Twelfth Night In Harlem

In this dazzling reimagining of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, Chicago Shakespeare Theater transports audiences to the 1940s Harlem, where Vy, a fiercely talented songwriter determined to break into the male-dominated music scene. Play On! pulses with Duke Ellington's unforgettable music and irresistible street dance as the backdrop to a celebration of courage and the pursuit of dreams. Conceived and directed by Sheldon Epps (Blues In The Night, Purlie) and with a book by Cheryl L. West, the show premiered in 1996 and transferred to Broadway in 1997. Get ready for a musical experience that will sweep you off your feet as the music starts this fall.

What Is The Story?

As Vy plots her future in Harlem's music scene, her uncle Jester warns her of the obstacles women face in trying to make it. But Vy won't be deterred. With wit and a daring disguise, she finds herself crossing paths with charismatic club owner The Duke and captivating singer Lady Liv. As the jazz flows and identities blur, Vy's world becomes a musical whirlwind; will she make it?