Candice Guardino's ITALIAN BRED to Make Chicago Debut This Month

Italian Bred, the hilarious and heartwarming one woman show announces shows in Chicago May 17th - 28th at the Greenhouse Theater. Written by and starring Candice Guardino, Italian Bred is based on true life events and told through the eyes of a little girl growing up Italian on Staten Island.

Having written down everything her loving and outspoken grandmother ever uttered, Candice slips in and out of multiple characters while sharing the stage with virtual cameos of Emmy winner Leslie Jordan ("Will and Grace"), Mario Cantone ("Sex & the City"), Steve Schirripa ("The Sopranos"), and Vic DiBitetto ("Mall Cop 2.")

Italian Bred will visit the two cities this spring after a successful off Broadway run where it received rave reviews and played to sold-out crowds. Italian Bred will remind audiences of their own unique upbringing and unforgettably humorous childhood memories. After Chicago, Italian Bred heads to N.J.!

Candice Guardino was born in the Bensonhurst section of Brooklyn, was raised on Staten Island, and now splits her time between Los Angeles and New York City. Candice made a name for herself on the New York theatre scene with her outrageously revealing one-woman show, "S.O.S." which ran at Stage 72 and The Laurie Beechman. Candice was apart of the CBS Diversity Comedy Showcase. She has also written several sitcoms, stage plays, screenplays, and shorts. Her television credits include "The Guiding Light," "All My Children," "Max Bickford," and "Law & Order."

IF YOU GO:

ITALIAN BRED

The Greenhouse Theatre Center, Chicago, IL

Wednesday, May 17 - 7:30pm

Thursday, May 18 - 7:30pm

Friday, May 19 - 7:30pm

Saturday, May 20 - 2:30pm & 7:30pm

Sunday, May 21 - 2:30pm

Wednesday, May 24 - 7:30pm

Thursday, May 25 - 7:30pm

Friday, May 26 - 7:30pm

Saturday, May 27 - 2:30pm & 7:30 pm

Sunday, May 28 - 2:30pm

For tickets ($30 - $40) go to www.greenhousetheater.org

For more information on Italian Bred, visit italianbredshow.com.