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I’m taking a brief hiatus from working on this website. On Friday, January 22, the man who inspired this website (Jack Strom) died of a massive heart attack in his home. He was 48. Grieving …

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Stepp into live theatre
07/22/2009 – 11:05 PM | Comments Off
Stepp into live theatre

The Steppenwolf Theatre remains one of the premier theatres in Chicago, but that doesn’t mean it’s off-limits to frugal city dwellers. In fact, the Steppenwolf offers some of the best ticket deals in town. For …

Hot discounts on theatre tix
07/22/2009 – 10:41 PM | One Comment
Hot discounts on theatre tix

Compared to NYC’s Broadway (and off-Broadway) shows, which on a good day will set you back $50 a seat, Chicago theatre is generally affordable, with both the Goodman and Steppenwolf theatres offering a smattering of …

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