This Is It: The Story of My Life Gains New Life in Chicago!
This Is It: The Story of My Life Gains New Life in Chicago!
By Kaitlin Davis on December 02, 2010
THE STORY OF MY LIFE tells the story of two childhood friends and how their friendship profoundly defined their lives. Thomas Weaver is a best-selling, award-winning author. Alvin Kelby was his best friend for thirty years. But time can test the bonds of friendship, and when it does, Thomas calls on the only resource he has - his stories of Alvin - to learn where things went wrong. A richly melodic musical, THE STORY OF MY LIFE is a soaring tribute to the power of friendship and the people who change our lives forever.
The show, which premiered on Broadway in 2009, has frequently been acknowledged as one of the most under-appreciated darlings of the last few years.Thankfully, the show has found new life in a production presented by theater group Chicago Muse.
Reviews
The reviews of the production have been stunning and reflect the intimacy that colors the show:
Tom Williams, of ChicagoCritic.com, said, "Don't miss this beautiful tribute to true friendship. It'll renew your faith in humanity."
In another review, Michael Kuchwara of The Associated Press said the following, "The Story of My Life is a heartfelt little musical that has the courage of its sweet-tempered, low-key convictions. These days, that's a novelty. In a Broadway world of big musicals determined to sell themselves, this gentle new show celebrates softly but with an emotional pull that slowly wins you over."
The production runs at the Victory Gardens Biograph Theater now until January 2. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit the Chicago Muse website by clicking here.
Licensing and Community
For more information on how to make THE STORY OF MY LIFE a part of your life, click here. You can also check out photos and videos by visiting THE STORY OF MY LIFE on MTI ShowSpace.
