If you're looking for the up-and-coming stars of Chicago theater, keep your eyes on the House. This group of young actors takes on big themes (Harry Houdini and his obsession with death; the space-age tales of Ray Bradbury) and turns them into nonstop spectacles of drama, music, and comedy. Despite the usual budget constraints, the sets and special effects are impressive -- as are the troupe's energy, imagination, and humor. Come see them while their tickets remain ultra-affordable.

Copyright: Excerpted from Frommer's Chicago 2009, (c) 2008, Wiley Publishing, Inc.

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