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'This Clement World' Lacks Emotional Complication

Cynthia Hopkins tries hard at St. Ann’s Warehouse in the visually arresting “This Clement World,” her new song-cycle extravaganza about climate change, but didacticism trumps art.

Strange Bedfellows

“Strange Bedfellows,” a tale of a gay politician, borrows too much from Howard Hawks’ 1940 film “His Girl Friday,” but Theatre Out’s world premiere is a fast-paced lark.

David Lindsay-Abaire and Naomi Wallace Win 2012 Horton Foote Prize

The 2012 Horton Foote Prize went to the plays "Good People" and "The Liquid Plain," it was announced Sept. 4.

Jackie Hoffman Gets Hilariously Personal in 'A Chanukah Charol'

Hoffman's one-woman show "A Chanukah Charol" that her brilliance really shines. Outrageous, eccentric, and oh-so hysterical, Hoffman will have you in stitches.

The Best of Chicago Spring Theater (Slideshow)

This season the Windy City has a full slate of Pulitzer Prize winners, world premieres, and revised classics. Here’s what we’re looking forward to on Chicago stages this spring.

City of Shadows

“City of Shadows” is a unique and compelling song cycle from the Fringe that makes use of haunting forensic photographs to paint an impression of life’s fragility and preciousness.

HBO Adapting Broadway Play ‘Stick Fly’ for TV

Lydia R. Diamond’s family drama is moving from stage to screen, with a screenplay adaptation written by the playwright.

Broadway Dreams Foundation Puts Students in Front of CDs

Craig Burns and Rachel Hoffman of New York-based Telsey + Company are scheduled to be part of the Foundation’s week-long Summer Performing Arts Intensive programs.

Vanessa Williams on the Cover of Backstage!

"The Trip to Bountiful" star Vanessa Williams graces our cover this week. Look out for the story online and on newsstands on Thursday. Below, the actor shares some great advice for aspiring stars!