'Muse of Fire' Explores Bruck, Chicago Feb.14-March 23

Muse of Fire, the dynamic one-man play that explores the influence of legendary classical music conductor and teacher Charles Bruck, makes its Chicago premiere at Theatre Building Chicago (1225 W. Belmont Ave) with performances February 14 - March 23.

Directed by the late Tony Award-winning actor and Broadway director Charles Nelson Reilly, Muse of Fire premiered at the Acadia Repertory Theater in Bar Harbor, Maine in 2005, and has received rave reviews on the East Coast prior to its Chicago premiere.

"Based on true events, Muse of Fire reveals the secrets of the art of conducting and the importance of great music as a vessel for universal emotions while dramatizing David Katz's experiences studying under Charles Bruck (1911-1995), the notorious Master Teacher of the Pierre Monteux Conducting School in Maine. Known for his tyrannical outbursts of legendary proportions and acerbic wit, Bruck is widely recognized as one of the 20th century's greatest teachers of conducting. For 26 years, Bruck ruled over the renowned conducting school where he mentored hundreds of conductors who now lead orchestras all over the world. Hugh Wolff, former music director of the Grant Park Music Festival, Alexander Platt, resident conductor of Chicago Opera Theater, and Ludovic Morlot, assistant conductor of the Boston Symphony, were all former students of Bruck's at the Monteux School," explain press notes.

Muse of Fire will be performed at Theatre Building Chicago beginning with previews Thursday, February 14 through Sunday, February 17, 2008. Opening night will be held Wednesday, February 20 at 7:30PM with the limited engagement continuing through Sunday, March 23.

The performance schedule is Thursdays and Fridays at 7:30PM and Saturdays at 2:30PM & 7:30PM. There will not be matinees February 16 and March 22. Special Sunday matinees will be held at 2:30PM February 17 and March 23.

Ticket prices range $20 - $25; $15 - $20 previews. For tickets and information, call the Theatre Building Chicago box office at 773-327-5252 or call Ticketmaster at 312-902-1500.Tickets can also be ordered online by visiting www.ticketmaster.com or www.theatrebuildingchicago.org. Discounted tickets for groups or 10 or more are available by calling GroupTix at 877.4GRP.TIX (877.447.7849).

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