***** Highly Recommended ***** Goodman Theatre’s whimsical revival, “Wonderful Town”, could move to Broadway tomorrow and be a hit, it’s that good! Although it doesn’t have any huge popular hits, the songs in “Wonderful Town” are light, lyrical and fun. Conductor Ben Johnson and the Goodman’s 17-piece orchestra bring Leonard Bernstein’s score to life! “Wonderful Town” even has old-fashioned Overtures. My friend and I left smiling, so I give “Wonderful Town” 4 BIG Spotlights.
“Wonderful Town” runs through October 23rd in the Goodman Theatre’s Albert Theatre, 170 N. Dearborn, Chicago. Running time is 2 hours, 35 minutes, with an intermission. Performances are Wednesday at 7:30 pm; Thursday at 2:00 and 7:30 pm; Friday at 8:00 pm; Saturday at 2:00 and 8:00 pm; and Sunday at 2:00 and 8:00 pm. Tickets range from $25-$103. Best parking option: online at www.interparkonline.com/googmantheatre, payment in advance is just $16.50. FYI (312) 443-3800 or www.goodmantheatre.org.
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