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'Second City Divas In Concert' Sept. 9
2019-08-26
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Season of Concern ( SOC ) will present the benefit performance "Second City Divas—In Concert"on Monday, Sept. 9, at 7:30 p.m. at Mercury Theater Chicago, 3745 N. Southport Ave.
Season of Concern is the Chicago theater community's fundraising effort to provide financial assistance to those in the community impacted by illness, injury or circumstance.
More than two dozen performers are slated to take part, including Hollis Resnik, Donica Lynn, Cory Goodrich, Kelly Anne Clark and Susan Moniz. The evening will consist of solos, duets and group numbers showcasing these Chicago musical-theater performers.
Tickets are $50 each; call 773-325-1700 or visit SeasonOfConcern.org . |
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