July 24, 1915. Moored on the Chicago River between Clark St and LaSalle, The Eastland begins boarding and thousands of Western Electric employees and their families climb the ramp, excited for their annual company outing. Overflowing with passengers about to depart, the boat leans port – and doesn’t lean back. Within minutes, cries fill the air, families are torn apart and unexpected heroes emerge to rescue dozens of Chicagoans from a watery end. Artistic Director Andrew White resurrects the ghosts of America’s forgotten tragedy in this Lookingglass Original musical, with music by Artistic Associate Andre Pluess and Ben Sussman. Directed by Amanda Dehnert.
Lookingglass Theatre Company
821 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 337-0665
Recipient of the 2011 Tony Award for Outstanding Regional Theatre, Lookingglass Theatre Company has been redefining the theatrical experience in Chicago for more than twenty years. Lookingglass' intimate 200-seat theater is located inside the historic Pumping Station on Michigan Avenue. Original scripts created by Lookingglass’ artistic ensemble have been presented by prominent regional theatres all over the country including in New York City and Los Angeles. Notable world premieres include Mary Zimmerman’s Tony Award-winning Metamorphoses, The Arabian Nights, and The Odyssey, David Schwimmer’s adaptations of Upton Sinclair’s The Jungle and Studs Terkel’s RACE, and David Catlin’s circus tribute to Lewis Carroll, Lookingglass Alice. 2011-2012 Season includes: The Great Fire - Playing through November, 2011 Mr. Rickey Calls a Meeting - Begins January 4, 2012 Rick Bayless in CASCABEL - Begins March 21, 2012 Eastland: An Original Musical - Begins June 6, 2012
