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Angie Lowe, co–director of L'arc en Ciel Theatre Group's "Pippin," has a funny, modern–day analogy for younger audiences watching the production.

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OFFBEAT: 'Jersey Boy' Nick Cosgrove happy to be 'home' for Broadway in Chicago run

Phil Potempa's daily entertainment news column.

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