“Blues for the Alabama Sky” by Remy Bumppo

74-year-old author Pearl Cleage is about to have a moment in Chicago. Next week, Goodman Theater Opening the first Chicago production of Cleage’s 2010 game, “The Nacirema Society”, an article about black debutantes in Montgomery, Alabama, Martin Luther King Jr. He leaves as he prepares to walk towards Selma. Various …

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“Baked!” Theo Ubique is both interesting and touching

When a bright-eyed valedictorian finds tuition at Harvard University inadequate, the next logical step is to open an underground business selling edibles from his family’s bakery, right? At least protagonist Jane Huang’s “Baked! Deepak Kumar and Jord Liu’s sweet, fun coming-of-age show The Musical. Although billed as a developmental production, …

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Naperville native stars in Chicago Lyric Opera production

A Naperville native is starring in Chicago’s latest production, Lyric Opera. Soprano Tamara Wilson took on the role of Senta in composer Richard Wagner’s masterpiece “The Flying Dutchman” for five performances from September 23 to October 1. 7 at Chicago Lyric Opera. A famous and award-winning opera singer, Wilson moved …

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Chicago Symphony Orchestra and musicians union sign 3-year contract

The Chicago Symphony Orchestra announced Sunday that it has agreed to a three-year contract with its musicians’ union to replace the agreement that expired Sunday. The agreement must be approved by the CSO board of trustees and orchestra members at the Chicago Federation of Musicians. NGO musicians struck for two …

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Drew Barrymore postpones show launch until after strikes

NEW YORK – Drew Barrymore, who has faced criticism for taping new episodes of her daytime talk show despite ongoing writer and actor strikes, now says she will wait until labor issues are resolved. “I’ve listened to everyone and I’m making the decision to pause the premiere of the show …

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