Broadway In Chicago Summer 2011
Cirque Éloize iD
Theatre : Cadillac Palace Theatre, Chicago Illinois
Dates : April 26, 2011 - May 08, 2011
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In his return to directing, Jeannot Painchaud presents a show positively crackling with daring and modernity. Cirque Éloize's brand new creation, iD is a blend of circus arts and urban dance: b-boying/b-girling, breakdance, hip-hop and more. The scene is set in the heart of a city, in a public space where people seek refuge and a chance to shed their anonymity; a place where identity is forged and individuality is expressed to a stimulating soundtrack created by composers Jean-Phi Goncalves (Beast) and Alex McMahon.
The company is integrating multimedia for the first time in its 7th original creation, giving this show a unique feel. Seventeen performers from 12 disciplines help create iD 's entertaining and resolutely urban universe, in keeping with Cirque Éloize's tradition of using multidisciplinary performers from around the world.
Next to Normal
Theatre : Bank of America Theatre, Chicago Illinois
Dates : April 26, 2011 - May 08, 2011
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From the director of Rent comes the most talked about new show on Broadway, NEXT TO NORMAL, winner of the 2010 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and three 2009 Tony Awards including Best Score. Alice Ripley who received the 2009 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical, will reprise her acclaimed performance in Chicago. Having been chosen as "one of the year's ten best" by major critics around the country, NEXT TO NORMAL is an emotional powerhouse of a musical with a thrilling contemporary score about a family trying to take care of themselves and each other. The New York Times calls NEXT TO NORMAL "a brave, breathtaking musical. A work of muscular grace and power. It is much more than a feel-good musical; it is a feel-everything musical." Rolling Stone raves, "It is the best musical of the season by a mile. It'll pin you to your seat."
Peter Pan
Theatre : Chicago Tribune Freedom Center North, Chicago Illinois
Dates : April 29, 2011 - June 19, 2011
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threesixty entertainment, in association with Broadway In Chicago, is excited to announce a unique event – a spectacular new production of J M Barrie's classic story, PETER PAN, at the Chicago Tribune Freedom Center. Conceived by an award-winning creative team, the SMASH HIT Peter Pan features twenty-two actors, stunning puppets, epic music and dazzling flying sequences surrounded by breathtaking video projection using the world's first 360-degree CGI theater set. Both cast and audience fly over Edwardian London. Performed in a state-of-the-art theater pavilion, this magical new "in-the-round" production of Peter Pan is an extraordinary experience for the whole family.
CHICAGO The Musical
Theatre : Ford Center/Oriental Theatre, Chicago Illinois
Dates : June 07, 2011 - June 12, 2011
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As the longest-running musical revival playing on Broadway, the second longest-running musical production currently playing on Broadway and the fifth longest-running production in Broadway history, it must be something in its name that makes CHICAGO so successful! Set amidst the razzle-dazzle decadence of the 1920s and starring John O'Hurley, CHICAGO is the story of Roxie Hart, a housewife and nightclub dancer who maliciously murders her on-the-side lover after he threatens to walk out on her. With a book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse, music by John Kander and lyrics by Fred Ebb, CHICAGO is the winner of six 1997 Tony Awards including Best Musical Revival and the Grammy Award for Best Musical Cast Recording.
Beauty and the Beast
Theatre : Ford Center/Oriental Theatre, Chicago Illinois
Dates : June 29, 2011 - August 07, 2011
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The romantic Broadway musical for all generations, NETworks presentation of DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, the smash hit Broadway musical, returns to Chicago! Based on the Academy Award- winning animated feature film, this eye-popping spectacle has won the hearts of over 35 million people worldwide. Hailed by the Chicago SunTimes as "warm and winning performances, a tuneful score, and real heart," the classic musical love story is filled with unforgettable characters, lavish sets and costumes, and dazzling production numbers including "Be Our Guest" and the beloved title song. Experience the romance and enchantment of DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST!
Tribute to the Blues Brothers
Theatre : Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, Chicago Illinois
Dates : July 06, 2011 - July 24, 2011
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For three weeks only, your favorite Blues Brothers moments and songs come to life in the legendary Original Tribute to the Blues Brothers. Jake and Elwood Blues bring a humorous, swinging and lively show to Chicago, crooning your favorite songs with a few new twists, a few new moves and a clean, freshly laundered suit. The boys are joined by the sassy Bluettes, three amazing ladies with voices that'll knock your socks off. So don the sunglasses, dig out your best pork pie hat and buff up those dancing shoes because the Blues Brothers cordially request your presence for a night of the best music, the best moves and the best comedy.
Pinkalicious
Theatre : Broadway Playhouse, Chicago Illinois
Dates : July 08, 2011 - September 03, 2011
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"Can't I have just one more?" When Pinkalicious eats one too many pink cupcakes, she catches a case of Pinkititis and turns pink from head to toe! It'll take the wisdom of her broccoli-eating little brother to help her get out of this predicament. Don't miss Chicago's Emerald City Theatre production of this smash hit musical based on the popular book by Elizabeth and Victoria Kann. Best suited for cupcake lovers ages 3 and up.
West Side Story
Theatre : Cadillac Palace Theatre, Chicago Illinois
Dates : July 19, 2011 - August 14, 2011
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More than fifty years ago one musical changed theater forever. Now it's back, and mesmerizing audiences once again. From the first note to the final breath, West Side Story soars as the greatest love story of all time. Directed by David Saint, using Tony Award-winning librettist Arthur Laurents' Broadway direction, West Side Story remains as powerful, poignant and timely as ever. The new Broadway cast album of West Side Story recently won the 2010 Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album. The Bernstein and Sondheim score is considered to be one of Broadway's finest and features such classics of the American musical theatre as "Something's Coming," "Tonight," "America," "I Feel Pretty" and "Somewhere."
Love, Loss & What I Wore
Theatre : Broadway Playhouse, Chicago Illinois
Dates : September 13, 2011 - October 23, 2011
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LOVE, LOSS, AND WHAT I WORE, with its starry rotating cast and wildly entertaining subject matter, is the toast of New York, and the "Best of the Year!" (Time Out New York). Like the popular book, LOVE, LOSS, AND WHAT I WORE uses clothing and accessories and the memories they trigger to tell funny and often poignant stories that women of all ages can relate to.
Lauren Wulf, CBS Local Chicago
