Photo Flash: Joe DiPietro Visits Bailiwick's F**KING MEN
f-ing MEN observes the sex lives of the modern urban gay American male. Conceived as a noir-riff on Arthur Schnitzler's 19th century play, LA RONDE, the play examines ten men from all walks of life as they negotiate the before and after of lust, love, betrayal and the pursuit of sex and emotional connection. Funny, poignant, sometimes dramatic, always provocative and sexy, the show has been a runaway success in Los Angeles and London. The Los Angeles Times said, "Pungent insight infiltrates f-ing MEN." The Times (London) called it "genuinely provocative."
Bailiwick Chicago has launched a dedicated web site for the production with photos, videos, and additional information about the show at www.FMenChicago.com.
Joe DiPietro is the author of I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE! and ALL SHOOK UP. His most recent musical, MEMPHIS, was nominated for eight Tony awards, won three, and also received the Drama Desk Award and Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Musical.
f-ing MEN began previews on June 18th at Theatre Building Chicago, 1225 W. Belmont, with press opening scheduled for June 26 at 8:00 pm. Talkbacks with author Joe DiPietro and Director Tom Mullen will be held immediately after performances on Friday June 18 and Sunday, June 20. Press opening is Saturday, June 26 at 8 p.m. Regular run begins Sunday, June 27 and continues through July 25 is Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 7 and 9 p.m. and Sundays at 7 p.m. There is no performance Sunday, July 4.
General admission tickets are $25. Special Reserved seating is available for $30. All general admission tickets ordered before June 25 are $20 using the discount code PRESALE. Student and Industry rush tickets will be available at the door for $15 at every Sunday performance. Group (6+) tickets are $20.00. To purchase tickets, call the Theater Building Chicago / Stage 773 box office at 773-327-5252, or go to www.ticketmaster.com.
Photo credit: Jay Kennedy.
The Cast of Bailiwick Chicago's f-ing MEN with playwright Joe DiPietro
f-ing MEN director Tom Mullen, Bailiwick Chicago Executive Director Kevin Mayes, and playwright Joe DiPietro.
The Cast of Bailiwick Chicago's f-ing MEN with playwright Joe DiPietro
The Cast of Bailiwick Chicago's f-ing MEN with playwright Joe DiPietro
