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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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Les Misérables: The Arena Concert Spectacular.
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I went to ‘Les Misérables’ at Radio City and came home a singing student revolutionary
1 Minute Critic founder Matthew Wexler Matthew Wexler Jul 28, 2026
Prince. Photo by by Steven Parke.
Books
Before ‘Purple Rain’ hits Broadway, meet the photographer who knew Prince best
1 Minute Critic founder Matthew Wexler Matthew Wexler Jul 28, 2026
Cat Cohen in "Broad Strokes."
Reviews
Cat Cohen turns a near-death experience into Off-Broadway’s funniest solo show
1 Minute Critic founder Matthew Wexler Matthew Wexler Jul 27, 2026
Ciara Renée at Masquerade's After the Curtain.
Music
Ciara Renée turns the basement lounge at ‘Masquerade’ into a Parisian cabaret
Lindsay B. Davis Lindsay B. Davis Jul 27, 2026
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