Working April 5, 2011

'Working' is a vital new musical based on the book by Pulitzer Prize-winning author and Chicago's own Studs Terkel. Newly adapted by Stephen Schwartz ('Wicked,' 'Pippin' and 'Godspell') from the original adaptation by Stephen Schwartz and Nina Faso, 'Working' is the working man's 'A Chorus Line.' A musical exploration of 26 people from all walks of life, with songs by all-star composers Craig Carnelia, Micki Grant, Tony Award! winning Lin-Manuel Miranda, Mary Rodgers, Susan Birkenhead, Stephen Schwartz and Grammy Award! winning James Taylor. 'Working' celebrates everyday people in a genuinely funny and touching way. Portrayed by some of Chicago's brightest stars including E. Faye Butler, Barbara Robertson and Gene Weygandt, among others, 'Working ' fills you with hope and inspiration and is the perfect musical for everyone who has ever worked a day in their lives.