Bailiwick Chicago Extends F**KING MEN 3 Weeks to 8/29

Executive Director Kevin Mayes announced today that Bailiwick Chicago's hit production of Joe DiPietro's f-ing MEN will be extended for an additional three weeks due to popular demand. Performances will continue through Sunday, August 29 at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont with the original cast.

"We are so pleased that Chicago audiences have embraced this production," said Mayes, "and we are excited that we've been able to keep the original cast together for this second extension. It's been an amazing summer for Bailiwick Chicago, with our two hit shows AIDA and f-ing MEN. We are incredibly proud of - and humbled by - the response."

f-ing MEN observes the sex lives of the modern urban gay American male. Conceived as a noir-riff on Arthur Schnitzler's 19th century play, LA RONDE, the play examines ten men from all walks of life as they negotiate the before and after of lust, love, betrayal and the pursuit of sex and emotional connection. Funny, poignant, sometimes dramatic, always provocative and sexy, the show has been critically acclaimed by Chicago critics: "Emotionally Searing...Superb Performances...there is truth and understanding in f-ing MEN." (Hedy Weiss, Chicago Sun-Times) "...[f-ing MEN] is serviced brilliantly by this snappy, assured Chicago production." (Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune) "...f-ing MEN is pretty f-ing solid." (Kris Vire, TimeOut Chicago).

Bailiwick Chicago has launched a dedicated web site for the production with photos, videos, and additional information about the show at www.FMenChicago.com.

Joe DiPietro is the author of I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE! and ALL SHOOK UP. His most recent musical, MEMPHIS, was nominated for eight Tony awards, won three, and also received the Drama Desk Award and Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Musical.

Director Tom Mullen was the director of the Jeff-Award winning musical TOMORROW MORNING, the acclaimed production of URINETOWN at Chicago's Mercury Theater, and DiPietro's I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT NOW CHANGE for Noble Fool Theatricals.

The cast includes Thad Anzur, Karmann Bajuyo, Christian Kain Blackburn, Armand Fields, Beau Forbes, Cameron Harms, CameRon Johnson, Ryan Lanning, Arthur Luis Soría, and Norman Woodel. Understudies are Tom Chiola, Michael Harnichar, and Jake Szczepaniak.

The design team includes John Rotonda (Set), Jared B. Moore (Lights), Bill Morey (Costumes), Mike Dunbar (Sound), and Lee Strausberg (Props), with original music by composer Laurence Mark Wythe. Christopher Pazdernik assistant directs, with stage management by Mitch Thomas, and casting by Lili-Anne Brown.

Performances are Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m., and Sundays at 7 p.m. General admission tickets are $25. Special Reserved seating is available for $30. Student and Industry rush tickets will be available at the door for $15 at every Sunday performance. Group (6+) tickets are $20.00. To purchase tickets, call the Stage 773 box office at 773-327-5252, or go to www.ticketmaster.com.

Bailiwick Chicago was formed by a group of dedicated actors, directors, and production professionals when Bailiwick Repertory Theater closed its doors in September 2009. This group, called the "Collective," is responsible for developing, implementing, and upholding the artistic mission and vision of the company. Bailiwick Chicago's mission is to tell stories that stimulate our audience and celebrate our diverse community, enhancing our understanding of ourselves and others.

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