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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
      Published 4 October 2013
      ISBN-13 9780226059266
      978-0226059266
      ISBN-10 022605926X
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      Description

      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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