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Date of Death: October 31, 1926 (52)

Birth Place: Budapest, HUNGARY

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DEATH AND HARRY HOUDINI Miami Premiere At The Arsht Center
by Beau Higgins - Apr 2, 2012


The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County proudly presents The House Theatre of Chicago's critically-acclaimed production of DEATH and HARRY HOUDINI. This play marks the second House Theatre of Chicago production presented at the Adrienne Arsht Center after last season's The Sparrow. Written and directed by The House's Artistic Director Nathan Allen, DEATH and HARRY HOUDINI delivers a roller coaster ride through the life of the great magician, Harry Houdini, and his life-long battle against death. House Company Member and award-winning magician, Dennis Watkins, has joined the cast and is set to perform Houdini's most renowned and dangerous escape-the dreaded Water Torture Cell-in this dark and tumultuous story guaranteed to keep audiences on the edge of their seats. DEATH and HARRY HOUDINI plays in the intimate Carnival Studio Theater (Ziff Ballet Opera House) from April 26 - May 20, 2012.

House Theatre of Chicago Adds Performances for DEATH AND HARRY HOUDINI, July Through August
by Harmony Wheeler - Mar 27, 2012


The House Theatre of Chicago announces that the sold-out hit show, Death and Harry Houdini, will add performances in July and August at The Chopin Theatre.

THE HOUDINI BOX Ends Skokie Run
by BWW News Desk - Mar 25, 2012


Chicago Children's Theatre's new musical THE HOUDINI BOX, will transfer to the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 N. Skokie Blvd. in Skokie, for a second suburban run, through Mar. 25.

WICKED Tour's THE WICKED ROCKY HORROR SHOW to Benefit BC/EFA, 4/23
by Kelsey Denette - Mar 21, 2012


Monday, April 23, at 8pm the National Touring Company of WICKED will host "THE WICKED ROCKY HORROR SHOW", a staged concert performance of Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show - Book, music & lyrics by Richard O'Brien. Held at Denver's historic Ogden Theatre, the event will feature the company of WICKED. The net proceeds of this event will benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and Project Angel Heart.

THE HOUDINI BOX Set for Skokie Run 3/14-25
by BWW News Desk - Mar 14, 2012


Chicago Children's Theatre's new musical THE HOUDINI BOX, currently enjoying a run at Chicago's Mercury Theater through Mar 4, will transfer to the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 N. Skokie Blvd. in Skokie, for a second suburban run, Mar. 14-25.

Chi Children's Theatre To Present THE HOUDINI BOX
by BWW News Desk - Mar 14, 2012


Master puppeteer Blair Thomas will direct and create puppetry for CCT's The Houdini Box, already a recipient of two prestigious development grants from the National Endowment for the Arts. Book and lyrics are by Hannah Kohl, with original music by Mark Messing, music director of Chicago's #1 circus punk marching band Mucca Pazza.

The House Theatre of Chicago's Death and Harry Houdini Closes
by BWW News Desk - Mar 11, 2012


The House Theatre of Chicago continues its 10th anniversary season with an all-new re-imagining of the company's inaugural production and first ever hit, Death and Harry Houdini at The Chopin Theatre (1543 W. Division St.).

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for February 22nd, 2012
by Paul W. Thompson - Feb 23, 2012


The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. 'A Catered Affair,' 'Barnum,' new musicals by Mark Messing and Leo Schwartz, 'Little Shop...' and a fall 'Assassins,' plus more!!!

Park Square Theatre's RAGTIME Closes
by BWW News Desk - Feb 19, 2012


Journey back to turn-of-the-century America, where Scott Joplin's ragtime music fills the air with an infectious beat. Ragtime: the Musical, weaves a spellbinding story of three families whose lives collide against the backdrop of New York in 'the American Century'-a white family living the privileged life in New Rochelle, a disillusioned Jewish immigrant bent on achieving success, and a handsome young black piano man courting the woman he loves.

THE HOUDINI BOX Set for Skokie Run 3/14-25
by James T Harding - Feb 17, 2012


Chicago Children's Theatre's new musical THE HOUDINI BOX, currently enjoying a run at Chicago's Mercury Theater through Mar 4, will transfer to the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 N. Skokie Blvd. in Skokie, for a second suburban run, Mar. 14-25.

House Theatre of Chicago Extends HARRY HOUDINI Thru 4/15
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 13, 2012


The House Theatre of Chicago continues its 10th anniversary season with an all-new re-imagining of the company's inaugural production and first ever hit, Death and Harry Houdini, which opened on January 29, 2012 and is now playing at The Chopin Theatre (1543 W. Division St.).

The House Theatre of Chicago Announces Death and Harry Houdini 1/29
by BWW News Desk - Jan 29, 2012


The House Theatre of Chicago continues its 10th anniversary season with an all-new re-imagining of the company's inaugural production and first ever hit, Death and Harry Houdini, opening on January 29, 2011 at The Chopin Theatre (1543 W. Division St.).

Park Square Theatre Presents RAGTIME 1/20-2/19
by BWW News Desk - Jan 26, 2012


Journey back to turn-of-the-century America, where Scott Joplin's ragtime music fills the air with an infectious beat. Ragtime: the Musical, weaves a spellbinding story of three families whose lives collide against the backdrop of New York in 'the American Century'-a white family living the privileged life in New Rochelle, a disillusioned Jewish immigrant bent on achieving success, and a handsome young black piano man courting the woman he loves.

Chi Children's Theatre Announces Houdini Box Illustrated Essay Contest
by BWW News Desk - Jan 24, 2012


In Chicago Children's Theatre's upcoming world premiere of Brian Selznick's The Houdini Box, a young boy named Victor has the good fortune to meet his hero, the magician Harry Houdini.

RAGTIME Comes to Park Square, 1/20-2/19
by BWW News Desk - Jan 20, 2012


Journey back to turn-of-the-century America, where Scott Joplin's ragtime music fills the air with an infectious beat. Ragtime: the Musical, weaves a spellbinding story of three families whose lives collide against the backdrop of New York in "the American Century"-a white family living the privileged life in New Rochelle, a disillusioned Jewish immigrant bent on achieving success, and a handsome young black piano man courting the woman he loves.

RagTime Comes To Park Square Theater
by BWW News Desk - Jan 20, 2012


Ragtime: the Musical, weaves a spellbinding story of three families whose lives collide against the backdrop of New York in "the American Century"-a white family living the privileged life in New Rochelle, a disillusioned Jewish immigrant bent on achieving success, and a handsome young black piano man courting the woman he loves.

Park Square Theatre Presents RAGTIME 1/20-2/19
by BWW News Desk - Jan 20, 2012


Journey back to turn-of-the-century America, where Scott Joplin's ragtime music fills the air with an infectious beat. Ragtime: the Musical, weaves a spellbinding story of three families whose lives collide against the backdrop of New York in 'the American Century'-a white family living the privileged life in New Rochelle, a disillusioned Jewish immigrant bent on achieving success, and a handsome young black piano man courting the woman he loves.

The House Theatre of Chicago Announces Death and Harry Houdini 1/29
by BWW News Desk - Jan 19, 2012


The House Theatre of Chicago continues its 10th anniversary season with an all-new re-imagining of the company's inaugural production and first ever hit, Death and Harry Houdini, opening on January 29, 2011 at The Chopin Theatre (1543 W. Division St.).

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