Ben's Wild Story at Skokie Theatre

Is 64 too old to become the person you'd like to be? "Frick, no!" says Ben Hollis. The eight-time Emmy winner (Wild Chicago, WTTW) and local TV legend makes his case in this high-energy musical revelation of personal comedy and original songs. Ben's Wild Story tells the tale of how this chubby Chicago kid obsessed with "being adored" confronts his ridiculously self-centered desires -- and ultimately overcomes them in unexpected ways. Audiences will find it irresistible to reflect on their own journeys as Ben humorously -- and often poignantly -- takes them on a wild adventure through the '60s, '70s and '80s. Plenty of Top 40 hits sweeten the mix as well. Hilarious projected images punctuate Hollis's 90-minute odyssey, providing cultural signposts along the way during this show at the Skokie Theatre.