Eastland: An Original Musical
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Written by Andy White July 24, 1915Moored on the Chicago River between Clark St and LaSalle, The Eastland begins boarding and thousands of Western Electric employees and their families climb the ramp, excited for their annual company outing. Overflowing with passengers about to depart, the boat leans port – and doesn’t lean back. Within minutes, cries fill the air, families are torn apart and unexpected heroes emerge to rescue dozens of Chicagoans from a watery end. Artistic Director Andrew White (Of One Blood, 1984) resurrects the ghosts of America’s forgotten tragedy in this Lookingglass Original musical, with music by Artistic Associate Andre Pluess and Ben Sussman, the team behind the score of Lookingglass Alice, 1984, Metamorphoses, Hard Times, and The Secret in the Wings, as well as the acclaimed Winesburg, Ohio. Directed by Amanda Dehnert (Peter Pan: A Play). Inspired in part by Jay Bonansinga's The Sinking of the Eastland: America's Forgotten Tragedy Eastland is the recipient of the Edgerton Foundation New American Play Award. More information> TicketsTickets are on sale now. Call our box office at 312-337-0665 or click the "buy tickets" button to the left. Original Cast AlbumThe Eastland Original Cast Album CD is now available for $15 plus $2.50 shipping. Call our box office at 312-337-0665 or click here to purchase your copy. Group DiscountsGroups of 10 or more save up to 20% off regular ticket prices. Free Programs and Community PartnersCommunity Partners for Eastland include:The Eastland Disaster Historical Society Click here to learn more about community partners for Eastland, as well as free programming, including panel discussions Sundays in July at 4:30 pm. ResourcesClick here to see the discussion guide for Eastland.
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