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Metropolitan Opera Preview: L'Italiana Algeri

Metropolitan Opera Preview: L'Italiana in Algeri

Rossini's culture-clash comedy returns, conducted by James Levine. by Paul J. Pelkonen Bass Ildar Abdrazakov is Mustafa in the Met revival of L'Italiana in Algeri.Photo by Ken... Read more

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Season Preview: It's a Bellwether Season!

The New York Philharmonic turns 175.by Paul J. PelkonenNo there really aren't giant bells hanging from the concert ceiling of David Geffen Hall.That's photo alteration by the... Read more

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Concert Review: A Journey in the Dark

Matt Haimovitz at The Crypt Sessions. by Paul J. Pelkonen Candlepower: Matt Haimovits and friend at the Crypt Sessions.Photo by Andrew Ousley for the Crypt... Read more

The 26 September 2016 by Superconductor
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Review: Kinky Boots (Broadway in Chicago, 2016)

"Everybody say yeah!" to the current Kinky Boots cast It's been nearly four years since Kinky Boots surprised us with its pre-Broadway engagement at that... Read more

The 01 September 2016 by Chicagotheaterbeat
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Opera Review: Fireproof

Simon Keenlyside makes a comeback as Don Giovanni. by Paul J. Pelkonen The statue of the dead Commendatore (Kwangchal Youn, left) takes Don Giovanni (Simon... Read more

The 28 September 2016 by Superconductor
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Review: Mamma Mia! (Paramount Theatre)

Delightfully kitschy and gloriously over the top Review by Catey Sullivan Quick question: How many disco balls can you fit on a stage and still have room... Read more

The 15 September 2016 by Chicagotheaterbeat
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Obituary: Johan Botha (1965-2016)

The South African tenor was beloved in Verdi and Wagner.by Paul J. PelkonenJohan Botha as Otello. Photo by Ken Howard © 2007 The Metropolitan Opera. Read more

The 08 September 2016 by Superconductor
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Her Eyes Were Fixed on Bette Davis (Part Three): The Dating Game, ‘Paulistano’...

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The 10 September 2016 by Josmar16
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Review: Smokey Joe’s Cafe (Drury Lane Theatre)

Drury Lanes delivers a powerhouse production Review by Catey Sullivan It's not just smoke coming from Smokey Joe's Cafe . The revue of 39 songs by Jerry... Read more

The 16 September 2016 by Chicagotheaterbeat
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‘Manon Lescaut,’ ‘Madama Butterfly,’ and the Met’s Latest Love Couple (Part Two)...

Game of Thorns and ThronesBunraku puppet Trouble, Cio-Cio-San (Kristine Opolais) Suzuki (Maria Zifchak) in Act II of Madama Butterfly (Met Opera Photo)In a... Read more

The 17 September 2016 by Josmar16
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Opera Review: Spirits of the Vasty Deep

The Metropolitan Opera opens with Tristan und Isolde. by Paul J. Pelkonen Stuart Skelton and Nina Stemme are Tristan und Isolde in the Met's new staging. Photo... Read more

The 27 September 2016 by Superconductor
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Review: Julius Caesar (Writers Theatre)

Compelling cast, design rise above disjointed, superficial 'Caesar' Review by Catey Sullivan It's a dark and stormy night in the Rome during the opening scen... Read more

The 20 September 2016 by Chicagotheaterbeat