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DTSTART:20261003T193000Z
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SUMMARY:SMILEY
DESCRIPTION:Open Space Arts is proud to present SMILEY by Guillem Clua\\,
  a sharp\\, funny\\, and deeply relatable queer romantic comedy that has 
 captivated audiences around the world.\\nOriginally premiering in Barcelo
 na\\, SMILEYquickly became a breakout success in Spain\\, enjoying extend
 ed runs in Barcelona and Madrid and earning widespread acclaim. Since its
  debut\\, the play has been produced internationally across Europe and La
 tin America\\, with productions in Germany\\, Italy\\, Greece\\, Cyprus\\
 , Chile\\, Puerto Rico\\, Peru\\, and beyond.\\nWhile SMILEY has become a
  global audience favorite\\, it has had only limited exposure in the Unit
 ed States\\, with select Spanish-language productions in New York and Mia
 mi. Open Space Arts’ production introduces this internationally celebra
 ted work to Chicago audiences\\, offering a fresh opportunity to experien
 ce one of the most engaging contemporary queer love stories to emerge fro
 m the European stage.\\nWhen ÁLEX leaves a voicemail for his ex\\, it la
 nds in the inbox of BRUNO—a stranger. What begins as a wrong message tu
 rns into an unexpected connection between two very different men. As text
 s turn into calls\\, and calls into something more\\, they navigate attra
 ction\\, vulnerability\\, and the complicated reality of modern love.\\nF
 unny\\, fast\\, and disarmingly honest\\, SMILEYexplores the thrill and r
 isk of connection in a world shaped by screens\\, expectations\\, and the
  fear of being truly seen.\\nGuillem Clua is one of Spain’s most widely
  produced contemporary playwrights\\, whose work has been staged internat
 ionally and translated into multiple languages. His plays\\, including SM
 ILEY and THE SWALLOW\\, are known for their emotional intelligence\\, wit
 \\, and insight into the complexities of human connection.\\nOpen Space A
 rts continues its commitment to bold\\, intimate storytelling that center
 s queer lives and voices with SMILEY\\, a play that reflects the company�
 ��s ongoing exploration of connection\\, identity\\, and the evolving nat
 ure of love.\\nhttps://www.gayout.com/usa-canada/united-states/chicago/ev
 ents/smiley-2026-10-03
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URL:https://www.gayout.com/usa-canada/united-states/chicago/events/smiley-2026-10-03
STATUS:CONFIRMED
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