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Topdog/Underdog

Steppenwolf's Downstairs Theater · 09/17/26 – 11/01/26

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Studebaker Theater at the Fine Arts Building · 10/24/26 – 10/25/26

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Review: JIMMY BUFFETT'S ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE at Music Theater Works North Shore Center Photo
Review: JIMMY BUFFETT'S ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE at Music Theater Works North Shore Center For The Performing Arts
Review: DEAD GIRL’S QUINCEAÑERA at Goodman Theatre Photo
Review: DEAD GIRL’S QUINCEAÑERA at Goodman Theatre
Review: THE ADDAMS FAMILY MUSICAL at BrightSide Theatre Photo
Review: THE ADDAMS FAMILY MUSICAL at BrightSide Theatre
Review: OPERATION MINCEMEAT National Tour Presented by Broadway In Chicago Photo
Review: OPERATION MINCEMEAT National Tour Presented by Broadway In Chicago
Review: CHOPIN IN WINTER at Chopin Theatre Photo
Review: CHOPIN IN WINTER at Chopin Theatre
Review: TOPDOG/UNDERDOG at Steppenwolf Theatre Company Photo
Review: TOPDOG/UNDERDOG at Steppenwolf Theatre Company

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Alan H. Green Reflects on PLAY ON! at Chicago Shakespeare Alan H. Green Reflects on PLAY ON! at Chicago Shakespeare
DEAD GIRL'S QUINCEAÑERA at Goodman Theatre
DEAD GIRL'S QUINCEAÑERA at Goodman Theatre
Playwright Stephanie Alison Walker Talks ADIRONDACK CHAIR CIRCLE at Steppenwolf
Playwright Stephanie Alison Walker Talks ADIRONDACK CHAIR CIRCLE at Steppenwolf
Exclusive: Watch 'When You're In Love' and 'Sentimental Person' from the MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Tour
Exclusive: Watch 'When You're In Love' and 'Sentimental Person' from the MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Tour
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West End

Photos: Kristin Scott Thomas, Stephen Mangan, and More in THE CHERRY ORCHARD
Photos: Kristin Scott Thomas, Stephen Mangan, and More in THE CHERRY ORCHARD
Factory International Reveals 2027 Season With Ian McKellen, Philip Glass, and More
Review: THE BANALITY OF EVIL: HANNAH ARENDT, FRANCE, 1940, Arcola Theatre
Video: Janie Dee in New Trailer For SPECULATIONS at the Marylebone Theatre
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New York City

Irish Arts Center Raises $40M for 51st Street Building Redevelopment
Irish Arts Center Raises $40M for 51st Street Building Redevelopment
THE STEEL MAN to Make Off-Broadway Debut at 59E59 Theaters
FEAST FOR THE DEAD to Have World Premiere at Soho Rep
Review: Ali Ewoldt and Guests Shine in WHEN YOU WISH UPON A STAR at 54 Below
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United States

DEAD AS A DODO to Make Pasadena Playhouse Debut in 2027
DEAD AS A DODO to Make Pasadena Playhouse Debut in 2027
SINGIN' IN THE RAIN to Open Asolo Rep's 2026–27 Season
GIGGLY SQUAD: THE GEHLS GEHL TOUR to Play Houston's Hobby Center
Alan Cumming to Bring ALAN CUMMING: UNCUT to Curran Theatre
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International

HAIRSPRAY Will Come to Quality Arena in Argentina in November
HAIRSPRAY Will Come to Quality Arena in Argentina in November
TV: El reparto de EL ALMA AL AIRE nos desvela los secretos del universo de Sanz en el musical
PEGADOS regresa a Madrid protagonizado por Lucía Gil e Iker Montero en el Gran Teatro Pavón
MOG THE FORGETFUL CAT Will Embark on UK Tour
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