If you're a theater fan, mark your calendars: there's plenty to do when it comes to stage performances in Chicago this week, from a magic show to a Jane Austen romantic comedy.
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The Showcase: New and Experimental Magic
From the event description:
The Chicago Magic Lounge proudly presents their newest production, The Showcase. This new show will feature a rotating lineup of CML company members along with special guests bringing their new works to the Chicago Magic Lounge stage.
When: Tuesday, July 9, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Chicago Magic Lounge, 5050 N. Clark St.
Price: $15
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Miracle: A Musical 108 Years in the Making
From the event description:
Remember way back in 2016, when Cubs fans who'd been bleeding blue for generations were finally rewarded with a World Series win? Feel that pleasant shudder? Now you can relive the sheer ecstasy of that amazing experience — set to music, no less — just 2.5 miles from the friendly confines, in the air-conditioned comfort of the Royal George Theatre. P.S. You're encouraged to wear your Cubs gear.
When: Wednesday, July 10, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Royal George Theatre, 1641 N. Halsted St.
Price: $34
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Emma
From the event description:
Navigate the blunders of the heart in this world premiere adaptation of the 1815 romantic comedy by Jane Austen. After a successful experiment in matchmaking, Emma Woodhouse is convinced she can do no wrong. So the high-spirited socialite inserts herself in the love lives of everyone around her, meddling despite their wishes, and leaves a tangle of heartbreak in her wake. To restore happiness to her fractured world, Emma must swallow her pride and learn to value the needs of others over her own desires.
When: Thursday, July 11, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Lifeline Theatre, 6912 N. Glenwood Ave.
Price: $20
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Grindr The Opera
From the event description:
"Grindr The Opera" puts the most notorious gay hook-up app into the exaggerated world of opera. With musical styles ranging from baroque to contemporary pop, "Grindr The Opera" is a daring, humorous look at the changing landscape of gay relationships, and the greatest catalyst for the shift: Grinder.
When: Thursday, July 11, 8 p.m.
Where: The Buena at Pride Arts Center, 4147 N. Broadway
Price: $20
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The Killer
From the event description:
A conscientious citizen finds himself in a radiantly beautiful city. There is only one problem in Utopia — it is marred by the presence of an unknown and relentless killer. This dark absurdist comedy is a study of pure evil and an indifferent society that allows it to flourish.
When: Thursday, July 11, 8 p.m.
Where: Trap Door Theatre, 1655 W. Cortland St.
Price: $12.50
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Parking in Chicago can be tough, especially during popular events. To find free or cheap parking and to book parking in advance, see this map of Chicago parking from SpotAngels. And to get there by public transportation, check the CTA's website for nearby stations and schedules.
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