Hedy Weiss Reviews: ‘In the Heights,’ ‘Wonderful Town,’ More
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Hedy Weiss reviews the first show by the creator of “Hamilton” and more local productions.
There is bumper crop of musical comedy at area theaters this fall. Productions of “In the Heights” by composer Lin-Manuel Miranda, a revival of a rare Leonard Bernstein show, and a pair of “jukebox” musicals highlight an abundance of local talent. Joining us with her recommendations of what to see on local stages is Chicago Sun-Times theater critic Hedy Weiss.
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Hedy Weiss Reviews: ‘In the Heights,’ ‘Wonderful Town,’ More
Clip: 9/20/2016 | 9m 3sVideo has Closed Captions
There is bumper crop of musical comedy at area theaters this fall. Productions of “In the Heights” by composer Lin-Manuel Miranda, a revival of a rare Leonard Bernstein show, and a pair of “jukebox” musicals highlight an abundance of local talent. Joining us with her recommendations of what to see on local stages is Chicago Sun-Times theater critic Hedy Weiss.
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