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The Addams Family in Chicago

By Irene Michaels
December 16, 2009

Although it was a very snowy and cold evening in Chicago, every seat was filled in the Oriental Theatre to see the Premier of the $17 million dollar new musical "THE ADDAMS FAMILY". The play was based on the bizarre and beloved family of the characters created by legendary cartoonists Charles Addams. Two time TONY winners Nathan Lane and Bebe Neuwirth starred in the humorous musical.

Enjoy the photos of the evening.




Nathan Lane & Bebe Neuwirth



Reporter Darlene Hill with Cameraman



Ann Gerber & husband Bernard

Mrs. Julian Crouch & Children



Directors Phelim McDermott & Julian Crouch



Composer Andrew Lippa & Producer Stuart Oken



Vice President of "Broadway in Chicago" Eileen LaCario Basil

Creator of the show's puppetry - Basil Twist with Mother



Choreographer - Sergio Trujillo & Friend


Photos by Steve Starr


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