BLOOM

by Peter Foley, Matthew Heimer, Andy Siegel, and Kevin Mayes

Directed by Elizabeth Margolius
Musical Direction by Brett Rowe

Everyone is in the game, but will the bubble burst? An entire nation bets its financial future, not on tech stocks or real estate… but tulips. The year is 1636, the place is Holland, and the shoes are wooden.  Together a thrifty hat-maker and reckless painter set out to fulfill their dreams in a world of Rembrandt masterpieces, Puritan elders and bawdy beer halls.  On a quest for wealth, power, fame and love, set to a baroque pop score, they discover what it means to catch Tulip Mania.

Featuring a wonderful cast and a talented creative team, Bailiwick Chicago presents three concert-style performances at the Chicago Center for the Performing Arts, 777 N. Green Street on April 16 (7:30 pm) and April 17 (2:30 pm and 7:30 pm). Tickets are $15.00.

Listen to brief recordings of selected songs:

• Something From Nothing
• Reaching for the Light
• Bloom in Me

PURCHASE BLOOM T-SHIRTS

Available at CafePress.com