Road Show
Feb 16 – Mar 13, 2016
The third collaboration between Weidman and Sondheim (Assassins, Pacific Overtures), Road Show is a freewheeling musical travelogue of the optimism and opportunism of the early twentieth century through the eyes of two ambitious, eccentric yet playfully charming brothers.
Based on the real-life Mizner siblings, Road Show follows the dreamer and the schemer’s quest for the ever elusive, shape-shifting American dream. From the Klondike gold rush to India, Hawaii, Guatemala, New York and finally the real-estate boom of Florida’s Boca Raton, the dazzling pace scours not only the map, but also forty years of boom-and-bust and brotherly love (or hate).
For Signature’s 26th Sondheim production, we welcome back director Gary Griffin (A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum) with his acclaimed Chicago Shakespeare Theater staging of Road Show.
“Funny, fierce, lean and heartbreaking.” —Chicago Sun-Times
Performance Information
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Running Time
Approximately one hour and forty minutes with no intermission.
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Effects Warnings
Road Show will use theatrical smoke and haze.
Specialty Nights
Production Photos
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Sponsors
Partial support for open captioning provided by Theatre Development Fund.
Sponsored by The Ted & Mary Jo Shen Charitable Gift Fund
Cast Members
Creative Team
Spring Specials
alaskan smoked salmon bruschetta capers, red onion, herbed goat cheese, lemon and smoked salmon deconstructed with grilled crostini
quesadilla with mango salsa a crispy tortilla with cheddar and jack cheese, peppers, onions, and a side of sweet mango salsa
key lime pie made with real Key Lime juice
Travel-Inspired Cocktails
Palm Beach Sunrise Absolut vodka and Florida orange juice with a splash of cranberry and a touch of peach
Gold Rush Absolut vodka and Sprite laced with gold and a hint of cinnamon
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