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Jul 8, 2008 9:59 am US/Central

Smoking Ban Means No Cigarettes In 'Jersey Boys'

Public Health Department: Irate Theatergoer Complained

CHICAGO (AP) ― Chicago's smoking ban has forced the cast of "Jersey Boys" to snuff out their cigarettes.

Smoking was the norm in the 1950s and 60s when the play about Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons takes place. But that doesn't matter when it comes to smoking in Chicago theaters. Authorities say an irate theatergoer lodged a complaint.

Just as irate is Ald. Bernard Stone (50th). The former part-time actor told the Chicago Sun-Times smoking must be allowed if the play is going to be true to its time.

The Public Health Department has primary responsibility for enforcing Chicago's smoking ban. But spokesman Tim Hadac says the crackdown on Jersey Boys didn't originate there. He says someone likely flagged down a police officer during a production.

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