This American Life LIVE 2012

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  • Opened May 10, 2012 
  • 2 hr 0 min
  • NR | Suitable for all audiences
  • NCM Fathom and BY Experience are excited to bring WBEZ Chicago's hit radio show This American Life back to select movie theaters nationwide on Thursday, May 10. Host Ira Glass and popular contributors present stories, plus things you could never do on the radio - including dance, animation, video and more. Broadcast live from the NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts in New York City, the event will feature stories by David Rakoff, Glynn Washington and Tig Notaro, a new short film by Mike Birbiglia, music by OK Go, and special surprise guests.*Select theater locations will present additional showings on Tuesday, May 10th at 7:30PM (local time). Full synopsis

  • Genres: Concert/Special Events

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Good Variety

by proprioceptionp

I really enjoyed this show. There were many different acts that kept the audience's attention. It was something different, and I would definitely go to another This American Life show....

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I was a little underwhelmed

by castodivo

It had good intentions. But it wasn't funny when it should've been. Some technical mishaps. Didn't get a lot of what they were trying to do. And some stuff, just would've worked better on radio. ...

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Like the radio show but better

by traslin

If you are a fan of the radio show, you will love the live show. It is great being able to put faces to all the familiar voices, and they picked some great stories to tell. Dance, music, movies... it...

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