Upcoming Events at Chicago Theater Works
Sat Sep 23, 8:00 AM - Sat Sep 30, 11:00 PM
1113 W Belmont, Chicago, IL 60601
Community: Downtown Chicago
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Chicago Theater Works, 1113 W. Belmont, is proud to announce its exciting fall production line up, including Flanagan's Wake, which will return to Chicago Saturday, September 23 through Thursday, November 9.
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Chicago Theater Works, 1113 W. Belmont, is proud to announce its exciting fall production line up, including Flanagan’s Wake, which will return to Chicago Saturday, September 23 through Thursday, November 9. Flanagan’s Wake, which has played in the Chicagoland area steadily since 1994, will run in tandem with Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding at Chicago’s newest venue.
“We are excited to expand the offerings at Chicago Theater Works,” says producer Bill Collins. “Flanagan’s Wake is ‘classic’ Chicago, so we are excited to bring back the productions for those who have loved them for years, and share the show with a new generation.”
Flanagan’s Wake transports the audience to the fictional town of Grapplin, County Sligo, Ireland, where local roustabout, Flanagan, has died. Here they meet an eclectic cast of characters including Fiona Finn, Flanagan’s spirited fiancée of 22 years, Brian Ballybunion, his best friend and drinking mate, Father Damon Fitzgerald, the sharp-tongued parish priest, Mayor O’Doul, the town mayor and bartender, the innocent Mother Flanagan and several other colorful citizens. The mourners pay their respects to the deceased in the Irish tradition (with a quick stop at the pub first). Flanagan’s Wake is performed in the irreverent improvisational that won it rave reviews in Chicago. Much of the play’s hilarious detail is created as the cast and audience interact, each offering anecdotes about Flanagan himself, speculation on the cause of his unfortunate demise, and claims to Flanagan’s estate – all employing tall tales and rip-roaring songs. Spontaneous improvisation guarantees that no two shows will ever be the same.
The performance schedule for both shows varies, so please check www.ChicagoTheaterWorks.com for up-to-date details. Tickets for Flanagan’s Wake range from $29 to $34. Discounted tickets for groups of eight or more are sold online at ChicagoTheaterWorks.com under the “Group Sales” tab.
Please visit ChicagoTheaterWorks.com or call 312.391.0404 for more information.
“We are excited to expand the offerings at Chicago Theater Works,” says producer Bill Collins. “Flanagan’s Wake is ‘classic’ Chicago, so we are excited to bring back the productions for those who have loved them for years, and share the show with a new generation.”
Flanagan’s Wake transports the audience to the fictional town of Grapplin, County Sligo, Ireland, where local roustabout, Flanagan, has died. Here they meet an eclectic cast of characters including Fiona Finn, Flanagan’s spirited fiancée of 22 years, Brian Ballybunion, his best friend and drinking mate, Father Damon Fitzgerald, the sharp-tongued parish priest, Mayor O’Doul, the town mayor and bartender, the innocent Mother Flanagan and several other colorful citizens. The mourners pay their respects to the deceased in the Irish tradition (with a quick stop at the pub first). Flanagan’s Wake is performed in the irreverent improvisational that won it rave reviews in Chicago. Much of the play’s hilarious detail is created as the cast and audience interact, each offering anecdotes about Flanagan himself, speculation on the cause of his unfortunate demise, and claims to Flanagan’s estate – all employing tall tales and rip-roaring songs. Spontaneous improvisation guarantees that no two shows will ever be the same.
The performance schedule for both shows varies, so please check www.ChicagoTheaterWorks.com for up-to-date details. Tickets for Flanagan’s Wake range from $29 to $34. Discounted tickets for groups of eight or more are sold online at ChicagoTheaterWorks.com under the “Group Sales” tab.
Please visit ChicagoTheaterWorks.com or call 312.391.0404 for more information.
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