Bloom: A Musical Comedy
Directed by Elizabeth Margolius
Musical Direction by Brett Rowe
Performed April 16 & April 17, 2010
Chicago Center for the Performing Arts (CCPA) 777 N. Green St.
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.
And another from Director Elizabeth Margolius
My Top Five Favorite Moments in Bloom Having a long, slightly strained discussion with the marvelously talented music director, …
Read MoreOne last Blog entry from Matt Heimer
One week after the BLOOM workshop, I’m still relishing it, recuperating from it, and replaying it in my mind. I …
Read MoreBLOOM Cast Post – Beth Allin
A little note from BLOOM cast member, Beth Allin, who was WONDERFUL. Glad to have you part of the Bailiwick …
Read MoreShow Development Update
This has been a very intense week. But the effort has been worth every moment. Last night was particularly amazing. …
Read MoreA Post from Abby Sammons, BLOOM Cast Member
A guest post from Abby Sammons, BLOOM cast member and Bailiwick Chicago Artistic Associate: For the past week, my world …
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A Post from Matt Heimer, Lyricist of BLOOM
So today was day 6 for BLOOM at the Bailiwick, but it was day 1 for me — I flew …
Read MoreBLOOM Day 3
BLOOM Rehearsal Day 3
Read MoreBLOOM First Rehearsal
First rehearsal of BLOOM… here we go!
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