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A Triumphant Return
If you are a lover of Shakespeare who has been in the Bay Area for a while (or generations), you probably know and love Shakespeare Santa...
Alexandra Beall Garfield
Aug 13, 20234 min read


Pure Magic
If you love Harry Potter, you likely already know about the Curran Theater's semi-permanent installation of Harry Potter and the Cursed
Alexandra Garfield
Dec 14, 20194 min read


Back to Saigon
Since its debut in North America over 28 years ago, Miss Saigon continues to delight audiences. The story is based on Puccini’s Madame Butt
Cathleen Beall
Nov 17, 20193 min read


Electrifying
The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical is a rare musical that combines all of the magic of an epic fantasy with the fun of a childre
Alexandra Garfield
May 12, 20193 min read


Be Found
Dear Evan Hansen is a show about now. About every person who has ever felt lonely or left out or insecure—it’s about all of us. Deftly bring
Alexandra Garfield
Dec 8, 20183 min read


Go-Go to the New Go-Go’s Musical
Get ready to go-go mad for Head Over Heels, the new Go-Go’s musical currently running a pre-Broadway engagement at San Francisco’s Curran Th
Alexandra Garfield
Apr 20, 20183 min read


Deconstructing the Woods
If you’re willing to use your imagination, you’re in for a real treat with The Fiasco Theater's Into the Woods. This minimalistic produc
Alexandra Garfield
Apr 7, 20173 min read


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
Dec 9, 20153 min read


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
Dec 2, 20153 min read


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
Dec 2, 20154 min read


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
Nov 25, 20153 min read


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
Nov 2, 20151 min read


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
Nov 2, 20152 min read


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
Nov 2, 20151 min read


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...
Alexandra Garfield
Nov 2, 20151 min read
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