‘Rachmaninoff and the Tsar’ in a Midwest Premiere
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‘Rachmaninoff and the Tsar’ in a Midwest Premiere

An evening of classical music and history captivates theatergoers with Hershey Felder’s latest biographical sketch.
An Intense ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ Resonates in Chicagoland
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An Intense ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ Resonates in Chicagoland

Music Theater Works’s production captures some of grim reality facing Jewish people today.
‘Always … Patsy Cline’: A Nostalgic Journey Into Jukebox History
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‘Always … Patsy Cline’: A Nostalgic Journey Into Jukebox History

This retro take on the career and life of singer Patsy Cline is an entertaining two-woman show.
‘An Iliad’: A One-Man Triumph at the Court Theatre
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‘An Iliad’: A One-Man Triumph at the Court Theatre

Beyond its fascinating narrative, “The Iliad” is still read because it tackles issues that are relevant to this day.
‘42 Balloons’: A Soaring Musical at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
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‘42 Balloons’: A Soaring Musical at Chicago Shakespeare Theater

A real-life event on July 2, 1982 is the subject of this new inspiring musical.

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‘Sober Songs’: Where Redemption Comes From Within

‘Sober Songs’: Where Redemption Comes From Within

A firm hand is often needed when a group of young adults meet at a church basement to deal with addiction, in this off-Broadway musical.
Mark Your Calendars for Wagner’s ‘The Ring of the Nibelung’

Mark Your Calendars for Wagner’s ‘The Ring of the Nibelung’

Next year celebrates the 150th anniversary of opera’s most epic masterpiece.
Considering Nontraditional Casting in All Directions

Considering Nontraditional Casting in All Directions

Perhaps we should broaden the range of the plays considered for nontraditional casting.
‘Rachmaninoff and the Tsar’ in a Midwest Premiere

‘Rachmaninoff and the Tsar’ in a Midwest Premiere

An evening of classical music and history captivates theatergoers with Hershey Felder’s latest biographical sketch.
‘Gene & Gilda’: Looking Back on That One Great Love

‘Gene & Gilda’: Looking Back on That One Great Love

Penguin Rep Theatre presents an inside look into the complicated relationship between filmdom’s funnyman and TV’s comedic star.
An Intense ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ Resonates in Chicagoland

An Intense ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ Resonates in Chicagoland

Music Theater Works’s production captures some of grim reality facing Jewish people today.
Madcap Misunderstandings on a Midsummer Night

Madcap Misunderstandings on a Midsummer Night

‘Shakes in the City: A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ pares down Shakespeare’s famous play to a mere 60-plus minutes.
The Kids’ TV Favorite ‘Arthur’ Shines as a Musical

The Kids’ TV Favorite ‘Arthur’ Shines as a Musical

‘Arthur™ & Friends Make a Musical’ is a wonderful new children’s show that demonstrates an important lesson.