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From the Alaskan Gold Rush in the 1890sto the Florida real estate boom in the 1930s, ROAD SHOW is the story of men andwomen in late 19th century America willing to take risks to grab their piece ofthe American dream. Spanning 40 years, ROAD SHOW specifically focuses onAddison and Wilson Mizner, two brothers who are constantly looking for the nextway to strike it rich. This quest turns into a test of morality andjudgment for the two brothers that will change their lives in unexpected ways.
ROAD SHOW, from the Stephen Sondheimand John Weidman team that brought us PACIFIC OVERTURES and ASSASSINS, tellsthe tale of American dreamers who scramble for success, identity and love inthe early 20th century. Many believethey are entitled to achieving the American Dream. It is this sense ofentitlement that can lead to a person's disillusionment with a country wheretheir dreams have not come true.
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CHICAGO SHAKESPEARE THEATER is at Navy Pier, 800 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, CHICAGO, IL.
A Regional Tony Award recipient, Chicago Shakespeare Theater produces a bold and innovative year-round season—featuring plays, musicals, world premieres, family productions, and theatrical presentations from around the globe—alongside education programming for students, teachers, and lifelong learners, and creative community engagement with artists and neighbors across the city. Founded in 1986, the Theater has evolved and expanded to present as many as twenty productions and 650 performances annually and has been honored with numerous national and international awards. Chicago Shakespeare is the city’s leading presenter of international work and has toured its own productions to five continents. Dedicated to welcoming the next generation of theatergoers, one in four audience members is under the age of eighteen.
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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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Better Person with Comedian Billy D. Washington
Metropolis Performing Arts Centre (8/23 - 8/23) | |
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1619: The Journey of a People
Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre (6/15 - 6/30) | |
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The Second City Mainstage's 112th Revue
The Second City - Mainstage (Chicago) (4/23 - 5/16) | |
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A Little Night Music
Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre (5/24 - 7/14) | |
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JUBALEE! Gala
Jazz Showcase (7/16 - 7/16) | |
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Guys and Dolls
Drury Lane Theatre (4/10 - 6/9) | |
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Women Beware Women
Blue In The Right Way (4/17 - 5/12) | |
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