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Theaters throughout Chicago are as critical to the city as sports, politics, restaurants and architecture. Mayor Brandon Johnson and the city’s movers and shakers have work to make sure they thrive.
After 35 years, Lookingglass Theatre, the innovative Chicago ensemble whose co-founders include "Friends" alum David Schwimmer, announced it will pause productions and reduce staff as it "re-imagines its future," according to a statement released Friday.
In the latest example of a nationwide funding crisis for theaters, Chicago's Tony-winning Lookingglass Theatre announced layoffs and program pause.