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10 Chicago theater shows to see in October
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10 Chicago theater shows to see in October

Check out Chicago’s scary-good lineup of plays this month—here’s what to see in October.

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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Everything you need to know about seeing Hamilton in Chicago
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Everything you need to know about seeing Hamilton in Chicago

Here's what you need to know about the hottest musical in Chicago.

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Mosquitoes
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Mosquitoes

Scientific arrogance and family dysfunction crash into each other like high-speed protons in the CERN super-collider.

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2 out of 5 stars
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The King’s Speech
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The King’s Speech

This production seems intent to skip right past being enjoyable and acclaimed and get right to being forgettable.

Time Out says
2 out of 5 stars
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The Great Leap
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The Great Leap

One part historical atrocity, one part immigrant family drama and one part pop-cultural touchstone.

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Hamilton
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Hamilton

Hamilton is a sprawling, stunning, singular achievement.

Time Out says
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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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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