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“Men of Soul” Celebrates 50 Years of BET Excellence
By Cate Rees-Hessel Jackie Taylor’s Black Ensemble Theater celebrates 50 years of incredible original musical entertainment with a stellar production
Raise a Glass at “The Last Word”
By Wes Hessel with Flo Mano “The Last Word” at iO Theater is the brainchild creation of writer Declan Grogan.
By Cate Rees-Hessel & Wes Hessel Oil Lamp Theater’s production of “The Last Five Years” sheds some light on the
Theater Legend Bill Pullinsi Is Fondly Remembered
By Cate Rees-Hessel Chicago theater innovator Bill Pullinsi was beautifully memorialized at the Broadway Playhouse on June 29th. The event
By Wes Hessel with Flo Mano Tin Drum Theater debuted the Chicago premiere of “Southern Rapture”, a satirical dramedy by
“A Little Night Music” Is A Lot Of Entertainment…
By Cate Rees-Hessel Once again, the Marriott Theater Lincolnshire brings us fabulous musical theater in the round with excellent vocals
By Cate Rees-Hessel Drury Lane’s production of “Nunsense” is a madcap romp that leaves the audience in stitches – the
“Untitled Vampire Play” Is A Bloody Good Time, And More…
By Wes Hessel & Cate Rees-Hessel Lookingglass Theatre is known for it’s innovative, unconventional productions, and “Untitled Vampire Play” is
Glorious “Eugene Onegin” Is Not To Be Missed
By Wes Hessel with Flo Mano The Joffrey Ballet and San Francisco Ballet co-produced “Eugene Onegin”, based on Alexander Pushkin’s
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