The baseball musical "Bull Durham" strikes out at Paper Mill, where a talented cast battles weak pacing in this unnecessary…
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1,650 playwrights want in: Why the O’Neill remains American theater’s essential incubator
The National Playwrights Conference received one of the highest number of entries in decades, proving there's a thirst for new…
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5 regional theater productions worth the trip this October
From Pulitzer winners to unpredictable solo shows, October's regional theater serves female revolutionaries, immigrant stories, and William Finn's legacy.
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Steppenwolf’s ‘Mr. Wolf’ gets lost in its own universe
Strong acting elevates "Mr. Wolf" at Steppenwolf, although Rajiv Joseph's family drama suffers from distracting metaphors, plot holes, and an…
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Kokandy goes ‘full swoon,’ resurrecting one of Broadway’s most controversial musicals
Kokandy Productions brings "Jekyll & Hyde" back to Chicago after 15 years with full orchestration, gothic camp, and zero apologies.
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5 regional theater productions worth the trip this September
Discover 5 must-see regional theater productions opening in September 2025, from Q Brothers' hip-hop "Julius Caesar" to solo shows across…
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From Louis Vuitton to a spectacular Hall of Dreams: Inside artist Takashi Murakami’s CMA retrospective
Takashi Murakami's retrospective at Cleveland Museum of Art transforms nuclear war and natural disasters into a spectacular, immersive experience with…
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This underground Chicago theater just made ‘Amélie’ better than Broadway
Kokandy's whimsical 'Amélie' starring Aurora Penepacker proves intimacy beats spectacle at Chopin Theatre through September 28.
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Adam Lambert’s “Heaven on Their Minds” teaser has ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ fans praying for Broadway transfer
Adam Lambert and Andrew Lloyd Webber drop a stunning "Heaven on Their Minds" teaser for the Hollywood Bowl's "Jesus Christ…
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5 regional theater productions worth the trip this August
Discover the best regional theater this August, from Broadway stars at Ogunquit Playhouse to a fresh take on Oscar Wilde…
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