National Pastime Theater (Chicago, IL)
Follow the adventures of Jeff and his band of misfits--Slab, Lady Woman, The Fate, and Heat Conduction Man--as they work to make a name for themselves. Do they have what it takes to steal the Blue Sheik Diamond from the Museum of Geological Discoveries before it leaves town forever? Or are they destined to trudge through the daily grind of their day jobs hoping for few minor misdemeanors?
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The last date listed for Villains was Saturday June 21, 2008 / 10:00pm. (view all dates)
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entertaining!
you don't see many performances based on comics, so i enjoyed this a lot... i was IN TEARS when ricky came on stage, i mean i was IN TEARS i was laughing so hard... but maybe it's just me ;)
sometimes, either you get it... or you don't...
i got it, i liked it...
It was worth the price.
(3.5 stars, really) As big fans of four-color comics and superheroes, this show was right up our alley. Clever and often hilarious, the bumbling supers offer just enough esoteric comedy for the fanboys while keeping the dialogue from going over the heads of everyone else. The sets were sparse, so it was up to the actors to carry it, which they did most of the time. Technical glitches really cut into the flow of the night, and they need to focus their projector, but it didn't really matter. We really loved the production. We're thankful to Goldstar for the opportunity to discover this gem of a theater and we will *definitely* be back.
Located in Uptown/Buena Park just north of the Irving Park boundary of Lakeview, this theater has been host to countless productions by itinerant theater companies. The space has unusually large and comfortable seats for a storefront theater, and when not obscured by a set there are some very interesting architectural features, including a stonework clock set in one of the walls.
Website: http://www.nmtchicago.org/villains.htm
From the dynamic duo that brought you Manos: Rock Opera of Fate, citizens of the world beware!
Coming this summer to a theatre near you, New Millennium Theatre Company presents a new breed of evil: incompetence. In a season chock full of superhero riff-raff, the world-premiere comedy Villains is the anti-superhero answer to your summer.
Villains paints a vivid picture of the true-life struggles of making it in a "super-fied" world. It’s not all million-dollar lasers and man-eating viruses…it takes hard work, time and dedication. And that’s where Jeff comes in! Follow the adventures of this self-proclaimed leader and his band of misfits--Slab, Lady Woman, The Fate, and Heat Conduction Man--as they work to make a name for themselves.
Presented in partnership with Amazing Fantasy Books and Comics, G-Mart Comic Books, Graham Crackers Comics (Loop Location), and Challengers Comics and Conversations.
New Millennium is a non-profit Chicago theatre company, producing a varied season which focuses on new or non-traditional approaches to theatre. We create quality entertainment that attracts new audiences, including those who have been reluctant to attend traditional theatre offerings. By appealing to this neglected demographic, New Millennium builds and fosters an educational, social, and artistic environment.
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