BLOOM: A Concert Reading of a New Musical Comedy

Bailiwick Chicago presents a Concert Reading of BLOOM, a new musical comedy by Peter Foley, Matthew Heimer, Andy Siegel, and Kevin Mayes. April 16 at 7:30 pm; April 17 at 2:30 pm and 7:30 pm. Directed by Elizabeth Margolius Musical Direction by Brett Rowe Everyone is in the game, but will the bubble burst? An entire nation bets its financial future, not on tech stocks or real estate… but tulips. The year is 1636, the place is Holland, and the shoes are wooden. Together a thrifty hat-maker and reckless painter set out to fulfill their dreams in a world of Rembrandt masterpieces, Puritan elders and bawdy beer halls. On a quest for wealth, power, fame and love, set to a baroque pop score, they discover what it means to catch Tulip Mania. Directed by Elizabeth Margolius with musical direction by Brett Rowe, Bailiwick Chicago presents three concert-style performances at the Chicago Center for the Performing Arts, 777 N. Green Street on April 16 (7:30 pm) and April 17 (2:30 pm and 7:30 pm). Featuring cast members Beth Allin, Jayson Brooks, Jim DeSelm, Kevin Grubb, Annie Fitch, Michael Harnichar, Sarah Hayes, Ryan Lanning, Laura McClain, Julie Burt Nichols, Rus Rainear, Abby Sammons and Jonathan Verge. For tickets, visit http://www.bailiwickchicago.com

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