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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
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Kyle MacMillan - For the Sun-Times

‘Hansel and Gretel’ lightens the gloom with beautiful music, eye-opening imagery

Samantha Hankey (left) and Heidi Stober play the title roles in Lyric Opera’s “Hansel and Gretel.” (Cory Weaver)

Faceless tree creatures wearing black suits and ties.

Fourteen winged and masked chefs complete with white uniforms and toques and a dapper, tuxedo-clad fish serving as a butler.

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