‘Is this worth the time I’m putting into it?’ In Hundred Days, a couple reckons with an actual expiration date. There’s something about that way of moving through the world-chest up, heart open, irony pushed firmly aside-that feels downright daring right now.”Ĭomments Producing Artistic Director Derek Van Barham, “The question of time is at the heart of every relationship, every project, every gig. Hundred Days shines a light in the darkness.
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With magnetic chemistry and anthemic folk-punk music, creators Abigail and Shaun Bengson explore a fundamental question: how do we make the most of the time that we have?Ī New York Times Critics’ Pick, HUNDRED DAYS was hailed as “a luminous musical memoir that celebrates and laments the elusive radiance of a shared life.” New York Magazine called the show “a series of ecstatic songs that make the case for living and loving. HUNDRED DAYS is an uncensored, exhilarating and heartrending true story about embracing uncertainty, taking a leap and loving as if you only had 100 days to live. The press opening is Friday, March 13 at 8 pm.
Tickets will be available at or in person at The Chopin Theatre box office. HUNDRED DAYS will play March 6 – Apat The Chopin Theatre, 1543 W Division St. Making its Chicago debut after successful runs at La Jolla Playhouse and New York Theatre Workshop, Hundred Days will be helmed by director/performer Lucky Stiff. FYI – Kokandy Productions is pleased to announce the Chicago premiere of the bold new musical HUNDRED DAYS, featuring music and lyrics by The Bengsons, and book by The Bengsons and Sarah Gancher. Performances are Wednesday through Saturday at 8:00 pm, Sunday at 5:00 pm. Running time is 75 minutes, no intermission. Unmetered street parking on Division Street between Noble & Bosworth.
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Free parking is available at Holy Trinity Church, Division & Noble, one block east. Kokandy Productions’ Hundred Days runs through January 9th at The Chopin Theater, 1543 W Division St. Guests are required to wear masks while inside the building. Note: Guests must show proof of vaccination before entering the theater. Maybe the problem was too many musicians for a very small space The production is in the lower level venue at Chopin Theatre, which is very small. In the Coney Island conversation between Shaun and Abigail, I could only hear about one word in four. Opening night, Alan Phan’s beautiful but soft voice was lost in the accompaniment. Unfortunately, the music was so loud, it tended to drown out the voices. Whenever Modaff was front and center, there was a good blend of music and lyrics. The ensemble cast, Grace Bobber (primarily on Bass), David Gordon-Johnson (primarily on guitar), Lucas “Looch” Johnson (drums), Brennan Urbi (primarily guitar) and Melanie Vitaterna (primarily accordion and flute) are all incredible musicians, most playing more than one instrument in the course of the show. The story is told in something called folk-punk music. They decided to compress a life’s experience into those 100 days. Just like Abigail’s dream, they found out that Sean had just 100 days to live. In a nutshell, the Bengsons – Abigail (Emilie Modaff) and Shaun (Alan Phan alternating with Royen Kent) – met, fell in love and got married in three weeks. I think this show is one that people will either love it or hate. On one hand, I saw incredible talent, on the other, I really didn’t like the show.
I’m not quite sure what to say about Hundred Days. Kokandy Productions has chosen to bring it back in a new venue, the Chopin Theatre in Wicker Park. ** Somewhat Recommended ** Hundred Days is another casualty of the pandemic, forced to close on opening night.
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