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Four Opera: Mozart, Verdi, Wagner Puccini (Part One)

The Fab Four of Opera: Mozart, Verdi, Wagner & Puccini (Part One)

Wagner, Mozart, Verdi Puccini (arcanoartists.com)When people think of “opera,” they usually picture a fat, overweight soprano in Viking headgear, screaming at the top of her lung... Read more

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‘Götterdämmerung’ At The Met

Goetterdaemmerung – Act II (Ken Howard / Met Opera) Conventionally Speaking… Overlapping duets, an estimable ensemble display, that spine-tingling vengeance trio that closes Act... Read more

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Opera Review: Twisting, Turning Through the Never

Lincoln Center Festival presents Michaels Reise um die Erde. by Paul J. Pelkonen The Archangel Michael (trumpeter Marco Blaauw) solos over New York in Michaels... Read more

The 22 July 2013 by Superconductor
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Review: Mahal (Bailiwick Chicago Theater)

Mahal Written by Danny Bernardo Directed by Erica Weiss at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont (map) thru Aug 2 | tickets: $35 | more info Check for half-price tickets... Read more

The 09 July 2013 by Chicagotheaterbeat
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Review: Facing Angela (Ruckus Theater)

Facing Angela Written by Scott T. Barsotti Directed by Kyra Lewandowski Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport (map) thru July 28 | tickets: $12-$17 | more info... Read more

The 07 July 2013 by Chicagotheaterbeat
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Review: Tartuffe (Court Theatre)

Tartuffe Written by Molière Translated by Richard Wilbur Directed by Charles Newell at Court Theatre, 5535 S. Ellis (map) thru July 21 | tickets: $45-$65 |... Read more

The 03 July 2013 by Chicagotheaterbeat
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Review: Blood Wedding (Pursuit Productions)

Blood Wedding Written by Federico Garcia Lorca Directed by Kacie Smith Choreographed by Ahmad Simmons at Studio BE, 3110 N. Sheffield (map) thru Aug 11 |... Read more

The 22 July 2013 by Chicagotheaterbeat
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PHOTOS - La Rondine, Royal Opera House, July 5

Liked the opening night, loved the second performance. It had that extra touch of everything. I always said that the more performances, the better they get.... Read more

The 10 July 2013 by Irinastanescu
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Hook ‘em and Fly at the Wyly

There are musicals and plays, shows for children and for adults, contemporary and classic, nostalgic and modern. But sometimes good theater is just good theater... Read more

The 17 July 2013 by Ohsocynthia
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Concert Review: Beethoven Takes Over

Opening night of Mostly Mozart, 2013. by Paul J. Pelkonen Jean-Efflam Bavouzet ponders the future of commuter rail.Photo by Guy Vivien © 2011 Verbier Festival... Read more

The 31 July 2013 by Superconductor
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Review: Cowboy Mouth (Black Ribbon Theater)

Cowboy Mouth Written by Sam Shepard and Patti Smith Directed by Anthony DeMarco Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport (map) thru July 14 | tickets: $21 | more... Read more

The 08 July 2013 by Chicagotheaterbeat
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Review: How to Make a Rainbow (On The Spot Theatre)

How to Make a Rainbow Written and Directed by Mike Brayndick at Greenhouse Theater, 2257 N. Lincoln (map) thru Aug 13 | tickets: $10-$20 | more info Check for... Read more

The 30 July 2013 by Chicagotheaterbeat
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