Death and Harry Houdini
July 7th, 2012 to August 17th, 2012
Written and Directed by Nathan Allen
Magic by Dennis Watkins
Houdini returns July 7th for a Summer Extension. Thurs→Sun 7:30PM
To continue celebrating 10 years of original plays, we present an all-new production of our very first show, Nathan Allen’s Death and Harry Houdini. The story of history’s most famous magician and his life-long war against Death features the deadly escape The Water Torture Cell, performed by award-winning magician Dennis Watkins.
A wait list for sold-out performances is taken only at the door starting 1 Hour before the performance.
LOCATION: The Chopin Theatre Downstairs Theatre
1543 W. Division St., Chicago, IL
TICKETS: $40
$10 Student and Industry rush tickets available at all performances pending availability one prior to curtain at the box office window.
There will be NO LATE SEATING for any performance.
JEFF RECOMMENDED
4 out of 4 Stars!
“A highly polished and visually thrilling show … strikingly well-designed and well-executed … MAGIC OF THE VERY HIGHEST ORDER!”
- Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune
“…high energy and lack of artifice in a loose, buzzy blend of traditional storytelling, music and spectacle… A THRILLING RIDE” – Kris Vire, Time Out Chicago
“‘Death and Harry Houdini’ soars on Dennis Watkins’ brilliance as a genuine magician and fearless stuntman…INGENIOUSLY WRITTEN AND DIRECTED by Nathan Allen.” – Hedy Weiss, Chicago Sun-Times
“The folks at the House Theatre of Chicago are celebrating their tenth anniversary by remounting their first show—and IT MAKES FOR A HELLUVA PARTY…Dennis Watkins is simply magnificent as Houdini.” – Kerry Ried, Chicago Reader
Tickets start at $40