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Posts tagged "Chicago"

A Perfect 10

For once, I actually believe those big bold maroon letters dangling above this blog… Everyone really IS talking about “F***ing Men“, Bailiwick Chicago’s hot new summer show. I can’t even get on Facebook without being bombarded with status updates about how “amazing!” and “brilliant!” this cast is. I can’t wait to see it because, frankly... Read more »
By HighC,
June 21, 2010 at 11:54 am
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LOOK UP!

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Attention, Troublemakers! FUERZA BRUTA is officially the hottest ticket in town! Not only that, but did you know you’re allowed to bring cameras and recording equipment into the theatre DURING the show?! You wanna take pictures, make videos, upload them to YouTube, show your absentee friends how awesome the show was? No problem! Go right... Read more »
By HighC,
June 17, 2010 at 11:18 am
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Love Letters

The most amazing article in the Wall Street Journal came out over the weekend. You simply must read it! Applause to Timeline and to our great Chicago Theatre Community! “Better Than Broadway“ “the Windy City is blowing the Big Apple out of its once-secure spot at the top of America’s theatrical tree.” Read the full... Read more »
By stephawalker,
June 1, 2010 at 11:35 am
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Black Tie Optional

Everybody loves a gala, right?! Even the word “gala” implies something special and extravagant! “Come to my party!”…eh, I’ll see if I can make it. But, “Come to my gala!”…I’ll be there! And I’ll bring the chips! The gala of the season is happening next week, and you can be sure the creme de la... Read more »
By HighC,
May 17, 2010 at 4:11 pm
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2010 Non-Equity Jeff Awards

The Jeff Awards announced nominations today for the 2010 Non-Equity Jeff Awards. Check out the full list of Jeff nominees and give us your thoughts! Congratulations to all... Read more »
By HighC,
May 6, 2010 at 1:28 pm
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Champagne makes me drowsy!

The Drowsy Chaperone opens tomorrow at the Marriott Theatre, and this is my official plea for y’all to go see it! I saw this show when it was on tour in 2008, and never have I laughed so frequently and so hard throughout a show. Like…insane amounts of laughter. The kind of laughter usually reserved... Read more »
By HighC,
May 4, 2010 at 4:11 pm
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Anything Can Happen in the Woods...

Some shows are such an undertaking, that in the end, they always end up either completely agonizing or completely wonderful. There is no in-between. “West Side Story” is one of those shows. It’s hard to fake your way through that stuff if you don’t have an amazingly talented cast who can sing, dance, fight and... Read more »
By HighC,
April 28, 2010 at 2:06 pm
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That Sordid Little Donation Drive

I’m always on the lookout for interesting up-and-coming theatres. The New Colony has been around for two seasons now, and continues to get praise for their work. “Chicago’s New Essential…A vital storefront voice” -Time Out Chicago “Catch the next thing these guys do…The New Colony is onto something.” -Chicago Tribune In honor of their new... Read more »
By stephawalker,
April 21, 2010 at 4:48 pm
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Hello Again

Frankly, as an actor, there’s no point in having access to a theater-blog if you’re not gonna do a little shameless self-promoting. Am I right? That being said… Looking for something sexy to do this weekend? A good musical perhaps? Something interesting and out of the ordinary? Of COURSE you are! You readers are all... Read more »
By HighC,
April 6, 2010 at 1:40 pm
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Summer Lovin'

AAAAAHHHH!!! Winter madness!!! Let’s stare at that picture a while and think of warmer days. Thinner days. Tanner days. Le sigh. So recently it was announced that Wicked is coming back to Chicago, huh? After a successful run of over 3 years in Chicago, Wicked closed in January 2009, and now it’s returning in December... Read more »
By HighC,
February 2, 2010 at 12:53 pm
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