Adapted and directed by Ensemble member John Musial
Films by John Musial
Featuring Ensemble member Thomas J. Cox as Algren
Presented by Lookingglass Theatre in association with the MCA.
June 4-29
Tickets $25-55
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See below for a complete schedule.
This intimate multimedia portrait sets Nelson Algren's backstreet poetry to the pulse of a live, onstage jazz combo. Performed against a backdrop of the city of Chicago as shown through indelible film imagery by ensemble member and director John Musial, Jeff-nominated ensemble member Thomas J. Cox reprises his role as one of Chicago's most enduring literary figures.
Wednesday, June 4, 7:30 pm
Preview performance
Thursday, June 5, 7:30 pm
Preview performance
Saturday, June 7, 7:30 pm
Preview performance
Tuesday, June 10, 7:30 pm
Closed Captioning is available for this performance.
Wednesday, June 11, 7:30 pm
Friday, June 13, 7:30 pm
Saturday, June 14, 3 pm
Saturday, June 14, 7:30 pm
Sunday, June 15, 3 pm
Sunday, June 15, 7:30 pm
Tuesday, June 17, 7:30 pm
Closed Captioning is available for this performance.
Wednesday, June 18, 7:30 pm
Thursday, June 19, 7:30 pm
Saturday, June 21, 3 pm
Saturday, June 21, 7:30 pm
Sunday, June 22, 3 pm
Sunday, June 22, 7:30 pm
Wednesday, June 25, 7:30 pm
Thursday, June 26, 7:30 pm
Friday, June 27, 7:30 pm
Saturday, June 28, 3 pm
Saturday June 28, 7:30 pm
Sunday, June 29, 3 pm
Sunday, June 29, 7:30 pm