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Thrill Me: The Leopold & Loeb Story at Wharton Center for Performing Arts

Dates: (2/12/2020 - 2/16/2020 )

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Wharton Center for Performing Arts


750 E Shaw Ln
East Lansing,MI 48823

Phone: 517-432-2000

Tickets: Tickets from $35

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Book, Music and Lyrics by Stephen DolginoffDirected by Bert GoldsteinA Wharton Center Theatre Production A brilliant, unforgettable musicalSends chills down the spine. Intoxicating. Talkin Broadway A potent tale from history with a twist of artistic focus as it traces the hopes, fears, dreams and desires of Nathan Leopold. In flashback, Leopold tells the parole board how he and Richard Loeb planned what they considered to be the perfect crimewith horrifying results. Exploring the power dynamics and manipulation between the two, Thrill Me features haunting music and taut dialogue as the complicated web created by Chicagos notorious thrill killers unfolds. This Wharton Center Theatre Production features unique minimalist staging with some of the audience sharing the Pasant stage with the performers. Sponsored by University Outreach & Engagement with additional support from April Clobes & Glen Brough; and Jack & Susan Davis.

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Wharton Center for Performing Arts is at 750 E Shaw Ln , East Lansing, MI.

Wharton Center inspires the mind and moves the soul. Whether you sit in one of our seats, support one of our programs or aspire to stand on one of our stages, our purpose is to make life more meaningful through experiencing the performing arts. We engage our community through dynamic programming, education and outreach. And we strive for a world where stories shine a light on our common dreams, our struggles and our shared sense of humanity to infuse our lives with connection and meaning.

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