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Theirs But to Do and Die
Down Range – Genesis / National Pastime
The real sacrifices made by men and women in the military, and particularly those involving loved ones, is virtually unknown to most private
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Mike and Seth – Side Project
Bette Midler sang about them, NBC aired a popular, long-running sitcom with that title and a wise person once said that “a friend is someone
Read MoreA Heatwave of Talent
The Marvelous Marvelettes – Black Ensemble Theatre
Destined to become one of Motown’s most famous girl groups, five high school teenagers from Inkster, Michigan entered a talent show in
Read MoreBack on the Road Again
Hank Williams: Lost Highway – American Blues Theatre
After sold-out houses, last year’s critically successful bio-musical, which tells the story of one of music’s most influential, groundbreaking
Read MoreListen to a Story About a Man Named Jed
The Beverly Hillbillies, The Musical
It’s been a long time since this rollicking TV sitcom reigned supreme on CBS. The comedy featured over 200 episodes during its seven years
Read MoreA Play About a Handkerchief
Othello – The Gift Theatre
Jealousy, revenge, ambition and bigotry all play a big part in Shakespeare’s early 17th century tragedy subtitled, “The Moor of Venice.” This
Read MoreTo Play or Not to Play
The Qualms – Steppenwolf Theatre
Invited by Gary and Teri, newcomers Chris and Kristy are the first to arrive for the party at their hosts’ luxurious, high tech apartment within
Read MoreSpinning a Humble Classic into Magic
Charlotte’s Web – Emerald City Theatre
Long before Harry Potter took over kids’ bookshelves as one of their favorite novels, E. B. White penned this charming story about what it
Read MoreRe-imagining Joan of Arc
The Shepherd’s Daughter – Paradeigma Collective
Four women drift onto the tiny stage as a kind of Greek chorus, singing a mournful rendition of “Alouette,” the French children’s song about
Read MoreHow Lucky You Are!
Seussical – Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
Hot town: summer in the city, and Chicagoans are so lucky. This exciting metropolis is certainly no Second City when it comes to first-rate
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