ATC’s ‘Rent’ Extends to July 1st

ATC's 'Rent' Extends to July 1st 1 American Theater Company (ATC) announces new performance dates for its hit production of Jonathan Larson’s, Rent, directed by David Cromer.  The production is now extended through July 1, 2012 at American Theater Company, 1909 W Byron St, Chicago, IL.  Tickets for the two-week extension are now on sale through the box office, www.atcweb.org and 773.409.4125.American Theater Company (ATC) announces new performance dates for its hit production of Jonathan Larson’s, Rent, directed by David Cromer.  The production is now extended through July 1, 2012 at American Theater Company, 1909 W Byron St, Chicago, IL.  Tickets for the two-week extension are now on sale through the box office, www.atcweb.org and 773.409.4125.

 

East Village. 1990.  American Theater Company teams up with About Face Theatre to create a fresh look at Jonathan Larson’s 1996 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning rock opera. At the end of the 1980’s, a group of Bohemian artists struggle to find life, love and art in a brutal economy and the height of the AIDS crisis.  Director David Cromer will bring a staggering reality to this landmark musical.

 

Title:                            Rent

Written by:                    Jonathan Larson

Directed by:                  David Cromer

Dates:                         Regular run: May 10, 2012 – June 17, 2012

 

Extension dates:         extended through Sunday, July 1

 

Schedule:                     Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays: 8:00pm

Saturdays: 3:00pm & 8:00pm

Sundays: 2:00pm

Location:                      American Theater Company, 1909 W Byron St., Chicago

Tickets:                        Previews: $10 rush tickets at the door, or reserved seats for $40

Regular run: Wed., Thurs. & matinees $45; Fri. & Sat. evenings $50

Opening night including post-show reception $50

Box Office:                   The Box Office is located at 1909 W Byron St., Chicago;

773.409.4125; www.atcweb.org

 

AMERICAN THEATER COMPANY

American Theater Company is an ensemble of artists committed to producing new and classic American stories that ask the question, “What does it mean to be an American?” We provide a truly intimate home for the community to experience meaningful stories.  We foster a nurturing environment for artists to take risks and create essential work.

 

American Theater Company is supported by a CityArts Program 2 Grant and a Cultural Outreach Program Grant from the City of Chicago Office of Tourism & Culture, the Elizabeth F. Cheney Foundation, Lloyd A. Fry Foundation, Illinois Arts Council, Illinois Humanities Council, Polk Bros. Foundation, The Shubert Foundation, and Prince Charitable Trusts.

 

ABOUT FACE THEATRE

About Face Theatre creates exceptional, innovative, and adventurous plays to advance the national dialogue on gender and sexual identity, and to challenge and entertain audiences in Chicago, across the country, and around the world.