Why Are You Sleeping On Chicago Theater?
Fall theater season is picking up across Chicago and host Jacoby Cochran is sharing a few of the shows he is most excited for. Plus, he is joined by Chicago actor Ronald Conner to get a behind the scenes look at Chicago's thriving theater scene.
- Big White Fog at Court Theater
- Rabbits in their pockets at Lifeline Theatre
- Veal at Red Orchid Theatre
- Rome Sweet Rome at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
- Saving Myself at Urban Theater Company
- Blue Heaven at Black Ensemble Theater
- Ashland Avenue at The Goodman
- Things with friends at American Blues Theater
- Oak at Raven Theatre
- The Last Senior Home in Bronzeville at Definition Theatre
- The House That Will Not Stand at Invictus Theater
- 8th Annual Destinos Festival at Various theaters
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