IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: LIVE AT THE BIOGRAPH!

PERFORMANCE INFO

Previews Nov. 18-20, 2011
Opens Nov. 23 thru Dec. 31, 2011

CALL (773) 871-3000 box office
Ticket prices $25 – $40.

Thursdays @ 8pm
Fridays @ 8pm
Saturdays @ 5pm & 8pm
Sundays @ 2:30pm

(Holiday performance schedule varies. See calendar.)

LOCATION

Victory Gardens Biograph Theater  (2433 N. Lincoln Ave.)
(773) 871-3000 box office

Chicago Tribune named us in the Top 10 Holiday Guide!  Read the rave review from Chris Jones.  He wrote, “The combination of this material and the nostalgic haze of the vintage wireless makes the bell ring every time!”

SYNOPSIS

From the original director and Ensemble that brought this holiday tradition to Chicago since 2004.  Join the American Blues family as we take you back to a 1940s radio broadcast of Frank Capra’s holiday classic “It’s a Wonderful Life,” with live Foley sound effects, an original score, and a stellar cast of seven that bring the entire town of Bedford Falls to life.  From the moment you walk through the doors, you will be transported back to the Golden Age of Radio, and experience the story of George Bailey like never before.  Critics called this production “perfect Christmas theater” and “first-class holiday fare.”

ARTISTS

Cast:  Kevin R. Kelly*, John Mohrlein*, Gwendolyn Whiteside*, James Joseph*, with Dara Cameron, Shawn J. Goudie, Zachary Kenney, and Michael Mahler.

Production:   Marty Higginbotham* (director), Grant Sabin (scenic), Katy Peterson (lighting), Samantha C. Jones* (costumes), Sarah E. Ross* (props), Marty Higginbotham* (sound), Bobby Richards (projections), Sarah Burnham* (Production Manager & TD), and Brian Claggett* (Master Electrician), and Kelli Marino* (dramaturg).

*American Blues Theater Ensemble and Artistic Affiliates

OUTREACH

American Blues Theater will hold a benefit performance and post-show discussion for servicemen and servicewomen.  Additionally, we will honor one serviceman or woman per performance with a “Soldier Spotlight”.  We are proud partners with St. Leo’s Residential Housing for Veterans, USO, and U.S. Dept. of Veteran Affairs.  ABT is also giving complimentary tickets to Marwen and Girls and Lincoln Park Community Shelter.

We are proud to announce our PINK PREVIEWS initiative. Proceeds from our Preview performances will be donated to the Lynn Sage Foundation.

Special thanks to our generous donors:

2011-2012 Season Sponsors:

Citi Private Bank, Eurex, and Food For Thought.

Title Sponsors:

Bunches, DeVrim Cleaners, Anne Victorin with @Properties, and Zig Zag Kitchen.

To find out more about corporate sponsorships, call  (312) 725-4228.

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