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A collage of Chicago theater productions

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Spring stunners: 3 bold Chicago productions that redefine theater’s boundaries

Matthew Wexler May 8, 2025 0

Chicago's theater scene is heating up with three standout productions that deserve your attention.

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The cast of "Real Women Have Curves."

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Beyond the seams: ‘Real Women Have Curves’ stiches together the power of Latina sisterhood

Matthew Wexler May 16, 2025

(l to r) Luke Islam, Sara Gettelfinger, Keri René Fuller and Natalie Walker in "The Last Bimbo of the Apocalypse."

Reviews

Messy but magnetic: ‘The Last Bimbo of the Apocalypse’ is a Y2K fever dream worth catching

Matthew Wexler May 13, 2025

Jonathan Groff, Jennifer Simard, Andre De Shields

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Tony who? GALECA’s Dorian Awards celebrate theater without gender boundaries

Matthew Wexler May 13, 2025

Collage of Outer Critics Circle Award winners

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Outer Critics Circle Award winners (and where to see them!)

Matthew Wexler May 12, 2025