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Theatre Sat Oct 31 2009

Get Your Souvenir Here

The story: A socialite determined to be famous by any means necessary, despite her talent (or lack thereof)...

"The Paris Hilton Story," you ask?

Not quite--instead, it's Souvenir, "a touching and comic tribute" about socialite Florence Foster-Jenkins, a singer who would be, if she were alive today, ripped to shreds by "American Idol's" Simon Cowell. Not convinced? Here's a listen:

Even though Foster-Jenkins' voice was uh, "pitchy," this soprano somehow managed to endear audiences with her "deep love of music" that had them crying (figuratively speaking) for more.

Souvenir begins Thursday, Nov. 12 and runs through Sunday, Dec. 20 (show times vary) at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts (Northlight Theatre), 9501 Skokie Boulevard, in Skokie. For ticket information, visit the theatre's website or call 847.673.6300.

LaShawn Williams / Comments (1)

LaShawn Williams / November 4, 2009 11:34 PM

Speaking of Paris Hilton, she just announced she is collaborating on a rap record w/Snoop Dogg. WOW...

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