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New Ohio Theatre's 'Journey Around My Bedroom' provides an inspiring escape
A promising, online adventure for young ones, puppetry lovers, and those in need of a lift.
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Jan 19, 20212 min read
20 Times I Missed Theatre in 2020
Across television, film, and Zoom theatre, here's what got me through 2020.
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Dec 31, 202010 min read
'The Hilary Duff Project' is, you guessed it, what dreams are made of
Sing to us, Paolo.
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Feb 13, 20202 min read
'Rhinofest' returns to Prop Thtr with its signature gusto and flair for risk taking
An event worth braving the cold, dark winter.
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Feb 3, 20206 min read
20 Must-See Moments in Chicago Theatre 2019
Sex dreams, ghostly melodies, and the loving, complicated nature of friendship marked this year.
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Dec 31, 20199 min read
Space Jams: 'Happy Birthday Mars Rover', 'Queen of Sock Pairing', & 'You Are Happy'
These days it feels like most contemporary plays fall into two categories: post-apocalyptic and hyper-realism. This year alone, I could...
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Dec 27, 20198 min read
Weeks 48 & 49: Documentaries, Royals
Sometimes the best drama is ripped from the headlines.
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Dec 22, 20198 min read
Weeks 46 & 47: Out of This World, Southern Lovin', and Duets!
Brush up on stories of space and sex.
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Dec 11, 20196 min read
'Always... Patsy Cline' at Firebrand Theatre is a love letter to female friendship
Have yourself a darn tootin’ good time. Ya hear?
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Nov 29, 20193 min read
History haunts us: 'Bloody Bathory', 'Sugar in Our Wounds', 'I Am Going...', & 'Stay on the Line'
Fall provides a charming backdrop for reflection.
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Nov 16, 20199 min read
Weeks 42 & 43: Ghostlight, 'Til Death
Love can be a real nightmare whether you choose a married man, ghost or murderer.
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Nov 13, 20196 min read
Cowboys, Zombies and Outlaws, Oh My!: 'Hell Followed With Her' at WildClaw Theatre
A vital release for catharsis and dark comedy.
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Oct 28, 20193 min read
Weeks 40 & 41: Haunted Homes, Get Witchy With It
Spellbound shenanigans and memorable covens are abound.
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Oct 22, 20196 min read
'The Raveling' at Walkabout Theater is a sensory packed, haunted family circus
Seventy minutes steeped in the traditions of home.
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Oct 14, 20193 min read
Weeks 38 & 39: Process is Performance, Shakes It Up
Get thee to reading our recap (you can skip the nunnery).
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Oct 7, 20197 min read
Weeks 36 & 37: Chicago History, Blown Youth
Oh, to be young and in Chicago.
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Oct 4, 20196 min read
Weeks 34 & 35: Make or Break It, Adaptations and Dolly!
We got our feel good, summer fixes one last time.
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Sep 25, 20197 min read
Weeks 32 & 33: Steam Heat, Movies Turned Musical
Our summertime recap continues with a week of hot films followed by movies that stood on their own before being adapted into musicals.
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Sep 24, 20196 min read
Weeks 30 & 31: Life Imitates Art, Art Imitates Life
Does a story need to be told or is it merely an extension of a high profile star's rise to fame?
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Sep 23, 20197 min read
'The Storefront Project' shows local, devised work: An Interview with Olivia Lilley & Tara Willis
A testament to Chicago's hidden, experimental work.
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Sep 20, 201915 min read
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