'When Blagojevich Met Blagojevich', Second City's 'SUPERSTAR' Cast to Meet Ex-Gov.

The Chicago Tribune's Chris Jones is reporting in his 'Theater Loop' column the surreal news that Rod Blagojevich, the former governor of Illinois, has invited the cast of Second City's "Rod Blagojevich Superstar," a comedic and hard hitting spoof of the disgraced politician's recent shenanigans, "alleged and otherwise, to appear with him on the radio".

The real Blagojevich is hosting the morning drive show on WLS-AM radio between 7 and 9 a.m. on Wednesday morning reports Jones. The guest list for the eight o'clock hour, as confirmed Tuesday morning reveals 'Theater Loop' is the fake "Blago", as played by Joey Bland.

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Rod Blagojevich Superstar marks Second City's third production with Chicago Shakespeare Theater. The two companies first worked together in 2001 to create the critically acclaimed production of Hamlet! the Musical, followed by Romeo and Juliet the Musical in 2004. With Rod Blagojevich Superstar, Chicago Shakespeare and Second City continue their long tradition of bringing classic theater together with contemporary satire.

The cast of Rod Blagojevich Superstar includes Joey Bland (Rod Blagojevich), Mike Bradecich (Richard Mell/Pat Fitzgerald), Lauren Dowden (Lisa Madigan), Lori McClain (Patti Blagojevich) and Sam Richardson (Roland Burris).

The production team includes Matt Hovde (Director), Boaz Reisman (Musical Director),Jeremy Smith (Stage Manager) and Lisa McQueen (Chorographer).

Rod Blagojevich Superstar contains adult humor and language and is recommended for mature audiences.

Rod Blagojevich Superstar runs for a limited engagement March 26 through May 3, 2009 Upstairs at Chicago Shakespeare. Performance dates are Thursdays and Fridays at 7:30pm, Saturdays at 3:00pm, 7:00pm and 9:30pm and Sundays at 3:00pm. Each performance will be followed by a 20-minute improv set based on audience suggestions. Tickets are $25 ($20 for groups of 10 or more) and may be purchased by calling Chicago Shakespeare Theater's Box Office at 312.595.5600 or by visiting the Theater's website at www.chicagoshakes.com.

 

 

 

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