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Ripe With Humor, Tony-Winning Musical Comedy 'Shucked' Harvests Family, Community and Corny Jokes: Review


Published on 2025-01-10 16:11:33 - WTTW
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  • Billing itself as a farm-to-fable tale, "Shucked" reminds audiences that it's OK to have a great time at the theater. It has hilarious and surprisingly heartfelt songs to go along with the bushels of cornball humor.

The article discusses the Tony Award-winning musical comedy "Shucked," which is set to run at the Nederlander Theatre in Chicago from January 23 to February 18, 2025. "Shucked" revolves around the fictional town of Cob County, where the community's corn crop, their primary source of livelihood, mysteriously fails. The story follows Maizy, who ventures outside her isolated town to find a solution, encountering a con artist along the way. The musical, described as a blend of humor, heart, and corn-related puns, explores themes of family, community, and the American heartland. It features a book by Robert Horn, music and lyrics by Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally, and is directed by Jack O'Brien. The show has been praised for its humor, catchy tunes, and its ability to bring people together through laughter and a celebration of rural life.

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[ https://news.wttw.com/2025/01/10/ripe-humor-tony-winning-musical-comedy-shucked-harvests-family-community-and-corny-jokes ]
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