Chicago Musical Theatre Fest, Thursday, August 8, 2024 8:00PM
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Thursday, August 8, 2024 8:00PM
Description
The Chicago Musical Theatre Festival showcases new musicals from Chicago and beyond! This celebration of musical theatre, emerging authors and innovative artists looks to push the boundaries of storytelling within the form.
WANDERLUST
Book and Lyrics by William Nedved
Music by Grant Escandón
Directed by Becca Holloway
Desmond finally takes a vacation – only for Henry, his tech mogul boss, to show up at his Sydney surfer’s hostel. While Desmond works overtime to save their company, Henry parties it up with the international backpackers. Soulful surfer Tico flirts with Henry. Social media influencer Sonja films him. Homesick Jessica calls him out. Corporate fixer Alex kidnaps him. And hostel manager Kit wants Henry gone. As day turns to night and the truth comes to light, will Desmond save Henry or himself WANDERLUST is a modern-day, old-fashioned musical comedy about learning to live outside of your comfort zone.
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