Academy Award-winning actress Olympia Dukakis will direct the world premiere of Todd Logan’s Botanic Garden. The two-character play will begin preview performances on Wed., Jan. 30, at The Victory Gardens Greenhouse Theatre, 2257 N. Lincoln, and run through Sun., March 9.
Among Dukakis’ films are Steel Magnolias, 3 Needles, Mr. Holland’s Opus and Moonstruck, for which she won a Best Supporting Actress Oscar. In the world of TV, she is known for her Emmy-nominated role as Anna Madrigal in the Tales of the City, More Tales of the City and Further Tales of the City, among other productions.
Tickets are on sale, and are $25 for previews and $35 for regular performances. Call the Victory Gardens Theatre box office at 773-871-3000 or see www.victorygardens.org.