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  • Review: The Seven (The Neapolitans)

    Review: Seven (The Neapolitans)

    For centuries, the seven deadly sins have inspired artists of all disciplines. In keeping with that grand tradition, The Neapolitans are hosting a festival of... Read more

    The 27 September 2012 by   Chicagotheaterbeat
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  • Review: Better (Bartleby Productions)

    Review: Better (Bartleby Productions)

    This play’s second to last scene, portraying sibling loyalty, is awkwardly sweet and touching. If only *Better* had more scenes like this – polished in their... Read more

    The 12 September 2012 by   Chicagotheaterbeat
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  • Sour Peaches in Atlanta

    Sour Peaches Atlanta

    Both sides bitter as orchestra lockout ends. by Paul J. Pelkonen A new collective bargaining agreement in Atlanta will shrink their symphony orchestra to 88... Read more

    The 27 September 2012 by   Superconductor
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  • Metropolitan Opera Preview: Götterdämmerung

    Metropolitan Opera Preview: Götterdämmerung

    The last chapter of Wagner's Ring returns for another burn. The Gibichung Hall in Act II of the Met's new Götterdämnerung.Photo by Ken Howard © 2012 The... Read more

    The 08 September 2012 by   Superconductor
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  • Review: Dirty (The Gift Theatre)

    Review: Dirty (The Gift Theatre)

    But make no mistake, *Dirty* - by Jeff Award nominated playwright Andrew Hindreaker - is a show that you should not hesitate to see, as it is incredibly... Read more

    The 22 September 2012 by   Chicagotheaterbeat
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  • Review: Shaw Vs. Chesterton – The Debate (Provision Theater)

    Review: Shaw Chesterton Debate (Provision Theater)

    Based on actual exchanges between the George Bernard Shaw and journalist GK Chesterton, Though this talk-heavy format may not appeal to everyone, this adaptatio... Read more

    The 10 September 2012 by   Chicagotheaterbeat
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  • Metropolitan Opera Preview: Die Walküre

    Metropolitan Opera Preview: Walküre

    Robert Lepage's high-flying Wagner circus continues. by Paul J. Pelkonen Nine girls and a machine in Act III of Die Walküre. That's Deborah Voigt... Read more

    The 06 September 2012 by   Superconductor
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  • Review: Impenetrable (Stage Left Theatre)

    Review: Impenetrable (Stage Left Theatre)

    There’s so much to Impenetrable that it’s difficult to do it justice. Men as well as women come under the microscope here: Playwright Mia McCulllough digs far... Read more

    The 09 September 2012 by   Chicagotheaterbeat
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  • Review: WRENS (Rivendell Theatre)

    Review: WRENS (Rivendell Theatre)

    Playwright Anne McGravie penned this semi-autobiographical salute to her two year stint in the WRENS. Director Karen Kessler superbly shapes the seven talented... Read more

    The 12 September 2012 by   Chicagotheaterbeat
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  • Review: Six Dead Queens and an Inflatable Henry (Piccolo Theatre)

    Review: Dead Queens Inflatable Henry (Piccolo Theatre)

    Though the resolution of *Six Dead Queens" is merely satisfactory, the production is more about bringing these six historical figures to life in an... Read more

    The 15 September 2012 by   Chicagotheaterbeat
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