Come Fly Away Chicago
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Quick Facts
- Come Fly Away Chicago was choreographed by Tony Award-winner Twyla Tharp.
- The musical, Come Fly Away Broadway Chicago, is set to all Frank Sinatra songs.
- The music in the show is accompanied by a live on-stage band giving the impression that Frank Sinatra is singing live.
Info
Show Dates:
January 10, 2012 - January 22, 2012
Location:
Bank of America Theatre
18 West Monroe Street
Chicago, Illinois 60603
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The Best of Sinatra with Award-Winning Choreography
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Pricing Guide
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$ - $25 and under
$$ - $26-50
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Summary
Features: Twyla Tharp's Come Fly Away Show Chicago features expertly choreographed dancing by 14 of the world's best dancers to the classic songs of Frank Sinatra. Chicago Broadway Come Fly Away follows the love stories of four young couples through the seductive voice of "Ol' Blue Eyes."
Why We Go: Come Fly Away Broadway Chicago features award-winning choreography, classic Sinatra songs that sound like a live concert, and 14 of the world's best dancers.
- Music: Legendary music arranger and composer, Dave Pierce, created what he calls a "click track" from old Sinatra recordings enabling the on-stage band to keep in sync with Sinatra's singing during Come Fly Away Chicago. It gives the impression of a live concert.
- Choreography: Award-winning choreographer, Twyla Tharp, knocks it out of the park with Chicago Broadway Come Fly Away, using 14 of the world's best dancers to tell the love stories.
- Bank of America Theatre: The theatre is over a century old, and is housed in the old Majestic Theatre building, which underwent extreme renovation in 2006.
Inside Knowledge: After its mediocre run on Broadway, Come Fly Away Chicago spent some time at the Wynn Las Vegas and, while there, Twyla Tharp completely retooled the show changing the beginning and ending, cutting out the intermission, and shortening the show to 80 minutes.
Do's and Don'ts:
- Do Get: your tickets for Come Fly Away Chicago early because they WILL sell out.
- Do Dress: appropriately (not casual) when you attend Come Fly Away Broadway Chicago.
- Don't Forget: your kids. If they like musicals, dancing, or Sinatra, make sure to bring them to Come Fly Away Broadway Chicago.
- Don't Bring: your camera to the show unless you are wanting to take a picture of the theatre and its beautifully restored lobby.