Articles filed under Professional Theater
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Steppenwolf's 'Visiting Edna' delivers dramatic punch in the gutSep 27, 2016 6:00 am - The renowned naturalism of the Steppenwolf Theatre gets a hearty dose of meta in “Visiting Edna,” the opening play of artistic director Anna Shapiro's first full season ...
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'Hamilton' aims to wow Chicago theater fansSep 23, 2016 12:00 pm - It's relatively easy for the U.S. Mint to reproduce $10 bills bearing the likeness of America's first Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander Hamilton. But it's a whole oth...
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Theater events: Chicago Shakespeare stages 'Tug of War' sequelSep 23, 2016 1:00 am - 'Civil Strife' commences Having fought wars overseas, the houses of York and Lancaster return home where members battle each other for England's throne in "Civil St...
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'Hamilton' extends Chicago stay; tickets on sale Sept. 27Sep 21, 2016 11:00 pm - The "Hamilton" ticket scramble recommences at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27, when a new block of tickets goes on sale for the Chicago production. Days before previews begin ...
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Cast, score standouts in Goodman's 'Wonderful Town'Sep 21, 2016 1:00 pm - YouTube Jaunty and effervescent, Leonard Bernstein's score crosses genres, incorporating swing, Broadway and modern classical along with Irish and Latin music. The compo...
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$15 million tax credit to fund Aurora arts centerSep 17, 2016 1:00 am - For the arts in Aurora, the future looks ever brighter thanks to a multimillion-dollar tax credit that will help fund a new downtown arts center. The Illinois Housing D...
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Theater events: Steel Beam fetes Shakespeare in 90 minutesSep 16, 2016 6:00 am - Shakespeare abridged Steel Beam Theatre marks the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare's death and the start of the company's 16th season with "The Complete Wor...
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Writers Theatre's 'Julius Caesar' a tale for our timeSep 15, 2016 11:00 pm - “That part of tyranny that I do bear, I can shake off at pleasure.” Among the uneasy musings of Roman citizens that bookend Writers Theatre's superb production of “Juliu...
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Musical 'Something Rotten!' to close on Broadway on Jan. 1Sep 15, 2016 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - The Tony Award best musical nominee "Something Rotten!" - a valentine to Broadway shows - will close on the Great White Way early next year. Kevin McColl...
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Suburban playwright's 'Naperville' gets Chicago premiereSep 14, 2016 11:00 pm - At some point in a writer's professional life, he or she hears this advice: Write about what you know. Mat Smart took that advice to heart and applied it to his play “N...