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Wolf Hall News!

Thomas Cromwell, Earl of Essex, after Hans Holbein the Younger, early 17th century. Photo: National Portrait Gallery, London.Calling my fellow Wolf Hall and Bring up the Bodies... Read more

Review: Bud, Buddy (Chicago Children’s Theatre)

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Review: Bud, Not Buddy (Chicago Children’s Theatre)

Bud, Not Buddy Adapted by Reginald Andre Jackson Directed by Derrick Sanders Ruth Page Center, 1016 N. Dearborn (map) thru Feb 24 | tickets: $36 | more info Check for half-price... Read more

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Review: Boy Gets Girl (Raven Theatre)

Boy Gets Girl Written by Rebecca Gilman Directed by Cody Estle at Raven Theatre, 6157 N. Clark (map) thru March 2 | tickets: $36 | more info Check for half-pric... Read more

The 23 January 2013 by Chicagotheaterbeat
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Review: Sense and Sensibility (Milwaukee Repertory Theater)

Sense and Sensibility Written by Jane Austen; Adapted by Mark Healy Directed by Art Manke at Quadracci Powerhouse, 108 E. Wells (map) thru Jan 13 | tickets:... Read more

The 03 January 2013 by Chicagotheaterbeat
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2013-2014 Preview: The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra

The Garden State's oldest orchestra announces its schedule. by Paul J. Pelkonen Jacques Lacombe conducts the NJSO.Photo by Fred Stucker © 2013 The New Jersey... Read more

The 31 January 2013 by Superconductor
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Happy Anniversary, ‘Tosca,’ and an Aria to Celebrate!

Sondra as Tosca in the Metropolitan Opera productionToday marks the anniversary of a beloved, and I do mean a beloved, opera–Tosca, which premiered in on Januar... Read more

The 14 January 2013 by Galegirl
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Opera Review: Reign of Error

The Opera Orchestra of New York presents Andrea Chénier. by Paul J. Pelkonen Roberto Alagna waits for the earth-shattering kaboom. Photo by Jakob Ehrbann ©... Read more

The 07 January 2013 by Superconductor
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Metropolitan Opera Preview: Le Comte Ory

Juan Diego Flórez gets back in the habit. by Paul J. Pelkonen Juan Diego Flórez in the title role of Le Comte Ory.Photo by Marty Sohl © 2011 The Metropolitan... Read more

The 11 January 2013 by Superconductor
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Review: Memphis (Marcus Center for the Arts, Milwaukee)

Memphis Written by David Bryan (Music, Lyrics) and Joe DiPietro (Book, Lyrics) Directed by Christopher Ashley at Marcus Center, 929 N. Read more

The 11 January 2013 by Chicagotheaterbeat
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Review: Minsk, 2011: A Reply to Kathy Acker (Belarus Free Theatre @ Chicago...

Minsk, 2011: A Reply to Kathy Acker Written by Natalia Kaliada and Nicolai Khalezin Directed by Vladimir Shcherban at Chicago Shakespeare, Navy Pier (map) thru... Read more

The 31 January 2013 by Chicagotheaterbeat
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Opera Review: A Voice to Die For

Angela Meade sings Il Trovatore at the Met. by Paul J. Pelkonen Die hard: Angela Meade as Leonora, having just drunk poison in Act IV of Il Trovatore.Photo by... Read more

The 20 January 2013 by Superconductor
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Concert Review: Space Walk

The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra explores The Planets. by Paul J. Pelkonen Astronaut Ed White making the first "space walk" on the Gemini 4 mission, June 3,... Read more

The 06 January 2013 by Superconductor
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