'Hair' hasn't lost its bite. Discover why Kokandy Productions' Chicago revival earns a full five stars.
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5 regional theater productions worth the trip this July
Your regional theater summer guide: five shows worth the drive, the train, and the excuse to get off the couch.
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From Jonathan Groff in ‘Just in Time’ to June Squibb’s Broadway return, every 5-star review from 2025
1 Minute Critic gave 18 five-star reviews in our inaugural year. Jonathan Groff, June Squibb, and Chicago's Kokandy Productions were…
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‘Jekyll & Hyde’ gets a maximalist makeover in Kokandy’s powerhouse Chicago revival
Kokandy's "Jekyll & Hyde" trades intimacy for maximalism with powerhouse vocals, gothic sexuality, and a riveting lead performance.
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Kokandy goes ‘full swoon,’ resurrecting one of Broadway’s most controversial musicals
Kokandy Productions brings "Jekyll & Hyde" back to Chicago after 15 years with full orchestration, gothic camp, and zero apologies.
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This underground Chicago theater just made ‘Amélie’ better than Broadway
Kokandy's whimsical 'Amélie' starring Aurora Penepacker proves intimacy beats spectacle at Chopin Theatre through September 28.
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