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Mel Brooks Coming To Chicago Theatre For Q&A About 'Blazing Saddles'

April 19, 2016 12:46pm | Updated June 7, 2016 11:07am

 

THE LOOP — It's twue! It's twue!

Mel Brooks is coming to Chicago in June for a live conversation about his 1974 hit "Blazing Saddles," according to WGN.

The 89-year-old comic legend will be at the Chicago Theatre for a screening of the western spoof as well as a live Q&A about it.

The event is June 12. Tickets are $70 and go on sale April 25 through Ticketmaster.

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