A bittersweet multimedia portrait of a newspaperman who stood up for the little guy against the City's most oppressive powers Tix: $60 (groups 10+, $40/ea) More info: 847-920-7714 ⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘Royko: The Toughest Man in Chicago' at Chopin Theatre lets the man and his words take center stage - Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune
3 Stars - 'Royko' star gets the look, the voice, the heart of the great Chicago columnist - Jack Helbig, Chicago Sun Times "It's a nuanced and thoughtful look at quintessential Chicago history" - Dan Jakes, Chicago Reader
"..an impressive tribute that both celebrates a great writer, and at the same time laments the loss of the newspaper era" - Splashmags.com "'Toughest Man in Chicago' brings Mike Royko back to the City" - Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune
"'Royko: The Toughest Man in Chicago' is playing to sold out audiences at Chopin Theatre..." - ABC TV
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11/14/24 - 12/22/24
Thu-Sat 730pm; Sun 330pm
EXTENDED FROM NOVEMBER 14th to DECEMBER 22nd!
Mike Royko was Chicago's most popular columnist. He wrote about the city the way its people like to think of themselves: tough, cynical and with compassion for the little guy. For over three decades, Royko captured the spirit of Chicago through his incisive, poignant, and often uproarious commentary. Dubbing Mayor Richard J. Daley "Boss," he fearlessly tackled corruption and championed the everyday citizen.
"Royko: The Toughest Man in Chicago" is a dynamic one-man show that weaves together his fiercest columns, candid interviews, and highlights from his bestselling book. This multi-media experience not only revives Royko's indomitable spirit by reflecting on a Chicago gone by, but also find echoes of today's America in his timeless words.
This show is 2 hours and 20 minutes with one 15 minute intermission.
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Author
Mitchell Bisschop
Director
Steve Scott
Performers
Mitchell Bisschop
Production
Eric Luchen (Set Designer), Christopher Kriz (Sound Designer), Garrett Bell (Lighting Designer), Smooch Medina (Projection Designer), Will Hughes (Technical Director), Duncan Hon (Master Electrician) and Faith Locke (Stage Manager). Photography by Sarah Larson.
Beth Kligerman (Producer) and Lecy Goranson (Producer)
