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Black Box Acting Studio launches the Academy conservatory
The popular actor training studio run by Audrey Francis and Laura Hooper announces a new nine-month, full-time program.
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Punk Rock playwright Simon Stephens
The prolific British playwright has found Chicago homes at Griffin Theatre Company and Steep Theatre.
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Tamberla Perry in David Mamet’s Race
The in-demand actor makes her Goodman Theatre debut in Mamet’s provocative potboiler.
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J. Nicole Brooks brings Mr. Rickey Calls a Meeting to Lookingglass Theatre Company
Ed Schmidt’s 1989 play imagines a summit of 1947’s black cultural icons on the eve of Jackie Robinson’s signing with the Dodgers.
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Rising musical theater composers Benj Pasek and Justin Paul
The up-and-coming young songwriters render Ralphie in tune with A Christmas Story, The Musical!
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The best new music acts of 2012
Our picks may not be the next Adele, but count on great debuts from these four newcomers in the new year.
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Front-runners: The best servers in Chicago
We asked TOC readers to tell us about their favorite servers. We didn't have to ask twice.
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Your money-saving questions: answered
How to save cash on affordable art, workout wear, wine and more.




















