Chicago - Pre-Broadway City of Choice

This article in today's Chicago Tribune points out the many shows playing here in Chicago prior to their planned Broadway runs. I think it's exciting to see shows in their early stages, like the recent Light in the Piazza and, less recently, The Producers, Movin' Out, Goodbye Girl and Victor Victoria. We're usually treated to scenes, songs and characters that never make it to the final versions. This is definitely a great city for try-outs.

I like to travel occasionally to check out pre-Broadway runs, like Lion King in Minneapolis and Ragtime in Toronto.

Anyone else seek out pre-Broadway runs?
Broadway Bound

I do like to see the pre-broadway shows that come here [chicago]. like i saw Sweet Smell of Success and The producers. The new musical Masada is having its pre-broadway tryout too! can't wait to see that! =D

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isnt Spamalot going to premiere in Chicago also?? that is the one i am waiting for!!!

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