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The Mark of Kane
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Review: Holy Bat-Signal! The Mark of Kane Shines Searchlight on Creation of Batman

Terry McCabe directs the first play in Mark Pracht's comic book trilogy at Chicago's City Lit Theater.
Mary Beth Fisher and Bubba Weiler in Rebecca Gilman's <em>Swing State</em> at the Geffen Playhouse
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Review: Playwright Rebecca Gilman Subtly Reflects the National Mood in Swing State
Gilman's pithy new work, starring Mary Beth Fisher, is having its world premiere at the Goodman Theatre.
Older Allie (Maryann Plunkett), Middle Allie (Joy Woods), and Younger Allie (Jordan Tyson) in Chicago Shakespeare Theater's world premiere production of <em>The Notebook</em>
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Review: The Notebook Keeps Its Romantic Heart Intact in New Ingrid Michaelson Musical
The musical, with a book by Bekah Brunstetter and direction by Michael Greif and Schele Williams, is running at Chicago Shakespeare Theater.
Steven Skybell as Tevye in <em>Fiddler on the Roof</em> at Chicago's Lyric Opera.
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Review: Steven Skybell Plays Tevye Again, This Time in English, in Lyric Opera's Fiddler on the Roof
The Chicago company brings a lauded German production to America, with an orchestra of over 60 players.
Taylor Iman Jones, Javier Muñoz, and Beth Leavel lead the cast of <em>The Devil Wears Prada, the Musical</em> at Chicago's James M. Nederlander Theatre.
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Review: The Devil Wears Prada Is a Pleasant but Uninspired Knockoff of the Film
The new musical, with score by Elton John and Shaina Taub, shakes down at Chicago's Nederlander Theatre.
The cast of <em>1919</em> includes (top, l to r) Sheldon D. Brown, Demorris Burrows, Jessica Dean Turner, (bottom, l to r) Max Thomas, Sola Thompson, and Alexis Jeane Ward.
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1919 Announces Casting for Steppenwolf Production
Steppenwolf for Young Adults presents the world premiere stage adaptation of Eve L. Ewing's collection of poems.
Elton John poses with the cast of <em>The Devil Wears Prada</em> backstage at Chicago's James M. Nederlander Theatre.
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See Elton John at Last Night's Performance of The Devil Wears Prada, The Musical
The composer visited the cast backstage following the performance.
The cast of <em>The Most Spectacularly Lamentable Trial of Miz Martha Washington</em>
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Steppenwolf Sets Cast for The Most Spectacularly Lamentable Trial of Miz Martha Washington
Whitney White will direct the play by Pulitzer winner James Ijames.
Listen to "If This Is Love" From <em>The Notebook</em> Musical
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Listen to "If This Is Love" From The Notebook Musical
Ingrid Michaelson performs the song ahead of The Notebook's Chicago world premiere.
Watch Elton John Preview His and Shaina Taub's New Songs From <em>The Devil Wears Prada</em>
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Watch Elton John Preview His and Shaina Taub's New Songs From The Devil Wears Prada
The new musical has its world premiere this summer in Chicago.
Heckie (Sharriese Y. Hamilton), Frank (Jonathan Butler-Duplessis), Maizie (Ann Delaney), Ellen Fields (Jaye Ladymore), George (Alex Goodrich)— in Chicago Shakespeare's world premiere production of <em>It Came From Outer Space</em>
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Review: It Came From Outer Space, Ray Bradbury's Cult Classic Saucer Saga, Lands in Chicago
The world-premiere musical is directed by Laura Braza.
Samantha Williams, Paul Alexander Nolan, and the cast of <em>Life After</em>
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Review: Life After Plumbs the Depths of a Teen's Grief After a Parent's Death
Britta Johnson's new musical is running at Chicago's Goodman Theatre.
Ingrid Michaelson pens the music and lyrics for <em>The Notebook</em>, making its world premiere at Chicago Shakespeare Theater.
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The Notebook Musical Announces Casting for Chicago World Premiere
Tony winner Maryann Plunkett will play one of three Allies in the new Ingrid Michaelson musical.
Diana DeGarmo and Ace Young in <em>Skates</em>
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Review: Diana DeGarmo and Ace Young in Roller Rink Coming-of-Age Story Skates
The new musical has its world premiere at the restored Studebaker Theater in Chicago.
Beth Leavel and Taylor Iman Jones
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Javier Muñoz and More Join Beth Leavel and Taylor Iman Jones in Devil Wears Prada Musical
The new musical is written by Elton John, Shaina Taub, and Kate Wetherhead.
Demi Davis performing her winning monologue as Ruby from August Wilson's <em>King Hedley II</em>.
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13th Annual August Wilson Monologue and Design Competitions Announce Winners
Hundreds of Chicago high school students participated in this year's competition.
The Court Theatre exterior
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Chicago's Court Theatre to Receive 2022 Regional Theatre Tony Award
The theater is currently in its 67th season.
Conor Ryan as Christian and Courtney Reed as Satine in the North American tour of <em>Moulin Rouge! The Musical</em>.
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Review: Moulin Rouge! The Musical North American Tour Sparkles in Chicago Launch
Director Alex Timbers and choreographer Sonya Tayeh helm the production, led by Courtney Reed and Conor Ryan.
The original cast of <em>Grease</em> in 2011
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Grease Making-Of Book to Be Released on 50th Anniversary of Broadway Opening
The new book is edited by Tom Moore, Adrienne Barbeau, and Ken Waissman, all of whom were involved with the original production.
A scene from <em>Phantom</em>
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Korean Production of Maury Yeston and Arthur Kopit's Phantom Coming to Cinemas This Summer
The musical will be presented with English subtitles.
Austin Pendleton is currently appearing in the Broadway run of Tracy Letts's <em>The Minutes</em>, which began at Steppenwolf. He will appear in a new production of Harold Pinter's <em>No Man's Land</em> as part of the Steppenwolf 2022-23 season.
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Steppenwolf Announces 2022-23 Season, With Plays by James Ijames, Rajiv Joseph, and Harold Pinter
This will be the Chicago company's first full season in its new expanded home.
The cast of <em>Six</em> performs at CIBC Theatre.
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Review: Audiences Are Losing Their Heads Over the Six Tour
The first of two planned North American tours kicks off at CIBC Theatre.
Adam Jacobs and Betsy Morgan star in Rodgers and Hammerstein's <em>The King and I</em>, directed by Alan Paul, at Drury Lane Theatre.
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Review: Betsy Morgan and Adam Jacobs Prove Good Fits for The King and I
Chicago's Drury Lane Theatre revives the classic musical with a cast of 33.
Pete Townshend and Des McAnuff
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The Who's Tommy 30th Anniversary Revival to Debut at Chicago's Goodman Theatre
Pete Townshend and Des McAnuff will reinvestigate the musical for a contemporary audience.