Join us for the North American Premiere of the new musical 42 Balloons at Chicago Shakespeare. Charles McCullagh (Bonnie & Clyde) and Evelyn Hoskins (Waitress) star as Larry Walters and Carol Van Deusen, reprising their roles from the UK run at the Lowry last year.
Sunday, June 1
Noon: Brunch at Bar Sol
2:00 pm: 42 Balloons at Chicago Shakespeare
Preceding the show at Noon, we will have Brunch at Bar Sol at Navy Pier.
Inspired by an unbelievable true story, 42 Balloons is a soaringly original musical from the award-winning producers of SIX. On July 2, 1982, truck driver Larry Walters defied the odds (and FAA airspace regulations) to achieve his lifelong dream of flying. In a lawn chair attached to 42 weather balloons, Larry—supported by his girlfriend and a community of unlikely heroes—ascended 16,000 feet into the blue sky above LA, and from the moment he landed, their lives would never be the same. Featuring an irresistible ’80s pop-inspired score, 42 Balloons is a funny, moving, and thrillingly staged new musical that asks: How far would you go for your dream… and how far would you be willing to fly?
*Alcoholic beverages are not included in the price.