The Adrienne Arsht Center and The House Theatre of Chicago present
DEATH AND HARRY HOUDINI
April 25-28, 2012
In celebration of 10 years of original plays, The House Theatre of Chicago will perform a brand new adaptation of its first-ever hit, Death and Harry Houdini. Visually stunning and highly entertaining, Nathan Allen’s original book, Death and Harry Houdini delivers a roller coaster ride through the life of the great Harry Houdini – from discrediting all who tried to emulate his acts, to experimenting with magic, to perfecting the Water Torture Cell – the magician waged a life-long war against death. House Company member and award-winning magician Dennis Watkins, who plays the late legend, will perform many of Houdini’s most renowned illusions including his most dangerous escape, the dreaded Water Torture Cell. Death and Harry Houdini brings new life to a dark and tumultuous story guaranteed to keep audiences on the edge of their seat.
Death and Harry Houdini, the first show staged by The House Theater of Chicago, opened in the Fall of 2001. Ten years and countless awards later, The House Theater of Chicago and the Arsht Center will jointly produce this brand new adaptation – opening first in Chicago in January 2012 and then at the Adrienne Arsht Center in the spring 2012. This production marks the Arsht Center’s debut as a producer in the Chicago market.
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