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It all began with the 1976 cult classic film of the same name, written and directed by Alan Parker. The film, known for its all-child cast portraying adult gangsters, was a tongue-in-cheek homage to 1920s gangster flicks. Parker, seeing the comedic potential on stage, adapted the film's script and Paul Williams' catchy score into a stage musical.
The musical adaptation premiered in London's West End in 1983 at Her Majesty's Theatre. Directed by Michael Dolenz, of The Monkees fame, the production was a hit, running for 300 performances. Notably, a young Catherine Zeta-Jones played the sassy songstress Tallulah in this production.
- Mickey Dolenz
- Paul Williams
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Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
Paramount Theatre (4/24 - 6/16) | |
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The Thanksgiving Play
Ensemble Theater In Honor of Helen Zell at Steppenwolf (4/25 - 6/2) | |
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Disney's High School Musical
Yellow Box Theater (5/10 - 5/12)
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JUBA! Masters of Tap and Percussive Dance – Rhythm World Concert 1
DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center (7/14 - 7/14) | |
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“Better Person” with comedian Billy D. Washington
Metropolis Performing Arts Centre (8/23 - 8/23) | |
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A BARRIE COLE PLAY FESTIVAL: HAMBURGERS AND DISAPPOINTMENT, MAY 2-19
Sweetback Productions (5/2 - 5/19) | |
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Hershey Felder as Monsieur Chopin
Alexandra C. and John D. Nichols Theatre (4/10 - 5/12) | |
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CHICAGO DANCE MONTH 2024: KICKOFF CELEBRATION
See Chicago Dance (6/1 - 6/1) | |
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PORCHLIGHT IN CONCERT: SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE, MAY 11 AND 12
The Studebaker Theater (5/11 - 5/12) | |
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