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The show had its official American premiere in a non-equity production in Chicago at the Bailiwick Repertory Theatre that began on 3 May 2007, with a 14 May opening.

Performances were scheduled to continue until 8 July but the show was then extended for additional performances until 19 August.

Bailiwick founder and artistic director David Zak ( a seven-time Jeff Citations Awards winner ) directed, with Brian Simmons playing the part of Jerry Springer and Jeremy Rill playing the part of Warm Up Man / The Devil.

The Bailiwick production featured an eight-piece orchestra and a cast of 29.