Nathaniel Stampley, Danni Smith in “Man of La Mancha” at Marriott Theatre/Photo: Liz Lauren
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Man of La Mancha
(Marriott Theatre)
A refreshingly modern take on the Broadway classic
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The Grapes of Wrath
(The Gift Theatre)
Frank Galati’s adaptation of John Steinbeck’s masterpiece gets a timely Chicago revival
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(Chicago Human Rhythm Project)
A weeklong celebration of the next generation of hoofers
(Thodos Dance Chicago)
Thodos company members strut their choreographic stuff
Thodos company members strut their choreographic stuff
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The Importance of Being Earnest
(Dead Writers Theatre Collective)
Puts the “screw” in screwball
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