Photo Flash: 'The Sparrow' Celebrates 100th Show

The Sparrow celebrated its 100th performance at the Apollo Theater (2540 N. Lincoln Ave) of Chicago this past weekend. "Following the unprecedented success of two record-breaking initial mountings, this engagement is a new opportunity for Chicago audiences to experience a remarkable show that has soared beyond all expectations.  The new production of The Sparrow is a unique endeavor from a growing relationship between The House Theatre of Chicago and Broadway In Chicago" state press notes.

"Intertwined with music and dance, the play tells the story of Emily Book, a small town girl returning home ten years after a tragic accident claimed the lives of her entire class.  As the town struggles to accept the strange girl who reminds them of what they lost, Emily attempts to hide special powers that make her different," state press notes.

Created and performed by The House Theatre of Chicago, The Sparrow is conceived and directed by Nathan Allen with script by Chris Matthews, Jake Minton and Nathan Allen.  The production dominated the 2007 Joseph Jefferson Citations and garnered seven awards including: Outstanding New Work, Production, Director, Ensemble, Original Music, Projection Design and Choreography. 

The performance schedule through December 31 is as follows:  Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m., Thursdays at 7:30 p.m., Fridays at 8 p.m.; Saturdays at 5:30 & 8:30 p.m., Sundays at 3:30 & 6:30 p.m. Note:  There will not be a performance on Wednesday, November 21; and Thursday, November 22.  There will be added performances on: Wednesday, November 14 at 2 p.m.; Friday, November 23 at 5:30 p.m.; Saturday, November 24 at 2 p.m.; Wednesday, December 12 at 2 p.m.; and Monday, December 31 at 8:00 p.m.

Individual tickets range in price from $34.50 - $49.50 and will be available starting September 7 through the Apollo Theater Box Office (2540 N. Lincoln Ave.) by calling (773) 935-6100 as well as all Broadway In Chicago Box Offices (24 W. Randolph St., 151 W. Randolph St. and 18 W. Monroe St.), the Broadway In Chicago ticket line (312) 902-1400, all Ticketmaster ticket centers or online at ticketmaster.com. Tickets are available now to groups of 20 or more by calling (312) 977-1710.

For more information, visit www.broadwayinchicago.com or www.thehousetheatre.com.

Photo credit: Broadway In Chicago

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