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‘Blade Runner’ — Windows to the Soul: Thoughts on Being Human in a Postmodern...

Blade Runner – The All-Seeing EyeEarly in the 21st Century, THE TYRELL CORPORATION advanced Robot evolution into the NEXUS phase — a being virtually identical t... Read more

The 01 November 2014 by Josmar16
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‘Alien’ Trilogy — The Stuff of Nightmares and Wet Dreams (Part One)

There comes a point in every monster movie — and we have been privy to a spate of them in recent years — where the monster shows itself to its intended victim. Read more

The 08 November 2014 by Josmar16
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Review: Titanic (Griffin Theatre)

Titanic Book by Peter Stone Music and Lyrics by Maury Yeston Directed by Scott Weinstein at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont (map) thru Dec 7 | tickets: $34-$39 |... Read more

The 30 November 2014 by Chicagotheaterbeat
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Review: Annie (Broadway in Chicago)

Annie By Charles Strouse (music), Martin Charnin (lyrics) and Thomas Meehan (book) Directed by Martin Charnin Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 W. Read more

The 20 November 2014 by Chicagotheaterbeat
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A Bel Canto Bonanza — The Met Presents Bellini’s ‘La Sonnambula’ and ‘I...

Diana Damrau (center) and Javier Camarena (left) in La Sonnambula (Photo: Jonathan Tichler / Met Opera)Figaro Here, Figaro There, Figaro EverywhereHow much has... Read more

The 28 November 2014 by Josmar16
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AVA’s L’italiana Sails Despite Evening’s Perfect Storm of Challenges

Operatoonity.com review: L’italiana In Algeri presented by the Academy of Vocal Arts Composer: Gioachino Rossini; libretto: Angelo Anelli based on his earlier... Read more

The 22 November 2014 by Galegirl
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Review: King Lear (Chicago Shakespeare Theater)

King Lear Written by William Shakespeare Directed by Barbara Gaines at Chicago Shakespeare, Navy Pier (map) thru Nov 9 | tickets: $48-$78 | more info Check for... Read more

The 02 November 2014 by Chicagotheaterbeat
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Review: Animal Farm (Steppenwolf Theatre)

Animal Farm Adapted by Althos Low Directed by Hallie Gordon at Steppenwolf Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted (map) thru Nov 16 | tickets: $20 | more info Check for... Read more

The 04 November 2014 by Chicagotheaterbeat
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Metropolitan Opera Preview: Lady Macbeth of the Mtsensk District

The Met brings the Shostakovich opera back for the first time in 14 years. by Paul J. Pelkonen That's no moon...A scene from Lady Macbeth of the Mtsensk... Read more

The 03 November 2014 by Superconductor
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Review: Porgy and Bess (Lyric Opera of Chicago, 2014)

Porgy and Bess Written by George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin, and DuBose and Dorothy Heyward Directed by Francesca Zambello Civic Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Dr. Read more

The 22 November 2014 by Chicagotheaterbeat
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