Dorothy goes digital in Sphere's ambitious reimagining of "The Wizard of Oz." Spoiler: the tornado steals the show.
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This converted 1940s motel is the best-kept cultural secret in Las Vegas
Fergusons Downtown transforms a 1940s motel into Vegas's creative hub, featuring indie bookstores, local artisans, and a 42-foot truck sculpture.
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Chicago Shakespeare’s ‘Paranormal Activity’ proves horror can be highbrow
The live "Paranormal Activity" at Chicago Shakespeare is terrifyingly good—witty, well-acted, and packed with production value.
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‘Ragtime’ returns to Broadway with undeniable urgency and uncomfortable truths
The great American musical returns: "Ragtime"'s latest revival proves its message of social justice remains heartbreakingly relevant today.
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Limón Dance Company at 80: How a Mexican immigrant revolutionized American modern dance
Three works spanning eight decades showcase José Limón's enduring influence on modern dance at NYC's Joyce Theater through October 19.
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Goodman Theatre’s ‘Revolution(s)’: A punk fury musical that never figures out what it’s fighting for
"Revolution(s)" at Chicago's Goodman Theatre brings punk-metal-hip hop fury, but the world premiere musical can't focus its revolutionary message.
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Jordan E. Cooper on reclaiming divinity for those told they’re unworthy in ‘Oh Happy Day!’
"Oh Happy Day!" at The Public asks who deserves heaven. Jordan E. Cooper's answer: everyone. A must-see exploration of faith…
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In her new solo play, Jen Tullock embodies 11 lives shattered by one memoir
When a memoir about evangelical abuse goes public, everyone faces consequences. Jen Tullock's solo show explores faith and trauma through…
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‘Bull Durham’ at Paper Mill Playhouse: A swing and a miss
The baseball musical "Bull Durham" strikes out at Paper Mill, where a talented cast battles weak pacing in this unnecessary…
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Before John Patrick Shanley won an Oscar for ‘Moonstruck,’ he wrote this Italian American heartbreaker
John Patrick Shanley's rarely revived play returns to NYC with Broadway stars Mary Testa and Wade McCollum in a heartfelt…
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