June 4: Blacklisted

| May 31, 2017

Blacklisted

Written & directed by Carla Gordon

June 4 at 2:00 pm

Skokie Theatre
7924 Lincoln, Ave., Skokie, IL
847.677.7761

Carla Gordon

“With a perfect balance of history, personal anecdotes and commentary, Gordon welcomed us to Blacklisted. Blacklisted transported us into a dark moment in history.” — Cabaret Scenes

The Hollywood blacklist marked a dark period in American history. Cold War fear of communists gripped the nation, and a Washington-based witch hunt sought to find anyone with even an imagined link to communism. Hundreds of singers and songwriters were silenced.

Join some of Chicago’s finest cabaret performers in a program of songs Joe McCarthy didn’t want us to hear, and honor some of America’s finest blacklisted performers including Leonard Bernstein, Yip Harburg, Lena Horne, Zero Mostel, Paul Robeson, Pete Seeger, and more.

Featuring Cynthia Clarey, Carla Gordon, Paul Motondo, Wayne Richards, Robert Sims, and Three for the Road & Friends.   With music direction by Beckie Menzie.

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Category: Chicago, Chicago Pick of the Week, New York City Cabaret Pick of The Week, Regional

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