BoHo Theatre presents SideShow -The Musical

Side Show

Book, and Lyrics by Bill Russell, Music by Henry Krieger
Directed by Stephen M. Genovese* Choreographed by Brenda Didier
Music Directed by A. Scott Williams Produced by Thomas J. Samorian*

Played at Theatre Building Chicago on
May 26, 2006 through July 9, 2006.

5-time Jeff-Citation winner!

The show begins in the 1930s at a second-rate sideshow where "Siamese"
twins Daisy and Violet Hilton are the main attraction. With the assistance
of a handsome talent scout named Terry and his assistant Buddy, the
twins leave the sideshow (and their mean handler) and try their luck on
the vaudeville circuit.

With their sideshow friend Jake along to help, the ladies set out in search
of fame, acceptance, and love. However, the conjoined twins find that their
unique physical limitations, as well as some personal biases, present
obstacles in their pursuit of attaining their dreams.

"Stephen M. Genovese's production inarguably is the best
non-Equity musical staged here in years."
--Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune (Highly Recommended)

"Bohemian's "Side Show" gets top marks."
--Hedy Weiss, Chicago Sun-Times (Recommended)

"Wow! ...a sensational show that hits all the right chords."
--Tim Sauers, Gay Chicago Magazine (Highly Recommended)

"The sisters ...establish the most intense connection we’re
likely to see onstage this year."
--Kris Vire, Time Out (Recommended - ****)

"Intensely intimate staging, which features nearly
perfect performances"
--Jack Helbig, Chicago Reader (Recommended)

"Bohemian Theatre's production ...is definitely modern
musical caviar."
--Scott C. Morgan, Windy City Times (Highly Recommended)

"An honest, believable picture of another time and place."
--John Olson, TalkinBroadway.com (Recommended)

"This show is a major summer hit! Kudos to
Bohemian Theatre Ensemble"
--Tom Williams, ChicagoCritic.com (Highly Recommended)