago at London’s Royal Court Theatre, Simon Stephens’ over