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• Review: The Balcony (Trap Door Theatre)

  

  The Balcony Written by Jean Genet Translated by Bernard Frechtman Directed by Max Truax Trap Door Theatre, 1655 W. Cortland (map) thru Oct 12 | tickets:... Read more

  The 12 September 2013 by   Chicagotheaterbeat
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• The Fab Four of Opera: Mozart, Verdi, Wagner & Puccini (Part Four)

  

  Three’s Company, One’s a CrowdUnfinished portrait of Mozart by Josef Lange (1789)Mozart, Verdi, and Wagner – of the three composers discussed so far, the most... Read more

  The 11 September 2013 by   Josmar16
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• City Opera Faces Doomsday

  

  Company announces emergency September fund-raising drive. by Paul J. Pelkonen The New York City Opera faces an imminent fiscal crisis.Image of Mike Myers as Dr. Read more

  The 09 September 2013 by   Superconductor
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• Review: Monty Python’s Spamalot (NightBlue Performing Arts)

  

  Spamalot Written by Eric Idle and John Du Prez Directed by David E. Walters at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont (map) thru Oct 6 | tickets: $30-$35 | more info Check... Read more

  The 08 September 2013 by   Chicagotheaterbeat
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• The Wagnerian Alternative

  

  Where to see music drama in 2013-14. by Paul J. Pelkonen Johan Engels' design for Act II of the new Parsifal in Chicago. Stage model by Johan Engels © 2013 Lyri... Read more

  The 29 August 2013 by   Superconductor
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• Review: Next to Normal (Drury Lane Theatre)

  

  Next to Normal Written by Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey Directed by William Osetek Drury Lane Theatre, Oakbrook Terrace (map) thru Oct 6 | tickets: $35-$49 | more... Read more

  The 29 August 2013 by   Chicagotheaterbeat
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• The Five Levels of the Metropolitan Opera Season

  

  Breaking down the 2013-14 season by degree of difficulty. by Paul J. Pelkonen Nathan Gunn seeks advice in a scene from The Magic Flute.Photo by Ken Howard © 201... Read more

  The 28 August 2013 by   Superconductor
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• Review: Pr0ne – A Casting Couch Musical Comedy (Underscore Theatre Company)

  

  Pr0ne: A Casting Couch Musical Comedy Written by Alex Higgin-Houser, David Kornfeld, Brendan Siegfried and Laura Stratford Directed by Alex Higgin-Houser at... Read more

  The 25 August 2013 by   Chicagotheaterbeat
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• Metropolitan Opera Preview: Arabella

  

  Delve into the Gilded Age with Strauss' romantic comedy. by Paul J. Pelkonen Lush life: The sumptuous hotel staircase is a central feature of Arabella. Photo... Read more

  The 22 August 2013 by   Superconductor
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• Metropolitan Opera Preview: Rigoletto

  

  A new cast takes over the Met's "Vegas" production. by Paul J. Pelkonen Neon glitz and flash are at the empty heart of the Met's new Vegas Rigoletto. Image ©... Read more

  The 09 August 2013 by   Superconductor
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