.  STARSHIP SUBS, Soups, Catering, and more... BOOKS, DVDS, CD, you name it and it's Here				Animal Farm, at the Bailiwick is "low on Carbs and High on Fun.  A musical with politics." OPJ runs through November 7, 2004 review by Ed Vincent Bailiwick on Chicago's north side is doing a wonderful job of Orwell's converted book to a musical format with fun lyrics and tale of the fall of currupt socialism, evil communism, and or the folly of the fool hardy.  The best intentions of man and animal go via the Lord of Flies in the tale written in the 1940's, good insight on the part of Orwell. The costuming is akin on a smaller scale to the Lion King, and the actors and actresses work well with the inventive garb.  The acting is fine and the writing adapted to the stage is excellent.  The shell game played with the workers goes back as far as time itself and the animals on stage will show you how it is done on the farm.  It a wonderful production, and the seats even tilt for compfort at the Baliwick mainstage. The educated audience will see it all coming, even before the beaks or hooves take notice, why then does the world still find these moves so illusory?  This is a production I would gladly see again and if you have friends who like politics take them with. SMASH-HIT MUSICAL ANIMAL FARM OPENS SEPTEMBER 27 AT BAILIWICK REPERTORY CHICAGO—The classic musical Animal Farm previews September 24 and opens September 27 at Bailiwick Repertory, 1229 West Belmont.  The popular musical, which originally made its American premiere at Bailiwick Repertory in 1987, is directed by David Zak and runs through November 7, 2004. Based on George Orwell’s 1946 masterpiece, Animal Farm is the riveting story of a revolution staged by the animals on Mr. Jones's farm. The production is ripe with underlying social commentary and political humor, while its imaginative puppets, creative costumes, and rousing anthems will appeal to all ages. Animal Farm is adapted by Sir Peter Hall from the novel by Orwell, and features music and lyrics by Richard Peaslee.  Set Design is by Eric Appleton, Lighting Design is by Jared Moore, Costume Design is by Sandy Lazar, Musical Direction is by Richard Schwegel, and the Production Stage Manager is Deanna Cox. The cast features Chicagoland favorites including Margaret Dunn as Napolean, Rus Rainear as Squealer, James Adkinson as Snowball, Randy Johnson as Boxer, Elizabeth Tanner as Mollie, Gina Capetta as Muriel, Wynter Spears as Clover, Don Shell as Benjamin, Bethany Thomas as Old Major, and Sarah Kinsey as Minimus. Others featured in the cast are Caryn Ott, Heather Connelly, Michael Harnicher, and Eric Lindahl. Animal Farm has $20 previews on Friday, September 24 at 7:30 pm; Saturday, September 25, at 7:30 pm, and Sunday September 26, at 3:30 pm.  The opening night performance is Monday, September 27th at 7:30 ($30 includes reception.)  Regular performances are Thursdays at 7:30 pm  ($25);  Fridays at 7:30 pm ($25); Saturdays at 7:30 pm ($30) and Sundays at 3:30 pm ($30). The show will run through November 7. Tickets and subscriptions for all Bailiwick productions can be purchased by calling 773.883.1090 or on-line at www.bailiwick.org.  Discounts are available for students and seniors. Group Sales are offered by Chicago Group Sales, 773- 857-7741.  Subscribe today, and you can save up to 40% over full-price tickets.  Flex passes for 2004 cost $275 for 16 (Gold) admissions, $230 for 12 (Silver), or $165 for 8 (Bronze).  Bailiwick Repertory is located at 1229 West Belmont, Chicago, Illinois.