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10 Chicago theater shows to see in September
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10 Chicago theater shows to see in September

An onslaught of new plays and musicals is as much a part of fall in Chicago as pumpkin spice lattes and the start of the Bears season.

Writers Theatre proves that 'Into the Woods' has only gotten better with age
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Writers Theatre proves that 'Into the Woods' has only gotten better with age

It seems unlikely that this masterpiece will ever feel out of date.

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The 11 best Chicago theaters in the Loop
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The 11 best Chicago theaters in the Loop

Browse the best downtown theaters and reserve a ticket to see a show today.

Cheap Chicago theater tickets and seven ways to get them
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Cheap Chicago theater tickets and seven ways to get them

See Chicago theater on the cheap with our expert tips and tricks

‘Hamilton’ will leave Chicago early next year
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‘Hamilton’ will leave Chicago early next year

Don't throw away your shot to see Hamilton in Chicago before the award-winning musical packs its bags and leaves.

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Dana H.
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Dana H.

In this tense play from Lucas Hnath, Dana Higginbotham recounts her 1997 abduction by a mental patient and the five months she subsequently spent in captivity.

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4 out of 5 stars
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Into the Woods
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Into the Woods

This show has only gotten better with age.

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Hamilton
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Hamilton

Hamilton is a sprawling, stunning, singular achievement.

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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Steppenwolf Theatre Company
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Steppenwolf Theatre Company

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5 out of 5 stars
Goodman Theatre
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Goodman Theatre

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Victory Gardens Biograph Theater
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Victory Gardens Biograph Theater

The Den Theatre
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The Den Theatre

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5 out of 5 stars
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Greenhouse Theater Center
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Greenhouse Theater Center

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Theater Wit
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Theater Wit

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5 out of 5 stars
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