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The Dueling Critics Return to In-Person Theatre

The Dueling Critics Return to In-Person Theatre

The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, talk about their return to in-person theatre and review Oak Park Festival Theatre’s production of THE TEMPEST. Plus, some local theatre news.

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Live, in-person theater is gradually reopening. After a 16 month break, the Dueling Critics are making their triumphant returns to in-person performances. They recently attended Oak Park Festival Theatre’s production of THE TEMPREST at Austin Gardens in Oak Park.

Matt Gall as Caliban. Photo credit: Bryan Wakefield

Matt Gall as Caliban. Photo credit: Bryan Wakefield

Oak Park Festival Theatre’s THE TEMPEST is running outdoors at Austin Gardens through August 21.

Kerry and Jonathan also weighed in on Steppenwolf Theatre’s announcement of new co-artistic directors Glenn Davis and Audrey Francis.

Steppenwolf’s new co-artistic directors Audrey Francis and Glenn Davis in the new Round Theater. Photo credit: Frank Ishman.

Steppenwolf’s new co-artistic directors Audrey Francis and Glenn Davis in the new Round Theater. Photo credit: Frank Ishman.

Concerts, Outdoor Movies Draw Visitors Back to Navy Pier

Concerts, Outdoor Movies Draw Visitors Back to Navy Pier

Chicago's Iconic Eats

Chicago's Iconic Eats