Aaptation of Nelson Algren’s lyrical essay of the same name, published in 1951. Algren’s tale of two-bit hustlers, gangsters and corrupt politicians is rich with imagery and passion, and considered by scholars the definitive prose portrait of the city of Chicago. Columbia College Theatre Department presents through Nov. 3, 2012. Written by Jeffrey Berkson, John Karraker, and Denise DeClue Directed by Sheldon Patinkin Musical Direction Andra Velis Simon
Location: Getz Theatre, 72 E. 11th St., Chicago