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Stage Top 5: February 2024

by Brian Hieggelke | January 31, 2024

by Brian Hieggelke
January 31, 2024January 15, 2024Filed under:
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Katy Sullivan in Chicago Shakespeare Theater’s “Richard III”/Photo: Jeff Sciortino

1
Judy’s Life’s Work
(Definition Theatre)
Definition debuts its new Hyde Park space with a world premiere by onetime Newcity critic Loy A. Webb.
Starts February 2

2
Richard III
(Chicago Shakespeare Theater)
Edward Hall directs his first show as Chicago Shakes’ artistic director, starring Tony Award-nominee Katy Sullivan.
Starts February 2

3
a home what howls (or the house what was ravine)
(Steppenwolf for Young Adults)
Matthew Paul Olmos’ world premiere play about a young activist’s fight for “her family’s right to live on their land.”
Starts February 7
4
The Matchbox Magic Flute
(Goodman Theatre)
Mary Zimmerman directs her new adaptation of Mozart’s opera.
Starts February 10

5
Wipeout
(Rivendell Theatre Ensemble )
World premiere by Aurora Real de Asua tells a story of “friendship, grief, and the unpredictable tides of life,” set on surfboards.
Starts February 29

Tagged:
  • Aurora Real de Asua
  • Chicago Shakespeare
  • Definition Theatre
  • Edward Hall
  • Goodman Theatre
  • Loy A. Webb
  • Mary Zimmerman
  • Matthew Paul Olmos
  • Rivendell Theatre
  • Steppenwolf

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