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I’m not exactly sure how to describe “500 Clown and the Elephant Deal,” now playing at Steppenwolf Upstairs Theatre. It’s a runaway musical event, sort of a circus of the mind. Madame Barker (Molly Brennan) is the Mistress of Ceremonies, but she’s a clown, too. Bruce (Adrian Danzig), Shank (Paul Kalina), Cheetah (Matt Hawkins) and Viola (Jessica Hudson) are the stage crew, but they’re clowns, too.
Although everyone looks mostly normal at first, Madame Barker’s costumes become more and more clown-like, while the crew sport bright red ears. A steel truss and some ropes and pulleys used for dangerous stunts and a dressing room door make up the set, with composer/musical director John Fournier and the band in the background.
The audience is part of the show, too, starting with the cast acting as ushers. “500 Clown and the Elephant Deal,” which runs through July 11, is funny, but adult oriented. I’d call it very blue. If you go, go casual and prepare to have fun. FYI: (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org
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