All the Fame of Lofty Deeds, a Play with Live Music
Chopin Theatre Mainstage (1543 W. Division Ave. Chicago, IL 60642)
- Full Price:
- $15.00 - $29.00
- Our Price:
- $7.50 - $14.50*
* Additional fees apply.
All offers for All the Fame of Lofty Deeds have expired.
The last date listed for All the Fame of Lofty Deeds was Sunday December 20, 2009 / 7:00pm.
Currently at Chopin Theatre Mainstage:
Death and Harry Houdini: House Theatre Revives its Magical Inaugural Show
- Full Price:
- $20.00 - $25.00
- Our Price:
- $5.00 - $12.50
Nationally renowned magician Dennis Watkins takes on the role of escape artist Harry Houdini in Death and Harry Houdini, a revival of House Theatre of Chicago's inaugural show and the company's first hit. Featuring magic, music, dance, and film, Death and Harry Houdini includes numerous feats of magic including Watkins's recreation of Houdini's most famous stage escape: The Water Torture Cell, in which he is locked upside down in a tank of water, with only as much time to escape as he has air in his lungs. Learn More
Goldstar Member Tips
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Goldstar Member on Where to Park
Check out the side streets or Ashland for easy street parking.
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Theresa Plese on What to Wear
Casual dress. May need a sweater if you chill easily.
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Theresa Plese on Where to Eat
They serve wine and beer in a cozy lounge which you may take into the theatre.
Goldstar Member Reviews
Chris Marcum
A huge fan of this genre of music (alt-country, roots, americana, what-have-you), I was excited to see my first House show. The band did not disappoint, amazing musicians all. And Corrie Feuerstein as the tumbleweed was double-plus fantastisch. The story? Well, not so much. It seemed like, with the number of tunes included, that the story was just time filler in between songs. There were some funny bits throughout the "book" portion, Anderson Lawfer's host had me laughing out loud, but I found myself wanting them to hurry up and get to the next song already. I would love to see a concert with this cast as the band and on this beautifully realized set. And this is where my experience seems to jibe with nearly all the House reviews I've read -- I enjoyed myself immensely, but found the story somewhat lacking.Written on Dec 18 2009
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Goldstar Member
I'm really glad I went to see this show. It was like watching someone's dream sequence and picking out what the symbolism represented in that person's life in order to comprehend their story and what it reveals about them and the consequences of their actions. The lighting and set were masterfully designed and as much a character in the show as any of the actors. There was a very Brechtian approach to the whole thing, with pieces of the set exposed and an occasional set person walking between scenery in the background, which was interesting and gave the audience a completely other experience than if they were watching a straightforward story behind a proscenium arch. The exposed elements really helped me remove myself from the very storyline and think about how it was applicable to life outside the play as I was watching it.Written on Nov 20 2009
Also, the music was great. I wish our crowd had been a little livelier. All the Fame dealt with weighty topics, and I'm not sure everyone knew when to clap and yell, and when to be silent and take in the solemnity of the moment.
But if you come ready to see something truly unique, outside of the normal realm of theatre, you won't be disappointed.
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sjms
If you are a fan of The House Theater Company (as I am) you will know that they are incredibly original and interactive and when they are good they are great and when they are bad they are still better than most. I think this production would have benefited from a final edit (the first act felt tedious) and a different lead actor, as he seemed to be "acting" too much. It is hard to get lost in a story when you are painfully aware it is being performed.Written on Dec 14 2009
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Goldstar Member
This show is a lot of fun. I'm not a fan of Country Music, but the band and performers were awesome. Truly a unique theatrical experience!Written on Dec 07 2009
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More Information About All the Fame of Lofty Deeds
Description
Sadly reflective and yet hilariously surreal, the show mixes rock biography, live music and stunning visual effects to tell a tripped out tale of the demise of America's last living cowboy.
About the Ticket Supplier: The House Theatre of Chicago
The House is an ensemble of multi-talented artists who work together to create new works of popular theatre. In The House, theatre, music, dance, magic, and spectacle combine to inspire imagination, breaking down the bariers between actors and audience, uniting the two in the joy of storytelling.