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Brian Cox as Bach and Peter De Jersey as Voltaire in "The Score" at Theatre Royal Bath. Photo by Manuel Harlan.
Brian Cox as Bach and Peter De Jersey as Voltaire in "The Score" at Theatre Royal Bath. Photo by Manuel Harlan.
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5 regional theater productions worth the trip this September
Lauren Emily Whalen Lauren Emily Whalen Sep 1, 2026 0

This September's regional theater features parasocial obsession, censored theater, artistic icons under pressure, and a world-premiere musical.

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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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Collage of regional theater productions February 2026
Collage of regional theater productions February 2026
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5 regional productions worth the trip this February
Lauren Emily Whalen Lauren Emily Whalen Feb 2, 2026 0

From Pulitzer Prize winners to disco dictatorships, February's regional theater lineup proves the best antidote to winter malaise is a…

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Cher Álvarez and Patrick Heusinger in "Paranormal Activity at Chicago Shakespeare Theater.
Cher Álvarez and Patrick Heusinger in "Paranormal Activity at Chicago Shakespeare Theater.
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Chicago Shakespeare’s ‘Paranormal Activity’ proves horror can be highbrow
Lauren Emily Whalen Lauren Emily Whalen Oct 18, 2025 0

The live "Paranormal Activity" at Chicago Shakespeare is terrifyingly good—witty, well-acted, and packed with production value.

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  • Garry Starr: Classic Penguins, Off-Broadway, Sept. 8
  • The Ford / Hill Project, Off-Broadway, Sept. 8
  • In Honor of Jean-Michel Basquiat, Off-Broadway, Sept. 14
  • Pre-Existing Condition, Off-Broadway, Sept. 14
  • America, Who Hurt You?, Off-Broadway, Sept. 17
  • School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play, Broadway, Sept. 28

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  • Titaníque, Broadway, Sept. 20
  • An American Daughter, Off-Broadway, Sept. 20
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1 Minute Critic founder Matthew Wexler Matthew Wexler Sep 3, 2026
Brian Cox as Bach and Peter De Jersey as Voltaire in "The Score" at Theatre Royal Bath. Photo by Manuel Harlan.
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5 regional theater productions worth the trip this September
Lauren Emily Whalen Lauren Emily Whalen Sep 1, 2026
Missy Wise Vanderzee and Kevin Webb in Kokandy Productions' revival of "Sunday in the Park with George."
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Kokandy makes its point with an intimate ‘Sunday in the Park with George’
1 Minute Contributor Laura Zornosa Laura Zornosa Aug 31, 2026
'Return of the Buffalo' puppet in NYC
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40 buffalo puppets are about to go free-range across New York City
By Editors Aug 28, 2026
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