EVENTS
Tony Clifton & Katrina Kiss-My-Ass Orchestra
07/31/2008–08/17/2008
Thu-Sat 1030p; Sun 7p Tix $15 (all to charity). 888-512-7469 or FrontgateTickets.com
; www.TonyClifton.net
Comic Relief, in recognition of the 25th anniversary of Andy Kaufman's departure, presents "The Return of Tony Clifton", with his Katrina Kiss My Ass Orchestra a ripping band of 20 musicians, backup singers, and Tony’s Cliftonettes, jaw dropping burlesque dancers, in the intimate surroundings of Chopin Theatre. more>>
The Mysterious Elephant - The Strange Tree Group
06/18/08–07/19/08
Preview 6/18; Thu-Sat 8p; Sun 2p Tix $20. $40 VIP front row seating
; www.strangetree.org
Written by Emily Schwartz, 2008 Best Playwright - Chicago Reader Staff Choice
From the wickedly whimsical imagination of Emily Schwartz comes the tale of the horribly unlucky Addington twins. more>>
The Birthday Party - Signal Ensemble
07/26/08–08/30/08
Preview 7/26-27 8p; Open 7/28 8p; Th-Sa 8p; Su 3p
Tix TBD; www.signalensemble.com
Signal Ensemble presents Noble Prize Winner Harold Pinter's first full length play.
Stanley Webber, a retired pianist, is leading a quiet life in a seaside boarding house until two strangers roll into town. more>>