Award Winning Producers Of SIX Bring This New Musical To Chicago!

The award-winning producers of Six bring this soaring new musical to the Chicago Shakespeare Theater, playing until the end of June! Based on an inspiring - and uniquely bizarre - true story, 42 Balloons premiered in the UK to rave reviews last year. Don't miss out on this heartfelt trip back to the 80s - get your tickets while you can!

What Is The Story?

It's 1982, and truck driver Larry Walters has an insatiable dream - to fly. His method of choice? 42 weather balloons, a lawn chair, and a lot of hope. Featuring an electrifying score inspired by 80s pop, this scarcely believable true story is having its North American premiere at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater, and is by turns hilarious and moving, diving into Larry's joyous ascent, as well as the brutal reality of coming back down to earth.