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Stage Top 5: August 2022

by Brian Hieggelke | July 28, 2022

by Brian Hieggelke
July 28, 2022September 26, 2022Filed under:
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Langston Hughes/Photo: Gordon Parks

1
Campaigns, Inc.
(Timeline Theatre)
The world premiere of Will Allan’s political comedy about the origins of “fake news.”
Starts August 3

2
Fun Home
(Copley Theatre at the Paramount)
The Tony Award-winning musical makes its way to Aurora via the new “Bold” series.
Starts August 3

3
Trevor Noah
(Hard Rock Live)
“The Daily Show” host brings his “Back to Abnormal” tour to Northern Indiana
August 13, 7pm

4
My Brother Langston
(Black Ensemble Theater)
Set in the poet’s apartment, as he is joined by famous guests, with music from the Harlem Renaissance.
Starts August 13

5
Chagall in School
(Grippo Stage Company)
The world premiere of James Sherman’s comedy based on the life of the artist Marc Chagall.
Starts August 26

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