Chicago Official Visitors Guide - Summer/Fall 2008 - (Page 71) Annie to Robert Goulet, Forbidden Broadway presents 87 minutes of theater’s sharpest send-ups and take downs. Nothing is sacred and no one is off-limits. So come laugh out loud at the best and worst of Broadway, all wrapped up into one hilarious evening. “Consistently riotous.”— The New York Times. “Brilliant. You don’t have to have seen any of the current shows to find it absolutely hilarious.” — New York Daily News. “Gut-bustingly funny.” — New York Post. 1641 N. Halsted St., 312-988-9000, www.theroyalgeorgetheatre.com (Events) • On our Mainstage: A Russian on the Side • In the Great Room, Late Nite Catechism Thurs. at 8pm, Sat. at 8pm, and Sun. at 3pm. Put the Nuns in Charge on Fri. at 8pm and Sat. at 5pm. All tickets are $30. • In the Gallery Space, Another Day In The Empire Fri. at 8pm, Sat. at 5pm and 8pm, Sun. at 3pm. Tickets are $15 on Fri. and Sun., $20 on Sat. dunit comedy. When a world-famous pianist is found dead in her apartment above the Shear Madness Hair Salon, the audience gets involved combing through the clues and solving the crime. Mon., Wed., Thurs., Fri. at 7:30pm; Sat. at 6pm and 9pm; Sun. at 3pm. 175 N. State St., 312-462-6300, www.shearmadnesschicago.com Steppenwolf Theatre Company A non-profit, Chicago-based international performing arts institution committed to collaboration and artistic risk through work with its permanent ensemble, guest artists and the community. Productions are performed year-round. 1650 N. Halsted St., 312-335-1650, www.steppenwolf.org (Events) • Through 7/27/08: Dead Man’s Cell Phone (Upstairs Theatre) Sports & Recreation Bike/Skate/ Recreational Rental Bike Chicago Rentals & Tours Bike and Roll Rentals and Tours offers the largest rental fleet in town. More than 500 bikes to choose from at three locations: Millennium Park, Navy Pier, North Avenue Beach. Reservations visit the Web site or call 888-BIKE-WAY. 239 E. Randolph St., 312-729-1000, www.bikechicago.com Windy City Scooter and Bicycle Rental Company Chicago’s premier scooter Theater on the Lake Fullerton Pkwy. on the Lake, 312-742-7994 Tommy Gun’s Garage Psst Do you Shear Madness America’s favorite who- know da password? Audience interactive “Speakeasy” offering a Roaring 20s musical comedy review with da gangsters, da flappers and you. You’ll be served great food and hooch (uh, dat’s liquor) by da gangsters and da flappers. Open Thurs.–Sun. Nov.– April, Tues.–Sun. May–Oct. Reservations required. 2114 S. Wabash Ave., 800-461-0178, www.tommygunsgarage.com Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding Theatrical satirization of an Italian-American wedding. Audience participates in a fictitious ceremony and reception with champagne toast. Italian buffet, dancing, wedding cake and hilarious improvised interaction with the cast. Wed.–Sun. Open run. Group sales 312-664-0773. 230 W. North Ave., 312-664-8844, www.tonyntina.com and bicycle rental company featuring Vespabrand motorscooters. Discover Chicago from a different angle. Helmets and locks included. Private guided tours are available by reservation. April 1–Oct. 31 10am–8pm; Nov. 1–Mar. 31 phone ahead. 2151 W. Division St., 773-276-5200, www.windycityvespa.com pg For a personalized tour contact the Chicago Greeter Program: 312-744-8000, www.chicagogreeter.com ¶ 71 http://www.steppenwolf.org http://www.theroyalgeorgetheatre.com http://www.bikechicago.com http://www.tommygunsgarage.com http://www.windycityvespa.com http://www.shearmadnesschicago.com http://www.tonyntina.com http://chicago.weaverguides.com/clickthru.php?id=12555 http://chicago.weaverguides.com/clickthru.php?id=12555 http://www.chicagogreeter.com
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