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Anthony Roth Costanzo in "Galas" at Little Island.

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In ‘Galas,’ Anthony Roth Costanzo proves that camp and coloratura can co-exist

Matthew Wexler Sep 14, 2025 0

Countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo brings vocal chops to Charles Ludlam's drag-inspired "Galas" at Little Island through September 28.

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‘Galas’ at Little Island: Can Anthony Roth Costanzo scale Charles Ludlam’s comic mountain?

Matthew Wexler Aug 16, 2025 0

Anthony Roth Costanzo headlines Little Island's revival of Charles Ludlam's rarely produced Galas, promising vocal chops and comic genius against…

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Laurie Metcalf and Micah Stock in "Little Bear Ridge Road."

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Samuel D. Hunter’s ‘Little Bear Ridge Road’ proves real people aren’t always desperately doing things

Matthew Wexler Oct 30, 2025

Laura Bell Bundy, Kara Lindsay and the company of "Romy & Michele: The Musical."

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Laura Bell Bundy and Kara Lindsay prove ‘Romy & Michele’ were born for the stage, glittered heels and pink boas included

Lindsay B. Davis Oct 28, 2025

Matt Rodin and the company of "Beau the Musical."

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‘Beau the Musical’: This honky tonk’s got secrets and they’re coming out

Bobby McGuire Oct 27, 2025

David Moreland (center and the cast of Kokandy Productions' "Jekyll & Hyde."

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‘Jekyll & Hyde’ gets a maximalist makeover in Kokandy’s powerhouse Chicago revival

Lauren Emily Whalen Oct 27, 2025