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Home » (Re)Discover Theatre

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Posted inArts & Culture

There may be a compelling play about the 1897 concert in the Paris Catacombs, but Les Innocents is not it

by Dan Jakes October 18, 2018August 18, 2021

Instead you’ll find yourself killing time with a Belle Epoque Orpheus.

Posted inArts & Culture

A roundup of 15 Halloween shows to thrill and chill you

by Julia Clausen October 17, 2018August 18, 2021

Explore haunted houses, meet a vampiric rabbit, two Frankensteins, and Freddy Krueger’s hot brother

Posted inArts & Culture

The Ages of Man, Splatter Theater, and ten more new stage shows to see

by Chicago Reader September 28, 2017August 18, 2021

Three Thornton Wilder one-acts and Annoyance’s long-running slasher parody are among this week’s best bets.

Posted inBlogs

Finally, Making (the) Movement, an arts festival for sexual-assault awareness

by Miriam Finder Annenberg April 7, 2017August 18, 2021

The one-day event takes place at Hairpin Arts Center on Saturday, April 8.

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.

Posted inBlogs

From brutal Beckett to oafish Ionesco: new Reader performing arts reviews

by Rebecca Cohen June 1, 2012August 19, 2021

Reader critics check out new theater, dance, and comedy

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