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Absolute Hell Makes Its U.S. Premiere in Chicago

The Gift Theatre (4802 North Milwaukee Chicago, IL 60625)
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Full Price:
$25.00 - $30.00
Our Price:
$12.50 - $15.00*
4.0 by 5 members
The Gift presents the U.S. premiere of Rodney Ackland's Absolute Hell. The setting is London, at the members-only club La Vie en Rose and its colorful cast of bohemian lovers, losers, soldiers and dreamers. It's a month after World War II has ended, and with an important election on the horizon everyone is eager to repair both country and self. Bold and haunting, Absolute Hell is among The Royal National Theatre's "Top 100 Plays of The Twentieth Century." Ensemble member Sheldon Patinkin directs.

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The last date listed for Absolute Hell was Sunday April 29, 2012 / 2:30pm.

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The Gift Theatre
4802 North Milwaukee
Chicago, IL 60625
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773-283-7071
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    A bunch of places nearby to try for lunch/dinner.. We went to Pita Bite.. Good, reasonable lunch...
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1 events
1 review
4.0
attended Apr 30 2012

Great, intimate theater and performance. Some wonderful writing and dialogue. Can't imagine that this hasn't taken off more but it really was quite good. A truly gifted ensemble performance at the Gift Theater. Great evening!

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Mo in Chicago red velvet member
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129 reviews
4.0
attended Apr 30 2012

Fabulous Cast & Director Sheldon Patinkin were all amazing!! Congrats to all!!!!

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gplantz
7 events
1 review
5.0
attended Apr 23 2012

a lot of wacky characters, engaging fast dialogue and witty, thought-provoking storyline kept me engaged throughout

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8 reviews
3.0
attended Apr 16 2012

The play was well acted but too long.

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More Information About Absolute Hell

Website

http://www.thegifttheatre.org/

Quotes & Highlights

  • "Absolute Hell is one of those eminently worthy, only-in-Chicago, ensemble-is-everything nights." — Chicago Tribune

Description

Featuring Gift Ensemble Members Brittany Burch, John Connolly, Paul D'Addario, Gabriel Franken, Alexandra Main, Kenny Mihlfried, Lynda Newton, Michael Patrick Thornton and Jay Worthington with guest artists Alexis Atwill, Harter Clingman, Kurt Conroyd, Patrick DeNicola, Joanne Dubach, Marssie Mencotti, Donna McGough, Justine Serino, Amy Speckien, Maria Stephens, Dylan Stuckey and Adam Welsh