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“Arts in the Dark” Parade Glows

“Arts in the Dark” Parade Glows

| October 27, 2024

By Cate Rees-Hessel with Wes Hessel The tenth annual “Arts in the Dark” parade drew a fabulously large crowd on

Get “Clued In” to the Best Improv Mystery

Get “Clued In” to the Best Improv Mystery

| October 27, 2024

By Wes Hessel Second City, in partnership with High Stakes Productions, has put together a mystery of mirth. “Clued In:

“Atonement” Demonstrates Intently Perception Isn’t Everything

“Atonement” Demonstrates Intently Perception Isn’t Everything

| October 24, 2024

By Flo Mano with Wes Hessel The story is based on true circumstances at an English manor in 1935, just

“La Llorona” Turns Legend to Lesson

“La Llorona” Turns Legend to Lesson

| October 15, 2024

By Cate Rees-Hessel with Flo Mano and Wes Hessel Ballet 5:8, under the direction of the enormously talented and lovely

“Act of God” Illuminates

“Act of God” Illuminates

| October 12, 2024

By Cate Rees-Hessel Copley Theater’s production of “Act of God” is an interesting three person show; in the role of

“We Are All One” – extended to November 24th…

“We Are All One” – extended to November 24th…

| October 11, 2024

By Cate Rees-Hessel I am always impressed with Jackie Taylor’s Black Ensemble productions – this company’s musicals are innovative and

Oil Lamp’s “First Date” Shines

Oil Lamp’s “First Date” Shines

| October 4, 2024

By Cate Rees-Hessel Oil Lamp Theater’s stellar production of “First Date” is a must-see musical comedy. The venue itself is

“Fidelio” Keeping The Faith

“Fidelio” Keeping The Faith

| October 2, 2024

By Flo Mano with Wes Hessel The only opera composed by the great Beethoven, “Fidelio” demonstrates the importance of being

“Henry V” Excels at Navy Pier

“Henry V” Excels at Navy Pier

| September 27, 2024

By Cate Rees-Hessel Chicago Shakespeare has another winner on their Courtyard Stage. “Henry V” (or Harry, as he is referred

Lyric’s “Rigoletto” Soars in Season Opener

Lyric’s “Rigoletto” Soars in Season Opener

| September 22, 2024

By Cate Rees-Hessel with Flo Mano It was a full house for the opening night of the Lyric Opera’s season