Jack Off the Beanstalk at Pride Arts Center

Dates: (11/28/2022 - 12/18/2021 )

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Pride Arts Center

PrideArts

4139 N. Broadway
Chicago,IL 60613

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, PrideArts will bring the British theatrical genre of panto to Chicago for the companys holiday show. A tradition with roots going back to Commedia DellArte, panto (short for pantomime, but not to be confused with mime) is a loud, fun, enjoyable musical comedy theatre production that takes well-loved childrens tales and turns them into a show full of giggles for kids along with subtle adult-minded jokes. PrideArts strictly for adults holiday panto will be the US Premiere of JACK OFF THE BEANSTALK, by Tom Whalley a gay adult take on the holiday panto tradition that premiered in London in 2013 and has enjoyed multiple productions around the UK since then.

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PrideArts’ holiday show will be the US Premiere of JACK OFF THE BEANSTALK written by Tom Whalley, arguably the leading panto artist of Great Britain. The show is recommended for ages 18 +. Press opening is Thursday, December 1 at 7:30 pm, following previews November 28-30.

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The Board of Directors of PrideArts, the Uptown-based theatre company focused on presenting queer stories on live stages and virtual platforms, has appointed Amber Mandley as Managing Director, a new position.

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PrideArts will conclude its 2021-22 season with the Chicago premiere of TOMMY ON TOP – a comedy that premiered in London’s West End at the Above the Stag Theatre last summer. PrideArts Artistic Director Jay Españo made the announcement today.

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