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Review: The Toad Knew (Compagnie Du Hanneton)

As baffling as it is beautiful Review by Catey Sullivan For the opening of The Yard - Chicago Shakespeare's magnificently flexible new space on Navy Pier - the theater has... Read more

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Metropolitan Opera Preview: The Verdi Requiem

In place of the cancelled Forza, four concerts instead. by Paul J. Pelkonen The subject matter of the Verdi Requiem, in one image. Superconductor makes no... Read more

The 01 September 2017 by Superconductor
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Metropolitan Opera Preview: Hansel and Gretel

Cannibalism repurposed as holiday entertainment. by Paul J. Pelkonen A delightful time for the whole family. Photo courtesy the Metropolitan Opera. Read more

The 02 September 2017 by Superconductor
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Met Opera Round-Up: The Season’s Last Gasp — ‘Tristan,’ ‘The Flying Dutchman,’...

Till “Love-Death” Do Us PartWagnerian Love Couple: Ludwig Malvina Schnorr von Carolsfeld as Tristan and Isolde (1865)Tristan und Isolde, Wagner’s singular... Read more

The 02 September 2017 by Josmar16
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Review: Cicada Summer (Rough House Theater)

World premiere a beautiful piece of breathing, visual art The best coming-of-age stories are at once universal and unique. Adolescents experience many of the... Read more

The 02 September 2017 by Chicagotheaterbeat
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Metropolitan Opera Preview: Le Nozze Di Figaro

Mozart's comedy of masters, servants and class warfare returns. by Paul J. Pelkonen Ildar Abdrazakov and Isabel Leonard in a moment from Le Nozze di Figaro.... Read more

The 04 September 2017 by Superconductor
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Your Next Musical-Theater Project: Carmen Miranda — An Open Letter to...

The Brazilian Bombshell: Carmen MirandaDear Lin-Manuel,Are you ready for your next musical-theater challenge? Are you willing to hear about the artistic and... Read more

The 09 September 2017 by Josmar16
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Opera Review: Minnie Shot First

The New York City Opera opens with La fanciulla del West. by Paul J. Pelkonen A rootin'-tootin' romance: Jonathan Burton and Kristin Sampson in La fanciulla... Read more

The 09 September 2017 by Superconductor
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Festival Preview: Star Wars at the New York Philharmonic

A long time ago, in a concert hall far away... by Paul J. Pelkonen His name is Lord Vader. Be extremely polite.Star Wars art © 2017 Lucasfilm, Twentieth... Read more

The 11 September 2017 by Superconductor
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Review: The CiviliTy of Albert Cashier (Permoveo Productions)

Though more work needed, compelling story and strong performances make world premiere recommended Review by Lauren Whalen Not much is known about Albert... Read more

The 10 September 2017 by Chicagotheaterbeat
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Concert Review: Naked Crunch

Apocalyptica celebrate 20 years of Metallica crunch. by Paul J. Pelkonen The gentlemen of Apocalyptica: (l.r.) Eicca Toppinen, Perttu Kivilaasko, Paavo... Read more

The 12 September 2017 by Superconductor
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