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• Concert Review: The Highlander Way

  

  The sounds of Scotland come to Fukuoka. by Paul J. Pelkonen Maestro Shao-Chia Liu led the Kyushu Symphony Orchestra in Mendelssohn and Bruch.Photo from the... Read more

  The 27 February 2017 by   Superconductor
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• Review: Game Changers (Joffrey Ballet of Chicago)

  

  Beautiful and groundbreaking Review by Lauren Whalen After a unique and moving new , Joffrey Ballet continues its tradition of excellence with Game Changers ... Read more

  The 23 February 2017 by   Chicagotheaterbeat
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• Review: The Book of Joseph (Chicago Shakespeare Theater)

  

  Compelling, inspiring source material weakened by uneven structure Review by Lauren Whalen When Chicago Shakespeare Theater first commissioned The Book of... Read more

  The 26 February 2017 by   Chicagotheaterbeat
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• Twelve Days Under the Rising Sun

  

  An Overview of Hearing Japanese Orchestras by Paul J. Pelkonen Image from JapanLover.Me The 2017 Hearing Japanese Orchestras project provided the opportunity fo... Read more

  The 23 February 2017 by   Superconductor
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• Concert Review: Beyond the Zero

  

  The Hiroshima Symphony Orchestra plays for peace. by Paul J. Pelkonen (A version of this article was originally published in Japanese translation by the... Read more

  The 27 February 2017 by   Superconductor
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• Concert Review: The Original King of Comedy

  

  Herbert Blomstedt conducts the New York Philharmonic. by Paul J. Pelkonen Herbert Blomstedt at the helm of the New York Philharmonic.Photo by Chris Lee © 2016... Read more

  The 25 February 2017 by   Superconductor
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• Review: Captain Blood (First Folio Theatre)

  

  First Folio gleefully finds its sea legs Review by Catey Sullivan Swarthy pirates flashing rapiers, saucy wenches and ridiculously coiffed villains. In all,... Read more

  The 19 February 2017 by   Chicagotheaterbeat
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• Review: The Illusionists – Live from Broadway (Broadway in Chicago

  

  Terrific escapist entertainment Review by Catey Sullivan The Illusionists: Live from Broadway opens with Vegas-worthy flash, dazzle and cheesy pomposity.... Read more

  The 23 February 2017 by   Chicagotheaterbeat
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• Review: Bootycandy (Windy City Playhouse)

  

  Whether funny, disturbing or intriguing, 'Bootycandy' draws you in Review by Catey Sullivan The playlets that comprise Robert O'Hara's amusingly titled... Read more

  The 19 February 2017 by   Chicagotheaterbeat
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• Review: A Wonder in My Soul (Victory Gardens Theater)

  

  A world premiere drama full of joy, strength and fascinating characters Review by Catey Sullivan There's an important, provocative and entertaining story... Read more

  The 27 February 2017 by   Chicagotheaterbeat
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