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• Review: Burning Bluebeard (The Ruffians)

  

  After all the superlatives, it’s enough to say that this is not just great theatre, it’s the reason to go to theatre—to be transported, challenged, moved,... Read more

  The 30 November 2013 by   Chicagotheaterbeat
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• Douce France: Chanson from Von Otter and Dessay

  

  Paris in November. Photo via Buttered Bread. If the persistent grayness of November is getting you down, Gentle Readers, I have a suggested pick-me-up. Read more

  The 20 November 2013 by   Singingscholar
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• Review: Click, Clack, BOO! (Lifeline Theatre)

  

  In this world-premiere adaptation of the latest in the Click, Clack, Moo series, playwright James E. Grote brings his signature wit, insight, and creativity to... Read more

  The 07 November 2013 by   Chicagotheaterbeat
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• Concert Review: The Composer on the Podium

  

  Esa-Pekka Salonen returns to the New York Philharmonic. by Paul J. Pelkonen Esa-Pekka Salonen in action. © 2013 The Philharmonia Orchestra. Read more

  The 01 November 2013 by   Superconductor
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• Concert Review: A Funeral for a Birthday

  

  Charles Dutoit conducts the War Requiem at Orchestra Hall. by Paul J. Pelkonen Charles Dutoit. Photo by Chris Lee. On Thursday night, the Chicago Symphony... Read more

  The 15 November 2013 by   Superconductor
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• Review: Port Authority (Writers Theatre)

  

  In Conor McPherson's deeply moving 3-person play, the seemingly unassociated men are joined by a common yearning. McPherson renders that yearning gorgeously,... Read more

  The 17 November 2013 by   Chicagotheaterbeat
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• Review: Old Jews Telling Jokes (Royal George Theatre)

  

  The title definitlely sums it up - a cast of five throws out rapid fire Jewish-flavored jokes at the audience, on such topics as sex, marriage, money, doctor’s... Read more

  The 17 November 2013 by   Chicagotheaterbeat
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• Review: A Christmas Carol (Goodman Theatre, 2013)

  

  Under the direction of Henry Wishcamper, a Christmas Carol rookie making his debut with the piece - the spirited tale of redemption remains evergreen, a... Read more

  The 29 November 2013 by   Chicagotheaterbeat
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• Review: The Mikado (The Hypocrites)

  

  A cunningly raucous holiday romp, Mikado's circus backdrop nicely enlivens the pell-mell proceedings, with the supposedly restless audience moving about like... Read more

  The 23 November 2013 by   Chicagotheaterbeat
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• Review: Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol (NightBlue Performing Arts, 2013)

  

  An interesting spin on the Christmas classic, it’s certainly worth seeing during the holidays. But a good script doesn’t always guarantee a good production,... Read more

  The 28 November 2013 by   Chicagotheaterbeat
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