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Mary Houlihan - For the Sun-Times

The Mix: Cool things to do in Chicago July 28-Aug. 3

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The central character in “Fun Home” is played at different stages of her life by (from left) Elizabeth Stenholt (from left), Milla Liss (rotating with Maya Keane) and Emilie Modaff at the Paramount Theatre. (Amy Nelson)

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  • Paramount Theatre presents Lisa Kron and Jeanine Tesori’s musical “Fun Home,” co-directed by Jim Corti and Landree Fleming. Based on Alison Bechdel’s graphic novel, it’s an autobiographical story about her discovery of her own sexuality, her relationship with her closeted gay father and her attempts to unlock the mysteries surrounding his life. Emilie Modaff stars as adult Alison. From Aug. 3-Sept. 18 at Paramount’s Copley Theatre, 8 E. Galena. Tickets: $67-$74. Visit paramountaurora.com.
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