Written and directed by Jenny Magnus

Presented by Curious Theatre Branch in partnership with the MCA

Thursday, February 7, 7:30 pm
 Members $12, nonmembers $16

Friday and Saturday, February 8 and 9, 7:30 pm
Members $16, nonmembers $20

Buy tickets online or call the box office at 312.397.4010.

Round and Round, written, directed, and performed by Jenny Magnus, revolves around one woman and three men in a tangled story of overlapping love and life relationships and the intoxication of power. Performing on a giant lazy-susan set made to resemble a rotting wedding cake, the characters twist around one another in a cycle of love and attraction. Most of the original cast members reunite for this special presentation, which kicks off the 20th anniversary of Curious Theatre Branch, one of Chicago's most active and esteemed independent theater companies.

Running time: 85 minutes
No intermission
Recommended for mature audiences

Artists Up Close

First Night postshow talk
Thursday, February 7
Join Peter Taub, Director of MCA Performance Programs, for an insightful postshow talk with Jenny Magnus and fellow collaborators.

Roundtable: Women and Stagecraft
Saturday, February 9, 2-4 pm
Join Jenny Magnus and guests for a discussion on the unique contributions of women in Chicago's distinctive stagecraft. Actors, playwrights, directors, and stage technicians will speak to the challenges as well as the advantages that exist in the field today and how their work has shaped and will continue to shape generations to come. Participants include actors Jennie Moreau and Maren Robinson and lighting designer Margaret Nelson as well as Anne Joseph Douglas (Congo Square Theater); MaryAnn Thebus; Cecilie Keenan (Teatro Vista); Jen Shook (Caffeine Theater), Kathy Scambiatterra (The Artistic Home), and Nancy McCarty (Music Theater Workshop).

Special Offers

Students
Single tickets are just $10 with valid student ID (subject to availability).

Subscribers
Save up to 20% and receive flexible exchange privileges* when you purchase tickets to  three or more shows.
*Tickets may be exchanged up to 48 hours prior to the performance (subject to availability).

Groups
Save 20% and be entered to win free a roundtrip shuttle to the MCA* when you bring 9 or more people to a performance.
*Transportation is available for up to 12 passengers and is only valid for shows scheduled between January 18 and March 16.

Our flexible payment plan makes reservations easy and risk-free. Call 312.397.4010 to make a reservation for your group. Ask about private meet-the-artist and reception opportunities.

MCA members
Only MCA members enjoy discounts on performance tickets, at Puck's, and in the MCA Store, plus unlimited free access to the museum and so much more! Join today and become a part of the art.

For more information or to purchase tickets, call 312.397.4010 or visit mcachicago.org.

Performance ushers
See the show for free! Performance ushers take tickets, direct theater patrons to their seats, escort disabled patrons, and provide other assistance as directed by the house manager. For more information, call 312.397.4072 or e-mail mcaperformances@hotmail.com.


MORE SAVINGS
Parking
Convenient discounted parking for MCA visitors is available in our parking garage. Visitors must have their parking tickets validated at the box office in order to receive discounted rates. Parking in the MCA parking garage is $10 and is valid for up to six hours on the date of the performance.

Museum admission
Redeem your performance ticket stub to receive free museum admission, valid during regular museum hours up to seven days from the performance date.