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The first known Chicago Tribune theater review appeared on March 25, 1853. This book showcases early reviews of actors and shows that would go on to achieve phenomenal success, including a tryout of A Raisin in the Sun with newcomer Sidney Poitier and the first major review of The Producers.

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"From Joseph Jefferson as Rip Van Winkle in 1868, to Claudia Cassidy (the notorious critic of the '40s and '50s), to the Goodman Theatre's The Iceman Cometh with Nathan Lane in 2012, Chris Jones writes a rich and rewarding history of Chicago theater. It's a must for any theatergoer." (Roy Leonard) "An invaluable addition to the history of our city." (Roche Schulfer, executive director of Goodman Theatre)"

Bigger Brighter Louder 150 Years of Chicago

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    Publisher: The University of Chicago Press
    Publication Date: 04/10/2013
    ISBN13: 9780226059266, 978-0226059266
    ISBN10: 022605926X
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    Book Synopsis
    The first known Chicago Tribune theater review appeared on March 25, 1853. This book showcases early reviews of actors and shows that would go on to achieve phenomenal success, including a tryout of A Raisin in the Sun with newcomer Sidney Poitier and the first major review of The Producers.

    Trade Review
    "From Joseph Jefferson as Rip Van Winkle in 1868, to Claudia Cassidy (the notorious critic of the '40s and '50s), to the Goodman Theatre's The Iceman Cometh with Nathan Lane in 2012, Chris Jones writes a rich and rewarding history of Chicago theater. It's a must for any theatergoer." (Roy Leonard) "An invaluable addition to the history of our city." (Roche Schulfer, executive director of Goodman Theatre)"

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