Hot new faces of the Chicago stage

July 25 06:05:01 AM, Chicago Tribune

Chris Jones: Every year, the Chicago theater scene has a new crop of performers with big talent and potential. Here's my 2008 shortlist of young Chicago stars in the making.

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