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History and Pop Music Mix In New Production SIX

History and Pop Music Mix In New Production SIX

The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, review Chicago Shakespeare Theater’s new production SIX.

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The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, review Chicago Shakespeare Theater's SIX.

Making it’s North American premiere at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, SIX gives voices to the six wives of Henry the VIII. Created by Tony Marlow and Lucy Moss while they were studying at Cambridge University, the musical is being presented in an open-ended run in London’ West End.  This new Chicago production of SIX is directed by Moss and Jamie Armitage.

Catherine Parr (Anna Uzele, at center) performs "I Don’t Need Your Love" in Chicago Shakespeare Theater's production of SIX, Photo by Liz Lauren

Catherine Parr (Anna Uzele, at center) performs "I Don’t Need Your Love" in Chicago Shakespeare Theater's production of SIX, Photo by Liz Lauren

Both Kerry and Jonathan recommend SIX.

It continues at Chicago Shakespeare Theater through August 4.

Review: Documentary Sheds Light On Rise and Fall of Halston

Review: Documentary Sheds Light On Rise and Fall of Halston

35th Printers Row Lit Fest Returning To Its Roots

35th Printers Row Lit Fest Returning To Its Roots