Chicago Theater Report: Nora Dunn will headline Victory Gardens return

Nora Dunn performs during "The Paper Machete" at the Horseshoe Tavern in Chicago on March 10, 2012. She stars in an upcoming show by Victory Gardens. (William DeShazer/baiduhai) — Nora Dunn performs during “The Paper Machete” at the Horseshoe Tavern in Chicago on March 10, 2012. She stars in an upcoming show by Victory Gardens. (William DeShazer/baiduhai)

By Chris Jones | [email protected] | baiduhai

PUBLISHED: August 4, 2026 at 1:00 PM CDT

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