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Upcoming events (3)
See all- Shattered Globe Theatre's production of JUMPTheater Wit, Chicago, IL
JUMP
by Charly Evon Simpson
Directed by Amber Montgomery
https://sgtheatre.org/jump/Meet Fay and Hopkins. Fay gives Hopkins hope. Hopkins helps Fay grieve her mother and the loss of her childhood home. Flickering lights, vapes that fall from the sky, and love that recycles leap into a play fueled by magical realism, for a touching story about hope and the promise of human connection.
This play is 90 minutes, with no intermission.
There is no late seating available for this production.A NOTE FROM THE HOST: This show has been Jeff Recommended and has been well-reviewed - so if you are interested in attending this performance with us, purchase your ticket(s) reasonably soon. USE code SGTJUMP for $5.00 OFF tickets, any price level. Please do not RSVP until you have purchased your ticket(s). We will gather across the street at Kubo's for a discussion and beverage after the performance.
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TICKETS
Online at https://sgtheatre.org/events/
Or call the box office at (773) 975-8150
Or visit the box office in-person at 1229 W. Belmont AvenueGeneral Admission: $45.00
Senior: $35.00
Under 30 with I.D.: $25.00ADDITIONAL TICKET BUYING NOTES:
• GENERAL ADMISSION SEATING
• YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR PURCHASING YOUR OWN TICKET.
• DO NOT RSVP 'YES' UNTIL YOU HAVE PURCHASED YOUR TICKET.
• REPEAT!! DO NOT RSVP YES UNTIL YOU HAVE PURCHASED YOUR TICKET.***
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HOW TO FIND US
We will meet at theater at 7:30 p.m. I will be wearing a MEETUP Button. Look for me near the entrance to Theater 3.***
Performances take place at Theater Wit located at 1229 W. Belmont Ave between Racine and Southport in Chicago’s Lakeview Neighborhood.
https://www.theaterwit.org/visit/location/index.htmlPARKING:
Theater Wit has $10.00 parking in our lot across the street. To find the lot, drive through the alley directly opposite the theater building's front door. There is also limited non-metered street parking available on Belmont and Lakewood. Many of the neighborhood side streets are zoned in the evening starting at 10:00pm, but are available during matinees.PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:
• EL: BELMONT Stop (Red, Purple or Brown). From the Belmont station, walk West three blocks to the theater. The neighborhood is quite well lit and very populated at all hours.
• BUS: #77 BELMONT Bus stops on Belmont 1/2 block from the theater. Bus schedules can be indeterminate, so you can visit the CTA website for schedule details.
https://www.transitchicago.com/ - Blank Theatre Company's production of ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURYBramble Arts Loft, Chicago, IL
ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY
Book by Betty Comden and Adolph Green
Music by Cy Coleman
Based on a play by Ben Hecht and Charles MacArthur, and also a play by Bruce Milholland
Directed by Danny Kasinos
Musical Direction by Aaron Kaplan
https://www.blanktheatrecompany.org/On the Twentieth Century is a lively musical comedy set in the 1930s, featuring a glamorous journey aboard a luxury train where egos clash, romance blossoms, and theatrical shenanigans unfold, delivering a delightful blend of humor and heart.
Run time: 2 hours 30 minutes with one 15-minute intermission.
A NOTE FROM THE HOST: If you are interested in attending this performance with us, purchase your ticket(s) reasonably soon. Please do not RSVP until you have purchased your ticket(s). We will gather at a nearby public house for a discussion and beverage after the performance.
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TICKETS:
General Admission: $35.00
Student/Industry: $20.00
TICKETS ONLINE: https://www.blanktheatrecompany.org/**TICKET BUYING NOTES**
• YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR BUYING YOUR OWN TICKET.
• DO NOT RSVP YES UNTIL YOU HAVE PURCHASED YOUR TICKET(S).
• REPEAT!! DO NOT RSVP YES UNTIL YOU HAVE BOUGHT YOUR TICKET(S).How to find us
We will meet at the theater at 7:00pm. I will be wearing a Meetup Button. We will enter the performance space together at 7:10 when the doors open. Show starts at 7:30pm.***
Performance is at the Bramble Arts Loft 5545 N. Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
The theater is served by Clark (#22) and Damen (#50) buses.
Note: Damen (#50) runs along Ashland from Foster.Theater is .6 mile west of Red Line Bryn Mawr Stop.
https://www.transitchicago.com/DRIVING
The performance space is accessible from Lake Shore Drive (Foster or Bryn Mawr exits) on the east and 90/94 (Foster or Peterson exits) on the west.
If you choose to drive, please allow extra time to park. Best street parking options are west of Ashland. - JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Brightside Theatre in NapervilleMeiley-Swallow Hall, Naperville, IL
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Lyrics by Tim Rice
Directed by Jeffrey Cass
https://brightsidetheatre.com/jesus-christ-superstar-2/Passion of Christ
Since its Broadway debut, Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s spectacular musical phenomenon Jesus Christ Superstar has thrilled millions of theatregoers worldwide, mesmerizing them with its passion, captivating them with its story and entrancing them with its anthemic title song.Borrowing from the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John Jesus Christ Superstar is set against the backdrop of an extraordinary series of events during the final weeks in the life of Jesus Christ as seen through the eyes of Judas. Reflecting the rock roots that defined a generation, the legendary sung-through score includes I Don’t Know How to Love Him, Gethsemane, and Superstar.
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TICKETS:
$37.00 Adult / $32.00 Senior (62+) and StudentTICKETS ONLINE: https://ci.ovationtix.com/35506/production/1167873
TICKETS VIA PHONE: (630) 447-TIXS (8497)**SPECIAL SEATING NOTE! PLEASE READ BEFORE BUYING TICKETS! **
• This is an Assigned Seating show.
• Event Host will be seated in CENTER SECTION, ROW F, SEAT 1 (F1)
• Please feel free to choose a seat by the Event Host, or choose a seat that best accommodates you.ADDITIONAL TICKET BUYING NOTES:
• YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR PURCHASING YOUR OWN TICKET.
• DO NOT RSVP YES UNTIL YOU HAVE BOUGHT YOUR TICKET.
• REPEAT!! DO NOT RSVP YES UNTIL YOU HAVE BOUGHT YOUR TICKET.HOW TO FIND US
Come early and have a soft drink, snack, and socialize.
I will be wearing a Meetup Button.
Event Host contact information sent to attendees at a later date.***
Performance at Theatre at Meiley-Swallow Hall, North Central College, 31 S. Ellsworth, Naperville, IL 60540
Meiley-Swallow Hall is at the intersection of Ellsworth & Van Buren, with our entrance on Van Buren.
https://brightsidetheatre.com/plan-your-visit/METRA BNSF NAPERVILLE
station is a 10 minute walk to/from theater (.4 mi).
https://metra.com
https://schedules.metrarail.com/pdf/alternative/BNSF.pdf
