Theatre Building Chicago hosts its 12th annual showcase of new musicals, offered here in concert readings (with actors at music stands) and staged readings (with the actors moving about while using scripts and scores). The weekend-long festival gives audiences and aspiring writers a chance to discuss the art, craft, and commerce of musical theater as they rub elbows between shows. Stages 2005 runs Fri 8/12 through Sun 8/14 in the north and south theaters of Theatre Building Chicago, 1225 W. Belmont. Individual shows are $15; a Stages Pass to all Saturday and Sunday shows costs $85; other are prices listed below. For reservations and more information, call 773-327-5252 or log on to www.theatrebuildingchicago.org or www.ticketmaster.com.
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SATURDAY 13
Ever After
This contemporary version of the classic fairy tale is penned by Charles Leipart and Eric Schorr. a North theater, 3 PM.
The Devil and Dexter Webster
