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Opera World Mourns Loss of Prolific Composer Kim Jong Il & More Operatic Christmas Gifts

Kim Jong Il (1942-2011)Allegedly composed six operas and wrote the world's leading guide on operatic art "Kim Jong Il - On the Art of Opera"Kim Jong Il - toy figurineBeethoven -... Read more

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At the Theatre - Shakespeare, the Taming of the Shrew

As usual once a year we organize a school trip to Rome for our fourth year students to see one of Shakespeare’s plays at the theatre (they have 16th /18th century literature... Read more

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Review: The Nutcracker (Joffrey Ballet)

The Nutcracker Music by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky Conceived and Directed by Robert Joffrey Music performed by Chicago Sinfonietta Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Read more

The 12 December 2011 by Chicagotheaterbeat
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Review: La Cage Aux Folles (Broadway in Chicago)

La Cage aux Folles Music and Lyrics by Jerry Herman Book by Harvey Fierstein Directed by Terry Johnson Bank of America Theatre, 18 W Monroe (map) thru Jan 1 |... Read more

The 23 December 2011 by Chicagotheaterbeat
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Review: The Secret Garden (Light Opera Works)

Light Opera Works' *The Secret Garden* is a hidden gem, with fertile ground for a magical experience. But it’s true beauty is only revealed after the groundwor... Read more

The 29 December 2011 by Chicagotheaterbeat
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Occupy Wall Street to "Mic Check" Lincoln Center

General Assembly planned for Josie Robertson Plaza Occupy Wall Street poster by Lalo Alcarez. © 2011 by the artist. Concert, opera, theater, ballet and... Read more

The 01 December 2011 by Superconductor
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Opera World Mourns Loss of Prolific Composer Kim Jong Il & More Operatic...

Kim Jong Il (1942-2011)Allegedly composed six operas and wrote the world's leading guide on operatic art "Kim Jong Il - On the Art of Opera"Kim Jong Il - toy... Read more

The 19 December 2011 by Pinkall
Review: The Magic Flute (Lyric Opera of Chicago)

The Magic Flute By Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Conducted by Sir Andrew Davis Directed by Matthew Lata at Civic Opera House, 20 N. Wacker (map) thru Jan 22 | tickets... Read more

The 09 December 2011 by Chicagotheaterbeat
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Review: Spring Awakening (Griffin Theatre)

Spring Awakening Book/Lyrics by Steven Sater Music by Duncan Sheik Directed by Jonathan Berry at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont (map) thru Jan 8 | tickets: $38 |... Read more

The 06 December 2011 by Chicagotheaterbeat
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Quello Freme, Questa è Pazza: Barber of Seville at Amore Opera

After Mozart and Mercadante earlier this autumn, Amore Opera's "Fall Figaro Fest" is concluding with the beginning of the story, and Rossini's indefatigable... Read more

The 10 December 2011 by Singingscholar
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Review: In The Jungle (Howard Brown Health Center)

In the Jungle Written by Bertolt Brecht Directed by Keaton Wooden at The Brown Elephant Andersonville (map) thru Dec 18 | tickets: $30 | more info Read entire... Read more

The 24 December 2011 by Chicagotheaterbeat
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Review: The Addams Family (Broadway in Chicago)

Returning for a do-over, *The Addams Family* 2.0 is stronger and funnier than its pre-Broadway tryout a few years back. Recommended. Read more

The 29 December 2011 by Chicagotheaterbeat
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