Theatre Building Chicago hosts its 13th annual showcase of new musicals, offered here in concert readings (with the actors at music stands) and one fully staged production (see listing for Fairystories). 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 2006 runs Friday 8/11 through Sunday 8/13 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 prices are listed below. For reservations and information, call 773-327-5252 or log on to www.theatrebuildingchicago.org or www.ticketmaster.com.
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SATURDAY 12
Main-Travelled Roads
The beats are back in this homage to 1950s New York, written by Jay Landesman and Tim and Lorraine Treanor, with music by Tommy Wolf and Simon Wallace and lyrics by Fran Landesman. a North theater, 3:30 PM.
Beach Wars
