If you're a theater fan, mark your calendars: there's plenty to do when it comes to stage performances in Chicago this week, from improvised Shakespeare to a Tony award-winning musical.
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Improvised Shakespeare Chicago
From the event description:
One of Chicago's most popular shows, this production is a completely improvised two-act play in the style of Shakespeare.
When: Friday, July 26, 8-11 p.m.
Where: The iO Theater, 1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Price: $20
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Melanin Voices: Parallels of Black and Asian in Hyde Park
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Returning to Chicago’s parks this summer is Melanin Voices. It's a performance collective series that showcases local, unsung narratives of people of color through poetry and live literature.
When: Saturday, July 27, 4-6 p.m.
Where: Nichols Park, 1355 E. 53rd St.
Price: Free
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'The Wizard of Oz'
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Gather your family and take a journey down the Yellow Brick Road in the land of Oz. In this musical stage adaptation, Dorothy and her trusty pup Toto encounter new friends — including Scarecrow, Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion — and face unexpected challenges. After the show, meet the cast for photos and fun.
When: Friday, July 26, 11 a.m.
Where: Chicago Shakespeare Theater - at the Courtyard Theater on the Navy Pier, 800 E. Grand Ave.
Price: $18-$29
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'The Spitfire Grill'
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When you're fresh out of prison, getting hired as a waitress in a small-town grille seems like the perfect way to seek redemption. Until the townsfolk become suspicious, personal dramas unfold, and it becomes obvious that the ex-con isn't the one in need of redemption.
When: Friday, July 26, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Ave.
Price: $15
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'The Music Man'
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Coming to Chicago's Goodman Theatre this Friday, 'The Music Man' is a Tony-winning musical that follows the adventures of fast-talking "Professor" Harold Hill. The charming con man plans to trick the good people of River City into buying instruments for a boys' band and running off with their money. But he grows fond of the townspeople and falls for the lovely Marian the Librarian.
When: Friday, July 26, 8 p.m.
Where: Goodman Theatre - The Albert, 170 N. Dearborn St.
Price: $37.50
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Parking in Chicago can be tough, especially during popular events. To find free or cheap parking and to book parking in advance, see this map of Chicago parking from SpotAngels. And to get there by public transportation, check the CTA's website for nearby stations and schedules.
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