 (Each theatre name and play title is a weblink to additional information.) THE BROADWAY IN CHICAGO SERIES (National Touring Companies in the Downtown Theaters) Mamma Mia! Jan. 24-29, 2012; the Broadway sensation comes to Chicago with ABBA’s greatest hits. American Idiot Feb. 7-19, 2012; based on Green Day’s Grammy-winning multi-platinum album South Pacific Feb. 14-26, 2012; based on the 2008 Tony Award® winning Lincoln Center Theater production, directed by Bartlett Sher Bring It On: The Musical March 6-25, 2012; the world of competitive cheerleading Riverdance March 13-18, 2012; the internationally acclaimed celebration of Irish music, song and dance, now in its 17th phenomenal year Fela! March 27-April 8, 2012; the Tony-winner, directed and choreographed by Bill T. Jones, explores the extravagant world of Afrobeat legend, Fela Kuti. Jersey Boys April 5-June 2, 2012; the story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons Cats May 1-6, 2012; second longest-running show in Broadway history, fourth longest-running musical in West End history, performed around the world, translated into 20 languages The Book of Mormon Dec. 11, 2012-March 13, 2013; from the South Park crew; bigger, longer, and religious LONG RUNNING HITS Penelope - with John Mahoney; through Feb 5 Time Stands Still - through May 13 The March - with William Petersen; Apr 5 – June 10 Three Sisters - June 28 – Aug 26 LOOKINGGLASS THEATRE COMPANY Mr. Rickey Calls a Meeting - Jan 4 - Feb 19; race and baseball Cascabel - Mar 21 - Apr 22; bread (i.e., dinner) and circus acts Eastland - opens June 6; original musical; boat sinks, company outing ends in tragedy The Tempest (Jan 18 - Mar 4) A Midsummer Night's Dream (Feb 7 - Apr 8) Short Shakespeare! The Taming of the Shrew (Feb 25 - Mar 31) Timon of Athens (Apr 24 - June 27) Camino Real March-April Crowns June-July …NOT TO MENTION THE NEW SEASONS AT Victory Gardens Theatre - including Ameriville; We Are Proud to Present a Presentation About the Herero of Namibia, Formerly Known as South-West Africa, From the German Sudwestafrika, Between the Years 1885-1915; and Oedipus El Rey Stage 773 (formerly Theatre Building Chicago) Bailiwick Chicago - including Damn Yankees, Rise of the Numberless, and Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson |
