Tom Irwin in Steppenwolf Theatre Company’s “The Christians”/Photo: Michael Brosilow
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The Christians
(Steppenwolf Theatre Company)
Going to church, Steppenwolf style
2
The Magic Flute
(Lyric Opera of Chicago)
A spectacular reminder of simpler times
3
Mr. and Mrs. Pennyworth
(Lookingglass Theatre Company)
A rousing adventure, meta noir and heartbreaking love story all in one
4
The Winner…of Our Discontent
(The Second City)
Fixing America, one laugh at a time
5
The Hunter and The Bear
(Writers Theatre)
Equal parts heartwarming and spine tingling