About Face Theatre's Wonka Ball, May 11 at MBC

Chicago, IL - About Face Theatre's annual gala, Wonka Ball (theme "Saturday Night Live: The Experience!") will take place Friday, May 11, at 8 p.m. (VIP cocktail reception 7 p.m.) at the Museum of Broadcast Communications, 360 N. State.

From Wayne's World to Celebrity Jeopardy to Weekend Update, patrons will interact with SNL sets, original props and costumes—all with a distinct About Face Theatre twist.

Wonka Bill will also include the presentation of the annual Leppen Leadership Awards, recognizing one individual and one organization whose efforts have made an enormous impact within Chicago's LGBTQIA communities; as well as the About Face Youth Theatre MVP Award, presented annually to an outstanding youth theatre ensemble member for exceptional service to the company and to the greater LGBTQIA community.

Tickets are available at AboutFaceTheatre.com or 773-784-8565. Discounted early-bird ticket specials are available through Wed., April 11.