Jesmyn Ward's debut essay collection is luminous and at times repetitive, but essential reading on Black Southern life.
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New biographies bring Judy Blume and Toni Morrison down to earth
Two new books revisit Toni Morrison and Judy Blume with clarity, honesty, and a closer look at their work and…
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‘The Wild Party’ gets a sharp new vision. The old problems remain.
Lili-Anne Brown reimagines 'The Wild Party' brilliantly, but the script mistakes a guest list for a plot.
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What three productions are saying about Asian visibility right now
From disco Marcos to corporate climbers, three regional theater productions are asking who gets to rise and what the climb…
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In ‘Miss Julie,’ Court Theatre finds something new inside a very old birdcage
Court Theatre's stunningly designed "Miss Julie" reimagines Strindberg's 1888 play with a thoughtful commentary about race and class.
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‘Pot Girls’ delivers a smoky riff on Caryl Churchill’s classic play but can’t clear the air
The Story Theatre's "Pot Girls" is a bold, brainy reimagining with scenes that cut deep, but the play's ambitious reach…
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Why Chicago is the place to experience dance right now
Chicago's winter dance scene heats up with Joffrey Ballet, Hubbard Street, and Red Clay premieres. Here's what you can't miss.
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Can fabric and collage dismantle colonial history? Firelei Báez makes a breathtaking case
Firelei Báez transforms MCA Chicago into an immersive Caribbean dreamscape that questions colonial history. On view through May 31.
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Book Review: Can you grieve a brother and a country at the same time? Novelist Brenda Navarro says yes
Brenda Navarro's "Eating Ashes" follows a sister's grief after her brother's death in Spain. Diego Luna is adapting the novel…
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