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Failure: A Love Story Performances & Tickets

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People behind the production

Failure: A Love Story is a musical-leaning dramatic fable by playwright Philip Dawkins, known for its whimsical chorus, tuneful period songs, and inventive use of puppetry and objects. First premiered in 2012 at Victory Gardens Theater in Chicago, directed by Seth Bockley, the piece explores love against the backdrop of personal failure. This performer page spotlights the show’s creator, its artistic lineage, and a snapshot of upcoming tour engagements. We’ve got you covered with reliable tour information and performance specifics to help you secure seats.

Cast & creatives

People behind the production

From its Chicago roots to intimate regional stages, Failure: A Love Story continues to resonate with audiences who appreciate thoughtful storytelling, inventive staging, and heartfelt themes. Follow the show and its producing theatres for the latest updates and cross-promotions.

Cast & creatives

People behind the production

Explore the performer’s ongoing contributions to contemporary theatre, including Dawkins’ broader body of work and recognition across Chicago theatre awards. For fans and attendees, secure your seats through trusted sources and stay connected with official social channels maintained by Victory Gardens Theatre and partner theatres.

The essentials

Quick Facts About Failure: A Love Story

  • Playwright: Philip Dawkins; world premiere at Victory Gardens Theater (Chicago) in 2012, directed by Seth Bockley.
  • Genre/style: musical-leaning dramatic fable with tuneful period songs, a whimsical chorus, puppetry/objects, and a focus on love versus personal failure.
  • Complete discography (albums): none listed for the show or its principal performers; an audio version of the play exists but is not a performer album release.
  • Top singles/hits (chart positions): none applicable for this theatrical work; there are no charting singles tied to the production.
  • Major awards/ achievements: Miss Marx: Or the Involuntary Side Effect of Living (Dawkins) won the Joseph Jefferson Award for Best New Work; The Homosexuals and Failure: A Love Story received Jeff nominations for Best New Work; Dawkins is also noted for wins/nominations across multiple Chicago theatre awards.
  • Social media presence: Victory Gardens Theatre maintains active accounts on Facebook, Twitter/X, and Instagram; the show’s activity is typically cross-promoted by its producing theatres.

Explore the performer’s ongoing contributions to contemporary theatre, including Dawkins’ broader body of work and recognition across Chicago theatre awards. For fans and attendees, secure your seats through trusted sources and stay connected with official social channels maintained by Victory Gardens Theatre and partner theatres.

  • Official social channels: Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram
  • Performer approach: cross-promoted by producing theatres with touring schedules and venue details

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