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Home » Astonrep Theatre Company

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Posted inArts & Culture

Twenty years on, The Laramie Project is as relevant as ever

by Albert Williams June 20, 2018August 18, 2021

It asks questions that are fundamental to our national identity.

Posted inArts & Culture

Five Guys Named Moe, The Funny Papers, and eight more new stage shows to see

by Chicago Reader September 20, 2017August 18, 2021

A Louis Jordan tribune and a satire of the 21st-century news biz are among this week’s best bets.

Posted inArts & Culture

American Hero, Into the Empty Sky, and eight more new theater reviews

by Chicago Reader May 17, 2017August 18, 2021

“Sandwich artists” go rogue and nameless women go nowhere in two of this week’s notable stage shows.

Posted inArts & Culture

The Beauty Queen of Leenane, Gender Breakdown, and nine more stage shows to see now

by Chicago Reader March 1, 2017August 18, 2021

A black Irish comedy and a look at inequity in the local theater scene are among this week’s best bets.

Posted inArts & Culture

1776, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, and six more new theater reviews

by Chicago Reader September 8, 2016August 18, 2021

Two well-loved musicals are among this week’s highlights.

Carolyn Hoerdemann and Colm O'Reilly in The Elevator Tours
Posted inArts & Culture

The 25th annual Rhinofest isn’t getting old

by Tony Adler January 15, 2014August 18, 2021

Performing kids and a tribute to Jenny Magnus fill Prop Thtr for Rhinofest’s 25th anniversary

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