Due to an unprecedented amount of new material, Chicago Shakespeare Theater and Second City are extending the run for the critically acclaimed hit musical "Rod Blagojevich Superstar" through June 14 at CST/Navy Pier.

The extended run kicks off May 7 with a book signing of Pay to Play: How Rod Blagojevich Turned Political Corruption into a National Slideshow by Elizabeth Brackett, who joins the cast for a 20-minute political improv set following the show.

Catch the show at Upstairs at Chicago Shakespeare. Performances are Thursdays and Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays at 3, 7 and 9:30 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. Tickets are $25. Call (312) 595.5600 or visit www.chicagoshakes.com.