The Cradle Will Rock
A Play With Music by Marc Blitzstein
Event Details
Date
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Time
7:30 p.m.
Location
Mitchell Theatre, Vilas Hall
Description
“Why don’t you write about all kinds of prostitution?” As a response to this question from Bertolt Brecht, Marc Blitzstein created The Cradle Will Rock, a blend of “realism, romance, vaudeville, comic strip, Gilbert & Sullivan, Brecht, and agitprop,” in 1937. This satirical glimpse into “Steeltown, USA” offers a biting critique of corruption, commerce, and humanity’s value in the face of unchecked capitalism - issues that continue to divide our country and state 75 years later.
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Cost
$22 General, student senior discounts available
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