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Stage Top 5: March 2024

by Brian Hieggelke | March 1, 2024

by Brian Hieggelke
March 1, 2024February 29, 2024Filed under:
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  • Top 5 Lists

Aida/Photo: Scott Suchman

1
The Penelopiad
(Goodman Theatre)
Margaret Atwood’s “remix” of “The Odyssey” is Susan V. Booth’s first production as director since taking the artistic helm at the Goodman.
Starts March 2

2
Sondheim Tribute Revue
(Theo)
A one-of-a-kind intimate tribute to the late musical giant.
Starts March 8

3
Aida
(Lyric Opera)
Verdi’s masterpiece gets its first Lyric production in over a decade.
Starts March 9

4
Purpose
(Steppenwolf Theatre)
A world premiere from this season’s Broadway darling, playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins.
Starts March 14

5
The Good
(Curious Theatre Branch)
Jenny Magnus sings her way through a loose riff on Marcus Aurelius’ “Meditations.”
Starts March 29

Tagged:
  • Branden Jacobs-Jenkins
  • Curious Theatre Branch
  • Goodman Theatre
  • Jenny Magnus
  • Lyric Opera
  • Margaret Atwood
  • Sondheim
  • Steppenwolf Theatre
  • Susan V. Booth
  • Theo
  • Verdi

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