Thieves Like Us : The Tale of Depression-Era Bank Robber Caught Between Love and Loyalty
Chopin Theatre Mainstage (1543 W. Division Ave. Chicago, IL 60642)
- Full Price:
- $25.00 - $29.00
- Our Price:
- $12.50 - $14.50*
* Additional fees apply.
All offers for Thieves Like Us have expired.
The last date listed for Thieves Like Us was Saturday October 30, 2010 / 8:00pm.
Currently at Chopin Theatre Mainstage:
Jamaica, Farewell, a Powerful One-Woman Show, at Chopin Theatre
- Full Price:
- $35.00
- Our Price:
- $17.50
Debra Ehrhardt's acclaimed solo show Jamaica, Farewell is based on a mostly true story about the playwright's journey to the USA from Jamaica in the turbulent 1970s of the Manley Era. As an 18-year-old secretary in Kingston, Jamaica, Ehrhardt and her passion for America bump into a handsome CIA agent over a bowl of oxtail soup. She decides to squeeze through the pinhole of opportunity with the help of this love-struck American. Her way out of Jamaica is blocked by many obstacles: an alcoholic father, a Bible-spouting mother, the price of an air ticket and U.S. government suspicions. The boundary between bravery and foolishness becomes blurred as she becomes more desperate. When she agrees to smuggle a million dollars in cash to a mysterious contact somewhere in Miami, the agent becomes her unwitting accomplice. NAACP Award-winner Ehrhardt plays every part. Jamaica, Farewell is directed by Joel Zwick (My Big Fat Greek Wedding) and has been optioned for film by a major Hollywood producer. Learn More
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Parking on street 1 block away and across the street. Not too bad.
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Eat before you come
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6 Goldstar Member Reviews
momomeek
bogartgreens
We attend a fair number of House Theatre productions during the year (Girls vs. Boys, Rose and the Rime, Dave DaVinci, etc.) and have always enjoyed them for the most part. When one aspect of the performance has fallen short, there has been something unique and entertaining happening in other areas that has made up for it.Written on Oct 26 2010
Sadly, that wasn't the case this time around. The two leads in this play seemed very flat and didn't grab our attention, although the supporting cast did a fine job. The story itself seemed uninspired and a bit trite to be honest. However, as with all House productions, the set design and stage direction was quirky, unique and engaging.
We'll definitely be attending shows in the future (The Nutcracker was fantastic two years ago), as the House Theatre is always fun and fresh to watch. Just a shame that we didn't come out of the Chopin buzzing like we usually do.
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kris_gs17
Thieves Like Us was a disappointment. The script was really simplistic, never really engaging the audience to any extent. The staging had a few good elements, including the singing and other props, but were not enough to lift the overall show to any heights... add to that the shrillness of Chicamaw's voice and the play ended up being annoying several times...Written on Oct 25 2010
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Goldstar Member
The play was good. The actors (especially "Chicamaw")were very much into their characters and did a great job. The set was very basic, as you would expect at a small theater. Play was 2 hours long with short intermission. Overall, a very nice play, would reccommend for a night out that is not too expensive. Great deal on Goldstar!Written on Oct 18 2010
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More Information About Thieves Like Us
Website
http://thehousetheatre.com/seasons/eight/shows/thieves-like-us
Description
Set in the Depression-era dustbowl, Thieves Like Us follows one man’s quest to make his own morality. Bowie Bowers busts out of Alky prison and goes on a spree of bank robberies with hardened criminals T-Dub and Chicamaw. His newfound gal Keechie wants him to give up the life and settle down. Bowie figures he’s no more a thief than the politicians and bankers who steal with their brains instead of a gun. When the law busts up the gang Bowie is forced to make a decision: does he lam it for Mexico with Keechie by himself or does he break Chicamaw out of jail to be their guide?
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