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Set in the twilight years of the 19th century, Michael John LaChiusa's dark musical chronicles the journey of Marie Christine, a racially mixed woman imprisoned without a trial to face death. From her jail cell, she recounts her journey, beginning with a genteel life of privilege in New Orleans Creole society. There, she falls madly in love with a white ship captain named Dante. When the relationship comes to light, Marie and Dante flee to Chicago, where Dante abandons her for a career in politics. Betrayed and alone, Marie undertakes the darkest vengeance, which leads her to her tragic fate.
MARIE CHRISTINE received Tony Award nominations for Best Book of a Musical and Best Score.
- Michael John LaChiusa
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The Thanksgiving Play
Ensemble Theater In Honor of Helen Zell at Steppenwolf (4/25 - 6/2) | |
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Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
Paramount Theatre (4/24 - 6/16) | |
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The Singularity Play
Jackalope Theatre Company (5/19 - 6/22) | |
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Bandstand
Raue Center For The Arts (9/13 - 10/20) | |
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Radius: The Songs We Wish We Wrote
Metropolis Performing Arts Centre (8/11 - 8/11) | |
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Bible Bingo: A Comedy of God, Games, and Goofy Prizes
Greenhouse Theater Center (4/14 - 5/25) | |
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Festival of Unfinished Work
Bramble Theatre Company (6/26 - 6/30) | |
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Shrek
The Center for Performing Arts (6/10 - 6/14) | |
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For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When the Rainbow is Enuf
Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre (7/20 - 8/4) | |
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