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Jack Cameron Kay and Harrison Ball in "Brokeback Mountain." Photo by Kyle Flubacker.
Jack Cameron Kay and Harrison Ball in "Brokeback Mountain." Photo by Kyle Flubacker.
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Music brings ‘Brokeback Mountain’ to life in Chicago Shakespeare’s North American premiere
1 Minute Contributor Laura Zornosa Laura Zornosa Jun 9, 2026 0

'Brokeback Mountain' lands at Chicago Shakespeare—intimate, gorgeous, and nearly capturing Ennis and Jack's love.

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What is art? What is crime? Colson Whitehead’s ‘Cool Machine’ lets its characters argue it out
By Melissa Iachan Jul 24, 2026
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In Ann Patchett’s ‘Whistler,’ a chance reunion never finds its footing
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‘Hair’ can still spark a revolution, and this Chicago revival proves it
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