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Take a Hilarious Trip Through History in The Complete History of America (Abridged)

Metropolis Performing Arts Centre (111 West Campbell St. Arlington Heights, IL 60005)
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The Complete History of America (Abridged) is a roller coaster ride of a play that careens hilariously through the entire course of American history at staggering, breakneck speed - and with brilliant comedic genius. Starting with the birth of Bob Dole sometime before Christ, up to the assassination of JFK by Lucy Ricardo, this comedy takes audiences on an adventure of comedic sketches, songs and parodies through 500 years of American history -- driven by mayhem and laughter. The Boston Herald says "this History of America should be a required course," and The Montreal Gazette raved that "reputable historians would cringe ... But the rest of us can just giggle uncontrollably...." David Belew directs.

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The last date listed for The Complete History of America (Abridged) was Sunday February 12, 2012 / 3:00pm.

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111 West Campbell St.
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847-577-2121
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Slow at times but very entertaining overall. I read some comments about people finding the show sexually graphic. I disagree completely. There is a few sexual jokes but unless your seriously uptight they are not graphic at all.
Written on Feb 03 2012

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Venue is great, easy and free parking. We can bring drinks into the theatre! However, the play was rather unprofessional: acting, pacing/timing, staging. The show was not very effective; I actually dozed off for a while. (Also, the show relied way too much on sexual humor. Some is fine, but this was too much and for no artistic purpose.)
Written on Feb 13 2012

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The actors seemed extremely talented. I felt bad that they were performing to a very sophomoric, moronic, slapstick type of humor. I was expecting a little more sophisticated level such as Second City typically has. The content was just poor except for an occasional laugh and I think the actors could tell by the reaction of the audience.
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Disappointed-It was not what we expected. Glad we only paid 1/2 price. We've seen the actors in other plays and they were good. They did their best with the content provided-even made some comments to the audience indicating they knew the audience wasn't responding in laughter as they hoped.
Written on Feb 10 2012

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This show is not recommended for young children. Some improv scenes may contain adult material.

About the Ticket Supplier: Metropolis Performing Arts Centre

The Metropolis Performing Arts Centre is dedicated to presenting exceptional productions, developing a superior educational program, collaborating with the community of Arlington Heights, and strives to become a leader of American Theater in the 21st Century.