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Alexandra Garfield

IROQUOIS THEATER FIRE ROARS BACK TO LIFE IN BURNING BLUEBEARD

Heart-wrenching with a sprinkling of hope and a healthy serving of laughter, Burning Bluebeard intertwines two stories in one...

Alexandra Garfield

RIDE THE CYCLONE: CHICAGO SHAKESPEARE THEATER’S MUSICAL ROLLER COASTER

You may not think that a musical can start out with six deaths and still be uplifting and funny without negating the tragedy of loss. But...

Alexandra Garfield

LOOKINGGLASS THEATER SHARES A TREASURE WITH CLASSIC TREASURE ISLAND

Set sail with the Lookingglass Theater for the best stage production of Treasure Island you may ever see. The swashbuckling adventure and...

Alexandra Garfield

YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU, AND YOU MAY NOT WANT TO

You Can’t Take It With You takes us back to a depression-era classic that feels all too relevant today. The show centers around the...

Alexandra Garfield

FUN FOR THE HOLIDAYS: FIND THE PERFECT OFF-LOOP SHOW THIS DECEMBER

The trees are bare and shopping malls are crazy. Snow is brewing in the clouds and sugarplum fairies are pirouetting in store windows. So...

Alexandra Garfield

A Chicago-Centric Musical for the Holidays

For a fun, historical and Chicago-centric musical, consider checking out The Christmas Schooner at the Mercury Theater. The musical tells...

Alexandra Garfield

A Twist on a Christmas Classic - The Nutcracker

If you’re looking for a new twist on a familiar classic that your kids will enjoy as much as you do, consider The Nutcracker from the...

Alexandra Garfield

Have a Grumpy Christmas

For those who just want a break from all the Christmas cheer, The Santaland Diaries is the show for you. This one-man show is based on...

Alexandra Garfield

A Radio Play for Modern and Nostalgic Theater Goers

If you only see one show this holiday season, consider It’s a Wonderful Life: Live In Chicago! Presented as a 1940s Radio Drama, eight...

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