Musical theater comes to Barrington

Barrington Community Theatre, under the direction of Nancie Tobison and Ellen Werksman presents "An Evening at the Mansion" featuring "Albine and the Cagelles" and highlights from the musical "Chicago," Saturday, Aug. 9, at the prestigious Sanfilippo Estate, in Barrington Hills.

The evening will begin for audience members at 7 p.m. with an informal tour of the mansion followed by the 8 p.m. performance of "Albine and the Cagelles" which is inspired by the French play "La Cage aux Folles."

After the presentation of "Albine and the Cagelles," there will be a brief 15 minute intermission whereupon guests may mingle and admire the mansion one more time before the evening's highlight, a presentation of the musical "Chicago."

Barrington Community Theatre directors Nancie Tobison and Ellen Werksman are partnering with the Barrington High School P.A. Alumni Endowment and the Sanfilippo Foundation to present this premiere of Barrington Community Theatre.

Barrington Community Theatre is proud to bring musical theater back to the forefront for area residents, creating an accessible venue for patrons to enjoy an evening of musical theater while supporting local talent.

"Our community is filled with talented actors, singers and dancers. We hope to continue to bring their gifts to the stage, in various formats, for many years to come!"

Tickets are $35 and can be ordered at www.sanfilippofoundation.org/events.html. Upon ordering, an email will be sent to you serving as your ticket. Print the return email and bring it with you on Saturday, Aug. 9. A map to the estate will be included in the return email.

No tickets will be sold at the door.

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