chicago Weill review

[Steve Weintraub <dancinsteve...>]

For anyone in the Chicagoland area, here's a great opportunity to hear the 
music of Kurt Weill performed by 5 very talented singers, and 
staged/choreographed by yours truly.

Weill not only wrote 3 Penny Opera (with Brecht) and the well known Mack the 
Knife, but also, after moving to America at the onset of WWII, some beautiful 
songs for musical theater, including September Song and Speak Low (When You 
Speak Love).  The full range of Weill's adventurous musical styles and social 
conscience will be evident.  I've staged the first part- the German period, in 
Expressionist style, and the second, American part, with more than a nod to 
Broadway.

The show opens on Friday, March 19, and runs Fridays & Saturdays at 8 and 
Sundays at 7 thru April 25.  The location is the historic No Exit Cafe at 6970 
N. Glenwood Ave, in Rogers Park.  Free parking available at the Trilogy lot at 
Estes and Glenwood.
Tickets are $12, food and drink will be available (seating is at tables).  Call 
773-743-3355 for info or reservations.

Hope to see some of you there!

-Steve

p.s. Got to work with the very talented Yoel Ben-Simhon and Sultana Trio last 
night, in a joint concert with Maxwell Street.  If you're not familiar with his 
music, definately check him out. Traditional and original tunes with a juicy 
middle eastern sound on oud, guitar, qanun and drums. The Kfar site has more 
info, and he's performing tonight at the Sephardic Congregation.