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Friday, June 2, 2023

10 things to do around Chicago: Cirque, Gospel Music Fest and a run for the zoo by Chicago Tribune Staff

There’s more on offer this weekend than Taylor Swift, with everything from a return of Cirque du Soleil and “West Side Story” to the Lincoln Park Run for the Zoo.

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023

Auditorium Theatre’s 2023-24 season: Dance notables and ‘Infernal Comedy’ starring John Malkovich by Chicago Tribune Staff

The subscription season opens in November with a performance from Deeply Rooted Dance Theater.

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Thursday, August 30, 2018

Chicago theater openings for Aug. 31- Sept. 6 by Chicago Tribune Staff

Friday “Big Giant Love”: In a solo show, writer and performer Maureen Muldoon explores what happens when a child changes gender. Through Sept. 23 at Madison Street Theatre, 1010 Madison …

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Tuesday, February 27, 2018

Theater openings March 2-8 by Chicago Tribune Staff

Saturday “Plantation!”: A Texas family discovers the roots of its ancestral home in this world premiere directed by David Schwimmer. Through April 22 at Lookingglass Theatre, 821 N. Mich…

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Friday, January 19, 2018

15 shows to see now by Chicago Tribune Staff

"Beautiful – The Carole King Musical" ✭✭✭ 1/2 Chicago actress Sarah Bockel plays the lead in the current national tour of "Beautiful," the jukebox musical that celebrates the life a…

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Friday, January 12, 2018

13 shows to see now by Chicago Tribune Staff

"Beautiful – The Carole King Musical" ✭✭✭ 1/2 Chicago actress Sarah Bockel plays the lead in the current national tour of "Beautiful," the jukebox musical that celebrates the life a…

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Thursday, January 11, 2018

Theater openings Jan. 12-18 by Chicago Tribune Staff

Saturday “Cal in Camo”: A new mom struggles with her growing family in Rivendell’s latest. Through Feb. 17 at Rivendell Theatre Ensemble, 5779 N. Ridge Ave.; 773-334-7728 and www.riven…

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Thursday, January 4, 2018

13 shows to see now by Chicago Tribune Staff

"42nd Street" ✭✭✭✭ Think you've seen "42nd Street" before? Not with jazz-funk orchestrations and a rock drum set and a truly diverse cast, not with choreography closer to Savion Glo…

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Theater openings Jan. 5-11 by Chicago Tribune Staff

Friday “Blue Over You”: Michael Joseph Mitchell stars in a one-man comedic show that examines the complexities of marriage. Through Jan. 28 at Northminster Presbyterian Church, 2515 Cent…

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Thursday, December 28, 2017

The most-read stories of the year by Chicago Tribune Staff

Throughout a year of Chicago theater controversies, sudden loss and continuing calls for stages that wholly reflect our city, what stories most engaged Theater Loop readers in 2017? They car…

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Wednesday, December 27, 2017

The most memorable stories of the year by Chicago Tribune Staff

Another year filled with hundreds of Chicago theater opening nights has come and gone, which means another year of hundreds of Tribune reviews, interviews and features have gone to print. In…

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Tuesday, December 5, 2017

Theater openings Dec. 8-14 by Chicago Tribune Staff

Friday “The Christmas Schooner”: John Reeger and Julie Shannon’s warmhearted holiday tale about the first Christmas tree ship sails back to the Mercury Theater. Through Dec. 31 at Merc…

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Tuesday, November 28, 2017

Theater openings Dec. 1-7 by Chicago Tribune Staff

Friday | “Pine”: Heaters and blankets will be provided at this outdoor performance of a comedy about seasonal workers selling Christmas trees. Through Dec. 10 at Uncommon Ground, 1401 W.…

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Friday, November 17, 2017

Theater openings Nov. 17-23 by Chicago Tribune Staff

Friday “The Book of Will”: Shakespeare’s company stages the First Folio in this Chicago premiere by Lauren Gunderson. Through Dec. 17 at Northlight Theatre, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie; …

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Sunday, June 7, 2015

Updating Live: Tony Award winners by Chicago Tribune Staff

The 69th annual Tony Awards, honoring excellence in Broadway theater, air tonight on CBS.

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Updating Live: Tony Award winners by Chicago Tribune Staff

The 69th annual Tony Awards, honoring excellence in Broadway theater, air tonight on CBS beginning at 7:00 p.m. CT.

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Updating Live: Tony Award winners by Chicago Tribune Staff

The 69th annual Tony Awards, honoring excellence in Broadway theater, air tonight on CBS.

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2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards