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Work Pays Off as Metropolis “9 to 5” Bursts with Energy, Fun, and Meaning

May 16, 2024

Red Theater’s Bare-Bones “Hamlet” Burns with Fiery Intensity at Edge Off Broadway

April 30, 2024

“Guys and Dolls” at Drury Lane Theatre Adds Excitement to Familiar Story

April 25, 2024

“The S Paradox” by Babes With Blades Bends Time in Futuristic Sword Play Thriller

April 24, 2024

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Gregory Stewart Masterfully Channels the Voice of Nat “King” Cole in “Just One of Those Things (And More)”

January 14, 2024

“Just One of Those Things (And More)”, depicting the life of Nat “King” Cole, is highly enjoyable thanks to the...

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Citadel Theatre’s Holiday Musical Heart Warmer “She Loves Me” Delivers the Goods

January 2, 2024

Adding to his hitmaker reputation, director Matthew Silar has turned in Citadel Theatre’s best production yet with the heartwarming musical...

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Gobble Up the Sugary Goodness of Paramount Theatre’s Wonderful “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”

January 2, 2024

Director Trent Stork’s brilliant “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” will be delighting audiences at Paramount Theatre through January 14, 2024....

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Metropolis “Christmas Carol” Dances with Winter Splendor

All around the country, theatre companies are unveiling their holiday programming. At Metropolis Performing Arts Centre in Arlington Heights, IL,...

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Experience the Magic of Jim Henson Live on Stage with Family Fun Holiday Show “Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas”

EMMET OTTER ARRIVES IN CHICAGO - The magic of Jim Henson and the wonder of the holidays arrive at the...

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Second City Improv Talents Shine in Hysterical “Oh, The Places You’ll Glow”

The Second City is Chicago’s premier home for improv and sketch comedy. “Oh, The Places You'll Glow” is currently slaying...

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Brilliant is an Understatement! Marriott’s “Beautiful” is a Bonafide Work of Art!

THEATRE REVIEW: Marriott Theatre has been churning out award-worthy musical theater spectaculars all year. They’ve saved the best for last....

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Rebecca Spence Astounds in All-Around Magnificent ‘The Lion in Winter’ at Court Theatre

November 30, 2023

Court Theatre in Chicago is staging “The Lion in Winter” through December 3rd and theatre lovers are advised to make...

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Elgin Theatre Company Delivers Heartwarming Holiday Classic “It’s a Wonderful Life”