Drew & Lea Lachey's 'Label-less' has a script that stumbles, but vocals too good to miss.
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Gary Cole plays both mother and son in ‘Catch as Catch Can.’ And that’s just the beginning
Gary Cole plays an Italian mother and her son in Steppenwolf's "Catch as Catch Can"—a gripping Chicago premiere that's funny,…
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What queer communities owe each other, according to Max Hovey
Max Hovey's "No Fats, No Fems" challenges queer communities to examine the prejudice within. A candid, thought-provoking debut worth reading.
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‘Untitled Vampire Play’: the romcom Chicago didn’t know it was dying for
Lookingglass Theatre's world premiere is a sharp, funny vampire play with a near-perfect cast and one ill-timed tonal detour.
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How to get tickets to every 2026 Tony-winning Broadway show
Want tickets to the 2026 Tony-winning Broadway shows? We reviewed every one. Here's where to start.
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Free Shakespeare in the Park’s ‘Romeo & Juliet’ loses its passion chasing politics
Free Shakespeare in the Park's 'Romeo & Juliet' has a bold vision and a cast to match, but its border-town…
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‘Freak The Mighty’ has a star-making performance at its center and an identity crisis everywhere else
Cornelius Kittrell shines in Cleveland Play House's world premiere, but this ambitious new musical hasn't yet decided who it's playing…
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Music brings ‘Brokeback Mountain’ to life in Chicago Shakespeare’s North American premiere
'Brokeback Mountain' lands at Chicago Shakespeare—intimate, gorgeous, and nearly capturing Ennis and Jack's love.
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The Tony Awards reached America’s living room. Did Broadway make the sale?
We polled three people watching the Tony Awards from a couch in Cleveland. Their verdicts on every nominated musical are…
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My Tony pick for Best Musical may blow up. And I’m weirdly OK with it
Tony Awards predictions 2026: I voted with my gut, now I'm second-guessing. Can 'The Lost Boys' beat 'Schmigadoon!' for Best…
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