★★★★ —Chicago Tribune
★★★★ —Chicago Theater Beat
“Highly recommended!” —Chicago Sun-Times
Critics and audiences agree The Art of Falling is “not to be missed” — but we must close Sunday, June 19!
“Exceptionally artful and life-affirming…revelatory in all kinds of ways…and a whole lot of fun.” ★★★★ —Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune
An “ingenious, winningly synergistic blend of dance and comedy… The seamless intertwining of the two is a remarkable feat… Truly a breed apart.” —Hedy Weiss, Chicago Sun-Times
The Art of Falling “transcends gimmick and finds something sublime in the nerviness of comedy blended into the grace of dance which heightens the emotional depth of each.” ★★★★ —Clint May, Chicago Theater Beat
“It sounds cliché, but it’s true: This show will make you laugh, cry and give you chills.” —Michelle Meywes Kopeny, Chicagoist
“When Hubbard Street collaborates with The Second City it’s a show you really want to see. Imaginative. Exhilarating. Hilarious. Beautiful.” —Chef Rick Bayless (Frontera Grill, Topolobampo, XOCO), on Instagram
“Such a wonderful collaboration! I may see it again.” —Mary Salvatori Allen, on Facebook
“FABULOUS!” —@KENDU125, on Twitter
“Saw this yesterday and loved it! Can’t recommend more!” —Renae Stone, on Facebook
“Worth every penny… I cannot recommend this enough!” —@charleskite, on Twitter
“Interesting, fun and makes you think, too. Dancers and comedians are wonderful.” —Claudia Laura Zeldovich, on Facebook
“This show is mind-blowing, transformative art and I cannot gush enough. #mustsee” —@CKOlsenPresents, on Twitter
“Absolutely fantastic!” —Carolyn McLoughlin, on Facebook
“I had no idea what to expect…and it turned out to be one of my favorite shows of the year.” —@drewdir, on Twitter
“Amazing choreography and storytelling, all in one show. Loved it!” —Julia B. Schmidt, on Facebook
John-Michael Lyles, foreground, in Hubbard Street + The Second City’s The Art of Falling. Photo by Todd Rosenberg.
Beginning one hour before our performances at 7:30pm on Wednesday, June 15, and at 3pm on Saturday, June 18, students get $25 rush tickets at the Harris Theater Box Office, 205 East Randolph Street.
*Limit one ticket per current and valid student ID. Not available for performances June 16, June 17, June 18 at 8pm, or June 19.
Hubbard Street + The Second City’s The Art of Falling
Just six performances remain! We must close June 19.
All performances at
Harris Theater for Music and Dance
205 East Randolph Street
Chicago IL 60601
Hubbard Street Ticket Office hours are 10am–4pm, Monday through Friday.
