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Review: The Beverly Hillbillies, the Musical (Theatre at the Center)

The Beverly Hillbillies: the Musical Book by David Rogers and Amanda Rogers Music and Lyrics by Gregg Opelka Directed by David Perkovich at Theatre at the... Read more

The 03 August 2014 by Chicagotheaterbeat
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I Can See ‘Russians’ from My House — The Cold War Makes a Comeback, Thanks to...

Let’s Play Thermonuclear War!Sting singing “Russians” (A M Records) Russia, the Ukraine, military invasion, conflict, Putin, Obama, oh brother, here we go again! Read more

The 27 August 2014 by Josmar16
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Review: A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Chicago Shakespeare Theater)

A Midsummer Night’s Dream Written by William Shakespeare Directed by David H. Bell at various Chicago parks (map and schedule) thru Aug 17 | tickets: FREE | mor... Read more

The 07 August 2014 by Chicagotheaterbeat
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Metropolitan Opera Preview: Macbeth

The Met revives the Scottish tragedy (not Lucia) for Anna Netrebko. by Paul J. Pelkonen A dame to kill for: a bewigged Anna Netrebko in Martin Kušej' Munic... Read more

The 25 August 2014 by Superconductor
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Review: Coraline (Black Button Eyes Productions)

Coraline By Stephen Merritt and David Greenspan Directed by Ed Rutherford at City Lit Theater, 1020 W. Bryn Mawr (map) thru Sept 6 | tickets: $25 | more info... Read more

The 16 August 2014 by Chicagotheaterbeat
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Review: Stupid Fucking Bird (Sideshow Theatre)

Stupid Fucking Bird Written by Aaron Posner Directed by Jonathan L. Green at RC Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln (map) thru Sept 21 | tickets: $20-$25 | more info... Read more

The 26 August 2014 by Chicagotheaterbeat
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Review: First Look 2014 – “Hushabye” “Ironbound” “Okay, Bye” (Steppenwolf...

First Look 2014 Written by Tanya Saracho, Martyna Majok, and Joshua Conkel Directed by Yasen Peyankov, Daniella Topol, and Margot Bordelon at Steppenwolf Garage... Read more

The 15 August 2014 by Chicagotheaterbeat
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Review: The Yellow Wallpaper (The Mill Theatre)

The Yellow Wallpaper Based on story by Charlotte Perkins Gilman Adapted by Lorelei Sturm Directed by Jaclyn Biskup at Chopin Theatre, 1543 W. Read more

The 26 August 2014 by Chicagotheaterbeat
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Review: The Importance of Being Earnest (American Players Theatre)

The Importance of Being Earnest Written by Oscar Wilde Directed by William Brown American Players Theatre, Spring Green, WI (map) thru Sept 27 | tickets: $36-$4... Read more

The 23 August 2014 by Chicagotheaterbeat
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Review: Urinetown (Awkward Pause Theatre)

Urinetown Book and Lyrics by Greg Kotis Music and Lyrics by Mark Hollmann Directed by Elana Boulos Flat Iron Arts Building, 1579 N. Read more

The 12 August 2014 by Chicagotheaterbeat
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