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`Wind in Willows' is a magical trip // Engaging musical is wise and witty gift for all ages

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From: Chicago Sun-Times
Date: 19861219
Author:Hedy Weiss

The Wind in the Willows Geoffrey Baer, Phebe E. Bohart, Michael Irpino, Bob Keefe, Thomas J. Kelly, Kathy Kirk, Mary Etta A. Poli, Don Renaud, David Rice, Karen Schiff, Byron Smith, Monica Trombetta and Lynette Welter. A musical written, composed and directed by Doug Post, and adapted fromt he novel by Kenneth Grahame. With sets by Michael Biddle, lighting by Paul Miller and costumes by Thomas J. Kelly. Presented by Bailiwick Repertory and the Chicago New Plays Festival Co., 3212 N. Broadway, 883-1090. Through Jan. 4.

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