'SUMMER: The Donna Summer Musical' features 'Queen of Disco' at Nederlander Theatre

Wednesday, February 12, 2020
CHICAGO (WLS) -- She's known as the "Queen of Disco," and now more than 20 of Donna Summer's hit songs are featured in a new musical playing in Chicago.

"SUMMER: The Donna Summer Musical" is at the James M. Nederlander Theatre for a short time.
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Dan'yelle Williamson is a principal cast member. She said the show is set like a concert. It speaks directly to the audience.

The musical tells the story of Summer's life, and the performers hope to give the audience a better idea of Summer as a woman in the music industry, Williamson said.
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The show is playing at the James M. Nederlander Theatre now through Feb. 23, and is one hour and 40 minutes with no intermission.

Tickets start at $27. Visit BroadwayInChicago.com for more information.
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