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Apr 13, 2008 - Jun 15, 2008Fiorello!TimeLine Theatre Company revives its acclaimed staging of this rarely produced 1959 musical, chronicling the achievements of NYC’s charismatic late Mayor La Guardia. Previews April 13-16; $15. Regular run Thursdays at 7:30 p.m., Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 4 ... |
Apr 21, 2008 - Jun 1, 2008Intrigue With FayeHBO’s Six Feet Under redefined dark comedy, and, lucky for us, Chicago has inherited some of the show’s top-tier talent: First there was writer and Northlight Theatre collaborator Craig Wright; now we’ve scored the play Intrique With Faye by Under ... |
Apr 24, 2008 - May 31, 2008Old TownIt’s election night in Cook County, and Chicago’s political machine collides with one candidate’s messy personal life in Brett Neveu’s new musical. Previews April 24th and 25th. Regular run: Fridays, Saturdays at 8 p.m.; Sundays at 7 p.m. ... |
Apr 25, 2008 - Jul 20, 2008Big BugsTwelve gigantic wooden critters—from a 1,200-pound praying mantis to a 17-foot daddy longlegs—by artist David Rogers take over the grounds. With an artist talk April 25th at 1 p.m., plus related kids’ activities. Open daily 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. ... |
Apr 26, 2008 - Jun 1, 2008The Ballad of Emmett TillIn a new musical drama, Chicago author Ifa Bayeza adds mythic dimension to the 1955 murder of a teenage boy, whose death served as a catalyst for the Civil Rights Movement. Previews April 26th–May 4th. Regular run: Tuesdays, Wednesdays at ... |
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