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Home » Circle Theatre

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Posted inArts & Culture

A time traveler takes in The View UpStairs and learns important lessons about life and community

by Dan Jakes July 6, 2018August 18, 2021

Or, the world’s worst gay white man sees the 1973 firebombing of a gay club and gets woke.

Posted inArts & Culture

Triassic Parq: The Musical, A Fool’s Journey, and five more new stage shows to see (or avoid)

by Chicago Reader July 26, 2017August 18, 2021

A remounted spoof with singing dinosaurs and a Misfit Circus cabaret are among this week’s best bets.

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

Fun Home, Betrayal, Graeme of Thrones, and 12 more new theater reviews

by Chicago Reader November 10, 2016August 18, 2021

The Broadway musical based on Alison Bechdel’s graphic novel and a Pinter classic are among this week’s best bets.

Posted inBlogs

Lions and tigers and bears and, uh, butterflies, oh my: new Reader performing arts reviews

by Rebecca Cohen May 10, 2012August 19, 2021

Fresh performing arts reviews from Reader critics

Posted inArts & Culture

Our favorite theater of 2011

by Tony Adler December 29, 2011August 19, 2021

Our favorite theater productions of 2011

Posted inBlogs

The latest Reader performing arts reviews

by Tony Adler November 23, 2011August 19, 2021

The rundown on Reader performing arts reviews.

Posted inArts & Culture

Really gotta go

by Tony Adler September 22, 2011August 19, 2021

Circle Theatre’s bursting-at-the seams Urinetown

Posted inBlogs

Non-Equity Jeff Award Results

by Tony Adler June 8, 2010August 19, 2021

A list of the non-Equity Jeff Award winners

Posted inBlogs

Dinner & a Show: Saturday 5/1

by Whet Moser May 1, 2010August 19, 2021

Recommended events paired with nearby restaurants.

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