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Chicago Dramatists' hit production moves to the Royal George Studio Theatre!
by Resident Playwright Keith Huff
Directed by Artistic Director Russ Tutterow
Seasoned New York producers Frank Gero, Jono Gero and Ray Gaspard are teaming together to present the Chicago Dramatists’ critically acclaimed production of Keith Huff’s new play, A STEADY RAIN. The play that everyone in Chicago seems to be buzzing about will preview February 27, open March 4 and run through April 27 at the Royal George Studio Theatre, 1641 N. Halsted, Chicago. The highly praised cast and artistic team will remain the same.
The performance schedule for A STEADY RAIN is Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7:30 p.m., Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Ticket prices range from $30 to $45. All tickets for police officers, firefighters and other uniformed personnel are $25 and available with the appropriate ID. Student and senior discounts are also available.
Tickets can be purchased at the Royal George Box Office, 1641 N. Halsted, Chicago, or by phone at 312.988.9000. Tickets can also be purchased through Ticketmaster, 312.902.1500, Ticketmaster.com or all Ticketmaster ticket centers.
Discounted tickets for groups of 10 or more are available by calling Group Theater Tix at (312) 423-6612 or visiting www.grouptheatertix.com.
Variety - Steven Oxman
“A snowball that builds to an avalanche”
“Rattling emotional crescendos”
“Genuine dramatic power”
Chicago Tribune - Chris Jones
“Gritty, rich, thick, poetic, and entirely gripping”
“Your throat gets constricted as you watch”
“The best show I’ve ever seen at Chicago Dramatists”
“Truly remarkable”
Time Out Chicago - Brian Nemtasuk
“Excellent, evocative”
Reader - Lawrence Bommer
“Excruciating excitement”
“This show is in-your-face – but also in your heart and gut.”
Daily Herald - Barbara Vitellio
“Must-see theatre”
“Stormy, husky, brawling performances”
“A Chicago classic”
NewCity
“Rarely is a play so purely intelligent and entertaining”
“Vivid and special – you want to box up the script and take it home with you.”
“Addicting”
Chicago Free Press
“Hits its dramatic targets with point-blank precision”
“Wildly detailed and engaging”
“Emotionally potent’
Chicago Sun-Times - Hedy Weiss
“Bitterness and anger take a psychopathic turn”
“Searingly acted"
“The actors blaze with some of the most dazzling acting you will see anywhere”
“Fiery, superbly rendered”
“Action-packed storytelling”
Synopsis: Love and rage on the streets of Chicago. Two seasoned cops find themselves caught up in a conflict between family and duty when a seemingly routine domestic disturbance call results in the death of a boy. When the horrific truth of the situation is revealed, one of the two must take the blame for the fatal mistake. Their childhood friendship is put to the test, and both men must deal with issues of honor, love and loyalty in the face of adversity..
Featuring:
Associate Artist Randy Steinmeyer and Peter DeFaria
Set Design by Tom Burch, Lighting Design by Jeff Pines, Sound Design by Mike Tutaj, Costume Design by Kerith Wolf, Props Design by Daniel Pellant, Stage Managed by Tom Hagglund
February 27, 2008 - April 27, 2008
PREVIEWS: February 27 - March 2, 2008
OPENING NIGHT: March 4, 2008
BENEFIT PERFORMANCE: no
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