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Lookingglass is Looking Great with “Circus Quixote”
By Wes Hessel and Cate Rees-Hessel Lookingglass Theatre has for years set a high bar of innovative productions, most involving
Oil Lamp Has Great Water Under “Abridged”
By Teresa Hellmann with Wes Hessel Oil Lamp Theater, in the charming town of Glenview, treated us to a delightful,
Drury Lane Gives a “Beautiful” Start to the New Year
By Catherine Rees-Hessel Drury Lane Theater in Oakbrook Terrace starts 2025 with “Beautiful: the Carole King Musical”. This delightful show
By Catherine Rees-Hessel Chicago Theatre Week 2025, a partnership of the League of Chicago Theatres and Choose Chicago in its
“The Heart Sellers” is Heartfelt
By Catherine Rees-Hessel “The Heart Sellers” at Northlight Theater absolutely stole my heart – it is thoroughly delightful and empowering.
“Avaaz” Lights Up the Stage at Chicago Shakes
By Catherine Rees-Hessel Chicago Shakespeare’s stellar production of “Avazz” is an absolute winner – it shines with the brightness we
“Black Panther” Beats with Wakandan Life
By Nick Nicholas with Wes Hessel “Marvel Studio’s Black Panther in Concert” at the Auditorium Theatre was an experience which
By Wes Hessel & Catherine Rees-Hessel The 2025 season at Lincolnshire’s Marriott Theatre marks their fiftieth anniversary of excellence in
By Sydney Milligan with Wes Hessel Tony-nominated first-generation Ghanian-American playwright Jocelyn Bioh’s “JaJa’s African Hair Braiding” is a laugh-out-loud comedy
“The Smuggler” Sneaks Up on You in a Good Way
“The Smuggler” is an award-winning one-man show by playwright Ronán Noone, currently performing at the Jackalope Theatre in a tour
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