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Echoes of History in Tom Stoppard’s Masterwork
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Echoes of History in Tom Stoppard’s Masterwork

‘Leopoldstadt’ at Writers Theatre delivers a deeply personal warning against the illusion of safety.

A Brilliant Production of ‘Hamlet’ Explores the Cost of Holding a Murderer Accountable
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A Brilliant Production of ‘Hamlet’ Explores the Cost of Holding a Murderer Accountable

Set under the open sky, Oak Park Festival Theatre’s revival brings Shakespeare’s tragedy to life.

High Notes and Decrescendos: More Great Opera at the Met
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High Notes and Decrescendos: More Great Opera at the Met

Part 2 of the Metropolitan Opera’s 2026–2027 season features productions in 2027.

Gian Carlo Menotti: He Gave Us American Opera
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Gian Carlo Menotti: He Gave Us American Opera

In this installment of ‘The Art of Beautiful Music,’ we discover an Italian-born composer who brought traditional opera styles to America.

High Notes and Decrescendos: The Opera Is on at the Met
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High Notes and Decrescendos: The Opera Is on at the Met

In Part 1 of the Metropolitan Opera’s 2026-2027 season, the Met opera offers a variety of productions.

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Echoes of History in Tom Stoppard’s Masterwork

Echoes of History in Tom Stoppard’s Masterwork

‘Leopoldstadt’ at Writers Theatre delivers a deeply personal warning against the illusion of safety.

Vittorio Giannini: A Forgotten Operatic Master

Vittorio Giannini: A Forgotten Operatic Master

In this installment of ‘The Art of Beautiful Music,’ we meet an American composer who delighted audiences with his classical compositions.

A Brilliant Production of ‘Hamlet’ Explores the Cost of Holding a Murderer Accountable

A Brilliant Production of ‘Hamlet’ Explores the Cost of Holding a Murderer Accountable

Set under the open sky, Oak Park Festival Theatre’s revival brings Shakespeare’s tragedy to life.

‘Sukkot’: Seeking Connection Amid Dysfunction

‘Sukkot’: Seeking Connection Amid Dysfunction

The death of the family matriarch forces the Sullivans to either confront issues long buried or keep them from seeing the light of day.

High Notes and Decrescendos: More Great Opera at the Met

High Notes and Decrescendos: More Great Opera at the Met

Part 2 of the Metropolitan Opera’s 2026–2027 season features productions in 2027.

Gian Carlo Menotti: He Gave Us American Opera

Gian Carlo Menotti: He Gave Us American Opera

In this installment of ‘The Art of Beautiful Music,’ we discover an Italian-born composer who brought traditional opera styles to America.

High Notes and Decrescendos: The Opera Is on at the Met

High Notes and Decrescendos: The Opera Is on at the Met

In Part 1 of the Metropolitan Opera’s 2026-2027 season, the Met opera offers a variety of productions.

Oscar Wilde’s ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’ Delights in Chicagoland

Oscar Wilde’s ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’ Delights in Chicagoland

A sharp-witted production in the lush Austin Gardens proves that Wilde’s classic skewering of Victorian hypocrisy remains as deliciously entertaining as ever.

A Review of a New Serialized ‘Odyssey’ Audiobook

A Review of a New Serialized ‘Odyssey’ Audiobook

Why a human-led production shows we don’t need AI-narrated classics.