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Review: Next Normal (Drury Lane Theatre)

Review: Next to Normal (Drury Lane Theatre)

Next to Normal Written by Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey Directed by William Osetek Drury Lane Theatre, Oakbrook Terrace (map) thru Oct 6 | tickets: $35-$49 | more info Check for... Read more

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Metropolitan Opera Preview: Rigoletto

A new cast takes over the Met's "Vegas" production. by Paul J. Pelkonen Neon glitz and flash are at the empty heart of the Met's new Vegas Rigoletto. Image ©... Read more

The 09 August 2013 by Superconductor
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The Wagnerian Alternative

Where to see music drama in 2013-14. by Paul J. Pelkonen Johan Engels' design for Act II of the new Parsifal in Chicago. Stage model by Johan Engels © 2013 Lyri... Read more

The 29 August 2013 by Superconductor
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Review: A Raisin in the Sun (TimeLine Theatre)

A Raisin in the Sun Written by Lorraine Hansberry Directed by Ron OJ Parson at TimeLine Theatre, 615 W. Wellington (map) thru Nov 17 | tickets: $35-$48 | more... Read more

The 31 August 2013 by Chicagotheaterbeat
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Review: Pr0ne – A Casting Couch Musical Comedy (Underscore Theatre Company)

Pr0ne: A Casting Couch Musical Comedy Written by Alex Higgin-Houser, David Kornfeld, Brendan Siegfried and Laura Stratford Directed by Alex Higgin-Houser at... Read more

The 25 August 2013 by Chicagotheaterbeat
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Metropolitan Opera Preview: Prince Igor

Ildar Abdrazakov takes on a barbarian horde in this Russian epic. by Paul J. Pelkonen Beautiful dreamer: Russian bass Ildar Abdrazakov sings the title role in... Read more

The 16 August 2013 by Superconductor
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Review: Romeo and Juliet (Midsommer Flight)

Romeo and Juliet Written by William Shakespeare Directed by Beth Wolf at Schreiber Park (map) and Touhy Park (map) thru Aug 18 | tickets: FREE | more info Read... Read more

The 03 August 2013 by Chicagotheaterbeat
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Review: Flashdance the Musical (Broadway in Chicago)

Flashdance the Musical By Tom Hedley, Robert Cary and Robbie Roth Directed and Choreographed by Sergio Trujillo Cadillac Palace Theatre, address (map) thru Aug... Read more

The 13 August 2013 by Chicagotheaterbeat
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Review: Cabaret (Light Opera Works)

Cabaret By John Kander (music), Fred Ebb (lyrics) and Joe Masteroff (book) Directed and Choreographed by Stacey Flaster Cahn Auditorium, 600 Emerson, Evanston... Read more

The 14 August 2013 by Chicagotheaterbeat
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Aunt Petunia and the Deathly Opera

Fiona Shaw to direct Eugene Onegin. by Paul J. Pelkonen Fiona Shaw (right) receives the shocking news that she's directing Eugene Onegin at the Met.OK. Yes.... Read more

The 06 August 2013 by Superconductor
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Review: The Last Days of Judas Iscariot (Judas Redux)

The Last Days of Judas Iscariot Written by Stephen Adly Guirgis Directed by Julia Albain at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont (map) thru Sept 8 | tickets: $25 | more... Read more

The 29 August 2013 by Chicagotheaterbeat
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