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Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre Begins Previews for CHESS, 3/5

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Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre in association with Michael James presents Chess at the intimate, 50-seat setting of No Exit Café, 6970 N. Glenwood (Rogers Park by Morse el stop on Red Line).

Chess is a Cold War musical, first premiering in the 1980s, with lyrics by Tim Rice and music by former ABBA members, Bjorn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson. Among the notable hit songs from the cult musical are One Night in Bangkok and I Know Him So Well.

Previews March 5-6 at 8 p.m. Opening night Sunday, March 7 at 7 p.m. Performances run through April 25 on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 7 p.m. Dinner package optional, starting one hour prior to curtain. Preview tickets $15. Regular run tickets $25 for Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays and $30 for Saturdays.

Show/dinner package $45 for Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays and $50 for Saturdays, includes three-course meal served by members of the cast. Free parking at lot on corner of Morse and Ravenswood, and free rides to and from theatre in the Lifeline shuttle van. Purchase tickets through box office at 800-595-4849 or visit www.theoubique.org. Call 773-347-1109 for theatre and show information. Discount coupons and special pre- and post-show activities will be announced on the web site and through e-news.

Co-Directors: Fred Anzevino and Brenda Didier
Music Director: Ryan Brewster
Choreography: Brenda Didier

Chess, March 7-April 25, 2010
Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre i/a/w Michael James
Performing at No Exit Café, 6970 N. Glenwood, Chicago (Rogers Park)
Tickets: $25 and $30. Dinner package (optional), $45 and $50
Tickets: www.theoubique.org or 800-595-4849
Theatre and show information: 773-347-1109

 

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