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Broadway In Chicago is delighted to announce the highly anticipated return engagement of & Juliet, the hilarious, 9-time Tony Award-nominated jukebox musical that flips the script on Shakespeare’s classic tragedy, imagining what would happen if Juliet didn’t end it all over Romeo and instead got a second chance at life and love. Starring *NSYNC superstar Joey Fatone as Lance, & Juliet is now playing at The Auditorium (50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive) through August 2. |
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Following its critically acclaimed productions of Sweeney Todd and Into the Woods, Kokandy Productions once again celebrates the great Stephen Sondheim with a revival of his stunning masterpiece Sunday in the Park with George, playing August 13 – November 1, 2026 in the intimate Chopin Downstairs Studio, 1543 W. Division St. in Chicago. Tickets are on sale now at kokandyproductions.com or bit.ly/SundayChicago.
This beloved musical will feature Kevin Webb (Sweeney Todd, Into the Woods) as George and Missy Wise Vanderzee (Bonnie & Clyde) as Dot/Marie with an ensemble including Nick Arceo as Boatman, Danny Andrew Bennett as Jules, Rachel Carreras as Nurse, Ella Carson as Louise, Emily Holland as Celeste 1, Lauren Miller as Old Lady, Z Moore as Franz, Samantha Ringor as Celeste 2, KyraJo Petit-Walla as Frieda, Nathe Rowbotham as Yvonne, Jack Saunders as Soldier and Abraham Shaw as Louis. Swings include Brittney Brown, David Gordon-Johnson, Gabriel Levi, Brady Magruder, Halli Morgan, Sarah Seidler and Elexis Selmon.
The first Chicago storefront production Sunday in the Park with George in over 15 years is directed and choreographed by Producing Artistic Director Derek Van Barham with music direction by Nick Sul, book by James Lapine and music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim.
About the Production
Inspired by the painting, "A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte" by Georges Seurat, Sunday in the Park with George merges past and present into beautiful, poignant truths about life, love and the creation of art. One of the most acclaimed musicals of our time, this moving study of the enigmatic painter, Georges Seurat, won a Pulitzer Prize and was nominated for an astounding ten Tony Awards, including Best Musical.
"Sunday in the Park with George was one of the first shows I pitched to direct when interviewing to join the company back in 2018," says Producing Artistic Director Derek Van Barham. "It's almost a decade later and we're finally visiting this astonishing masterpiece. It feels like the right time. The show offers us a chance to reflect on what we've been creating and to look forward at what we still hope to achieve – both as a company and as individual artists. Sunday reminds us not to linger too much on the future or the past, but to focus on the present moment, to connect with each other in real space and time. What a gift that will be. What a gift it is to be together in a room, taking in a piece of art, having communal and singular experiences at the same time."
The production team includes G "Max" Maxin IV (Scenic and Lighting Design), Rachel Sypniewski (Costume Design), Matt Reich (Sound Design), Julian Weslander (Properties Design), Syd Genco (Makeup Design), Keith Ryan (Wig and Hair Design), Stone TeSelle (Associate Scenic Design), Shane Roberie (Casting Director), Nicholas Reinhart (Production Manager), Amelia Osborn (Associate Production Manager), Kendyl Meyer (Stage Manager), Ethan Colish (Assistant Stage Manager), Michael Coppola (Stage Management Intern), Scot Kokandy (Executive Producer) and Derek Van Barham (Producing Artistic Director).
PRODUCTION DETAILS:
Title: Sunday in the Park with George
Book: James Lapine
Music & Lyrics: Stephen Sondheim
Director and Choreographer: Producing Artistic Director Derek Van Barham
Music Director: Nick Sula
Cast (in alphabetical order): Nick Arceo (Boatman), Danny Andrew Bennett (Jules), Ella Carson (Louise), Rachel Carreras (Nurse), Emily Holland (Celeste 1), Lauren Miller (Old Lady), Z Moore (Franz), KyraJo Petit-Walla (Frieda), Samantha Ringor (Celeste 2), Nathe Rowbotham (Yvonne), Jack Saunders (Soldier), Abraham Shaw (Louis), Kevin Webb (George) and Missy Wise Vanderzee (Dot/Marie).
Swings: Brittney Brown, David Gordon-Johnson, Gabriel Levi, Brady Magruder, Halli Morgan, Sarah Seidler and Elexis Selmon
Location: Chopin Downstairs Studio, 1543 W. Division St., Chicago
Dates: Previews: Thursday, August 13 – Friday, August 28, 2026
Regular run: Sunday, August 30 – Sunday, November 1, 2026
Curtain Times: Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7 pm; Sundays at 5 pm.
Tickets: Previews $28.52* general admission, $39.19* reserved seating. Regular run $55.20* general admission, $65.87* reserved seating. Students/seniors $44.52*. There will be a limited number of lower-priced tickets (with code ARTIST) available to artists for each performance. Tickets are on sale now at kokandyproductions.com or bit.ly/SundayChicago. *Ticket prices include processing fees
Sunday in the Park with George is presented through
special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
About the Artists
Derek Van Barham (Director and Choreographer) is the Producing Artistic Director of Kokandy Productions. Directing credits include Children of Eden in Concert (Broadway In Chicago), Jekyll & Hyde (BIC/Kokandy), Amélie, Into the Woods, Alice by Heart, Sweeney Todd, American Psycho, Head Over Heels (4 Jeff Awards and 3 Jeff nominations, Kokandy); Spring Awakening (Flint Rep); Rock of Ages (Metropolis); The View Upstairs (Circle Theatre); Miracle by Dan Savage, Poseidon (Hell in a Handbag) Natasha Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812, Carrie, Bat Boy, Merrily We Roll Along (CCPA/Roosevelt University). Choreography credits include Evil Dead (Jeff nomination), Coraline the Musical, Ghost Quartet and Shockheaded Peter (Black Button Eyes). He was previously named one of Windy City Times' 30 Under 30, and one of Newcity Magazine's 50 Players 2024 and 2026. MFA: CCPA/Roosevelt University. IG: @dvbarham
Nick Sula (Music Director) is an award-winning pianist and music director, proud to return to Kokandy Productions and the Chopin Theatre where he served as music director for the Jeff Award-winning productions of Jekyll & Hyde (Jeff Award for Outstanding Music Direction), Sweeney Todd (Jeff Award for Outstanding Music Direction), Into the Woods (Jeff Awards for Outstanding Music Direction and Orchestrations) and the Chicago Musical Theatre Festival. Other Chicago theatre music direction credits include: Octet (Raven Theatre); Anything Goes (Porchlight Music Theatre); Ghost Quartet (Black Button Eyes Productions). As a professor of musical theatre he serves as a music director, instructor and vocal coach at the Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University.
About Kokandy Productions
Founded in 2010, Kokandy Productions seeks to leverage the heightened reality of musical theatre to tell complex and challenging stories, with a focus on contributing to the development of Chicago-based musical theatre artists, and raising the profile of Chicago's non-Equity musical theatre community.
The company's artistic staff is comprised of Derek Van Barham (Producing Artistic Director), Scot Kokandy (Executive Producer) and Adrian Abel Azevedo & Leda Hoffman (Artistic Associates). The Board of Directors includes Preston Cropp, Scot T. Kokandy, Danielle Sparklin and Katie Svaicer.
For additional information, visit kokandyproductions.com.
Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to announce that single tickets for Tony® and Olivier Award®-winning OPERATION MINCEMEAT: A NEW MUSICAL, Entertainment Weekly’s #1 Broadway Show of 2025, are now on sale. OPERATION MINCEMEAT: A NEW MUSICAL will play Broadway In Chicago’s CIBC Theatre (18 W. Monroe St.) for a limited two-week engagement, September 29 – October 11, on its North American leg of its World Tour.
In OPERATION MINCEMEAT: A NEW MUSICAL, it’s 1943, and the Allied Forces are on the ropes. Luckily, they’ve got a trick up their sleeve. Well, not up their sleeve, per se, but rather inside the pocket of a stolen corpse. Equal parts farce, thriller, and Ian Fleming-style spy caper (with an assist from Mr. Fleming himself), OPERATION MINCEMEAT tells the wildly improbable and hilarious true story of the covert operation that turned the tide of WWII.
Written by triple Tony Award nominees SpitLip (comprised of David Cumming, Felix Hagan, Natasha Hodgson, and Zoë Roberts), OPERATION MINCEMEAT began performances on Broadway on February 15, 2025, and continues to play at the historic Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street), where it has been extended eight times and will soon celebrate its 500th performance. The West End production, which has been playing at the Fortune Theatre since March 29, 2023, is widely recognized as one of the best-reviewed shows in West End history, holding the record for the most five-star reviews for a new musical, with a tally of 131. OPERATION MINCEMEAT has just launched its world tour, beginning with a UK leg before heading across the pond.
Olivier Award nominated Robert Hastie (Standing at the Sky’s Edge, National Theatre – Best New Musical Olivier Award winner) will reprise his work for the tour, while Olivier Award nominated Jenny Arnold (Jerry Springer: The Opera, National Theatre) continues as Choreographer. The creative team will include Olivier nominated Set and Costume Designer Ben Stones (Standing at the Sky’s Edge), Tony and Olivier winning Lighting Designer Mark Henderson (The History Boys), Tony nominated Sound Designer Mike Walker (Charlie & The Chocolate Factory), Tony nominated Orchestrator Steve Sidwell (Beautiful: The Carole King Musical), and Olivier nominated Music Supervisor Joe Bunker (Spring Awakening). Georgie Staight is Associate Director and Paul Isaiah Isles is Associate Choreographer. Production Stage Management is by Geoff Maus, Casting is by Carrie Gardner, CSA, and General Management is by TT Partners.
OPERATION MINCEMEAT has been nominated for 64 awards since opening at the 77-seat New Diorama Theatre in 2019, winning 13, including Best Musical three times, from the Olivier Awards®, WhatsOnStage Awards, and Off-West End Awards. On Broadway, the show was nominated for four Tony Awards® in 2025, including Best Musical. The production won Best Featured Actor in a Musical for Jak Malone ’s portrayal of Hester Leggatt, who previously won the Olivier Award® in the same category. The production has also received nominations for Outstanding Production of a Musical at the Drama League Awards, Outstanding New Broadway Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, Best Musical at the BroadwayWorld Theater Fans’ Choice Awards, and Favorite New Musical at the Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards.
Over 2,000 performances – from its origins on the London Fringe to the West End, to Broadway, OPERATION MINCEMEAT has cultivated a fervent fanbase, affectionately dubbed “Mincefluencers.” On Broadway alone, more than 2,000 audience members – roughly one in fifty – have bought tickets for multiple performances, including 53 superfans who have purchased tickets for ten or more shows.
OPERATION MINCEMEAT is produced on Broadway, in the West End and on its world tour by Avalon (in association with SpitLip). The show was commissioned by New Diorama Theatre, co-commissioned by The Lowry, and also supported by the Rhinebeck Writers Retreat.
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TICKET INFORMATION (As of July 17, based on availability and subject to change)
Individual tickets for OPERATION MINCEMEAT: A NEW MUSICAL are on sale now and range from $40.00 - $135.00 with a select number of premium tickets available. Ticket price listed is when purchased in person at the box office. Additional fees apply for online purchases. Tickets are available now for groups of 10 or more by calling Broadway In Chicago Group Sales at (312) 977-1710 or emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. For more information, visit www.BroadwayInChicago.com.
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Kokandy Productions’ HAIR revival lets the sunshine in this summer at the Chopin Theatre. Directed and choreographed by Brennan Urbi, this remount is a fresh, funky and poignant riff on the classic 1960s tribal love-rock musical by Galt MacDermot. The large cast of new and returning Kokandy faces bring this musical out of its time capsule and into the 21st century with incredible vocals and unwieldy energy. In short, this cast is having a blast and so will you.
HAIR is one of the rare musicals whose songs actually crossed over into mainstream pop/rock. Perhaps most notably by way of The 5th Dimension’s iconic medley of ‘Aquarius’ and ‘Let the Sunshine In’ from 1969. However, one doesn’t have to look far to find songs like ‘Good Morning, Starshine’ and the title track ‘Hair’ used throughout pop culture. Re: Simpsons did it. Most people who have never seen HAIR the stage musical, or its film adaptation are at least somewhat familiar with its refraining choruses.
That said, by now HAIR has been lampooned as a shallow hippie fever dream known for simulated pot smoking and full-frontal nudity. Some elements of the musical might support the stereotype, but Urbi digs deeper into the lyrics and book by Gerome Rangi and James Rado and creates a much more cohesive and contemporary production than even the renowned 2009 Broadway revival.

(left to right) Diana Marilyn Alvarez, Joshua Emmanuel, Chosen Mitchell, Kijani Xand Caitlin Dobbins in Kokandy Productions’ revival of HAIR. Photo by Michael Brosilow.
While HAIR might lack an immediate plotline, it instead spends the first third of the show exploring the themes of the 1960s counterculture through conceptual songs that don’t quite further the action but are incredibly catchy. Claude, Berger and Sheila emerge as the show’s main protagonists, which is where things get more interesting.
Berger is the tribe’s ringleader, a young sexually charged dropout played by Zac Richey. His main concern is certainly the “free love” element of hippy culture and not much else. Claude serves as the show’s moral compass–another dropout who questions the ethics of dodging the draft and whether hippie culture is as altruistic as it claims. Sheila, played by Catherine Rodriguez O’Connor, is an activist caught between the two male leads. Her voice is showstopping throughout, especially during the arresting finale.
Style is an essential component of HAIR. While it’s impossible to stray far from the 1960s given its direct references to the Vietnam War, costume designer Rachel Sypniewski and lighting designer G “Max” Maxin IV, bring a certain modern rave aesthetic to Kokandy’s production. Those who choose to sit on scenic designer Eleanor Kahn’s conversation pit-flavored set will be richly rewarded by all the trippy lights and wild action happening around them.
HAIR is a largely ensemble-driven show and they’re doing their job well here. The character Dionne begins the show with a stirring version of ‘Aquarius’ impeccably sung by Chosen Mitchell. Honestly, any production of HAIR is only as good as its Dionne. You won’t be able to take your eyes off Mitchell whose vocal gymnastics throughout the show will make the hair on your arms stand up. Styled perfectly against the club lighting, Mitchell proves to be the show’s hidden gem. It’s a hard bar to clear as this ensemble is giving some of the tightest harmonies Kokandy has ever produced.
This revival of HAIR is one for the Chicago books. It captures the spirit of the 1960s, but with the frustrations of 2026 youth culture it begs the question, how on Earth are we still singing about more or less the same societal ills?
Through September 13 at Kokandy Productions at the Chopin Theatre. 1543 W Division St. 773-278-1500
Dave Malloy’s Octet is a musical with daring aspirations, currently gracing the stage in a powerhouse co-production between the Raven Theatre and the Goodman Theatre. This staging, directed by Keira Fromm, first debuted at the intimate Raven Theatre, where it enjoyed a highly successful run before its move to the Goodman - a transition that proves the project is as robust as it is ambitious. Octet stands apart as a completely a cappella experience, relying entirely on the human voice to build its intricate, immersive, and haunting soundscape.
Malloy’s imprint is everywhere in this piece. He wrote the music, lyrics, book, and even the intricate vocal arrangements, crafting a score constructed without a single instrument to generate its tension, beauty, and emotional architecture.
Set in a sparse, church-basement style meeting room, the play introduces us to the “Friends of Saul,” a support group for people struggling with internet addiction. Their relationship to the online world is so fraught that they refuse to say its name, calling it only “the monster” to avoid giving it more power. Throughout their time together, the eight participants take turns sharing fears of being canceled, pornography, gaming, the pull of incel communities, and the inability to connect with others. Their discussions are brutally honest, darkly comedic, laced with expletives, and at one point offer an especially disturbing illustration of just how grotesque the monster can be. It’s unlike anything before.
The show threads each character’s intimate, emotionally charged account into sweeping ensemble passages that rise like contemporary hymns, the group joining voices to confront and grieve the “monster” that binds them. The interplay creates a pulse that feels communal and ritualistic, as though every personal admission is carried forward and reshaped by the collective.
The performances are nothing short of a whirlwind. The talent onstage is beyond belief. The ensemble showcases astonishing vocal mastery, blending with precision to create rich, enveloping music.

Sam Shankman in Dave Malloy's Octet at Goodman THeatre in collaboration with Raven Theatre. Photo by Joe Mazza.
Neala Barron, as Jessica, is phenomenal with powerhouse vocals and a dynamic stage presence. Her rendition of “Refresh” is delivered with the intensity of a tiger trapped in a cage, perfectly capturing the visceral feeling of being humiliated online and the subsequent rage against the world. Along with dramatic chops, she makes her comedic lines sizzle.
Sam Shankman plays the comedy perfectly as Henry. His portrayal of a tone-deaf, slightly dorky addict is both identifiable and deeply empathetic. His song “Candy” is a standout that demonstrates how this ensemble can craft story using only a cappella sound and how their movement reinforces the narrative.
Teressa La Gamba, as Paula, the group’s moderator, brings a gentle strength and compassion that helps root the show. But when she sings, it feels as if the roof will fly off. She commands the stage with perfect vocal precision, whether in a solo or complex ensemble passages.
The set is intentionally sparse and open, which functions perfectly for the show’s focused format, a choice scenic designer Milo Bue shapes with thoughtful restraint. The lighting design, crafted by Maximo Grano de Oro, is similarly impressive. Overhead lights shift deftly from the feel of a bland meeting room to the vibrant, chaotic interior of a Candy Crush interface or the dark corners of a character’s mind. In an instant, you can be transported to an entirely different plane and lost in its overwhelming atmosphere.
As the plot unravels, the staging seems intent on exploring where hope can or cannot be found, and it makes clear that faith-based religion is not where it looks. The script often approaches Christian belief with a skeptical edge, sketching certain “believer” archetypes in broad, unflattering strokes. The structure of “Friends of Saul” reinforces this orientation, lightly echoing the format of Alcoholics Anonymous. AA, one of the most widely recognized recovery communities, is often described as spiritual in nature, while many participants experience it as rooted in a faith-guided model, as it was originally intended. “Friends of Saul,” by contrast, operates with a more nonreligious bent, occasionally running out of pamphlets for “Steps for Agnostics and Atheists,” a detail made all the more ironic given that their meetings take place in a church basement - a space that pointedly distances itself from the faith‑oriented tradition AA is often associated with.
That contrast deepens in “Little God,” one of the staging’s more unusual songs. Here, Marvin (Jordan Golding), a committed atheist, describes an encounter with an all-powerful being represented onstage by a small girl and reflects on his compulsion to debate creationists about evolution. The moment is very much Malloy’s choice, framing Marvin’s fixation as a kind of intellectual loop: the irresistible pull of trying to reason through the idea that something as vast as existence might emerge from nothing at all, a purposeful artistic angle that shapes the show’s worldview.
Given these choices, the staging’s perspective may not resonate as strongly with audiences who hold traditional Christian views, which seems intentional, reflecting a deliberate direction in Malloy’s overall vision. In contrast, the show places greater emphasis on new age spirituality and tarot, treating these elements with notable sincerity. Each character has direct parallels to tarot cards, and Velma (Joryhebel Ginorio) finds her spiritual awakening through them. In fact, she is the only member of the group who speaks the monster’s true name, “internet,” throughout the night. Ultimately, the musical suggests that a blend of new age spirituality and human connection is the most viable path to inner peace.
Although these elements may pose challenges for certain audiences, Octet remains a triumph of vocal performance. These actors represent the highest caliber of Chicago talent, and when their voices come together, the result is breathtaking and inspiring. If you are looking for choral artistry, Octet delivers. For some audiences, Octet’s philosophical stance may feel more contemplative than corrective, raising more questions than answers about our relationship to the online world - but its musical brilliance makes the journey more than worthwhile.
Recommended.
Venue: The Goodman Theatre – The Owen 170 N. Dearborn Street, Chicago
Run Dates: Through August 2
Performance Schedule:
Running Time: 1 hour, 35 minutes (no intermission)
Box Office: 312-443-3800
Tickets: https://www.goodmantheatre.org
Get ready to have the time of your life! Broadway In Chicago is pleased to announce that single tickets for DIRTY DANCING: THE MUSICAL – a new stage production based on Lionsgate’s beloved film Dirty Dancing – are now on sale. DIRTY DANCING: THE MUSICAL will play Broadway In Chicago’s James M. Nederlander Theatre (24 W. Randolph St.) for a limited two-week engagement, September 9 – 20.
Set against the unforgettable summer of 1963, DIRTY DANCING: THE MUSICAL follows Frances “Baby” Houseman as she discovers love, passion, and independence through her relationship with charismatic dance instructor Johnny Castle. With live music from the original film, DIRTY DANCING: THE MUSICAL is the feel-good escape audiences have been craving, alive with the pulse of electrified dancing, the thrill of secret encounters, and the allure of forbidden romance.
DIRTY DANCING: THE MUSICAL will be directed by Tony Award® nominee, Obie Award® winner, and two-time Emmy Award® winner Lonny Price (Sunset Boulevard, Sweeney Todd), who played Neil Kellerman in the original Dirty Dancing film, with choreography by Darrell Grand Moultrie (Fat Ham, Beyonce’s World Tour). Bringing to the stage the celebrated story from Eleanor Bergstein — the original screenwriter of the film — the musical captures the pulse, romance, and youthful urgency that have defined Dirty Dancing for nearly four decades. This follows Lionsgate’s announcement that the Dirty Dancing sequel starring Jennifer Grey – from The Hunger Games producers Nina Jacobson and Brad Simpson– will begin production this year.
With a fresh creative approach to the timeless love story, this new production will tour North America with an aim to reconnect audiences with the heart, heat, and rebellious spirit that made Dirty Dancing a worldwide sensation.
Dirty Dancing is an enduring cultural phenomenon that began with the iconic film that grossed over $200 million at the worldwide box office and went on to launch two multiplatinum soundtrack albums, numerous #1 hit singles, won an Academy Award® for Best Original Song and a Grammy® Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals. The original film is one of Lionsgate’s all-time best-selling library titles. This new North American stage tour aims to honor that legacy while reinventing the live experience for a new era.
DIRTY DANCING: THE MUSICAL is produced by The Path Entertainment Group in conjunction with Lionsgate and Magic Hour Productions.
The creative team includes set design by Brett J. Banakis, costume design by Emily Rebholz, lighting design by Japhy Weideman, sound design by two-time Tony Award® winner Kai Harada, and video design by David Bengali. Casting is by The TRC Company / Claire Burke, CSA & Peter Van Dam, CSA, with music supervision and arrangements by Joseph Joubert. Alchemy Production Group serves as General Manager.
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PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
Wednesday, September 9 – 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, September 10 – 1:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
Friday, September 11 – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 12 – 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, September 13 – 1:00 p.m. & 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, September 15 – 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, September 16 – 1:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, September 17 – 7:00 p.m.
Friday, September 18 – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 19 – 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, September 20 – 1:00 p.m.
TICKET INFORMATION (As of July 13, based on availability and subject to change)
Individual tickets for DIRTY DANCING: THE MUSICAL are on sale now and range from $40.00 - $135.00 with a select number of premium tickets available. Ticket price listed is when purchased in person at the box office. Additional fees apply for online purchases. Tickets are available now for groups of 10 or more by calling Broadway In Chicago Group Sales at (312) 977-1710 or emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. For more information, visit www.BroadwayInChicago.com.
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Overshadowed Theatre Productions brings fresh energy to one of musical theatre’s most enduring classics, offering a spirited and thoughtful take on My Fair Lady. This production leans into the story’s sharp contrasts - class and aspiration, control and independence - and invites audiences to see Eliza Doolittle’s transformation with new clarity. It’s a familiar tale, but Overshadowed’s staging makes it feel newly engaged and unexpectedly resonant.
Taking place in 1912, Edwardian London, My Fair Lady is the story of Eliza Doolittle (Kimberly Nicolosi), a resilient young woman who sells flowers for tuppence and whose Cockney accent marks her as invisible to the upper-class Londoners who pass her by. When she crosses paths with Henry Higgins (John Hacker), a brilliant but insufferably arrogant linguist, he boasts that he can remake her into someone society will accept - someone who can pass as a duchess at an embassy ball. What begins as a bet between scholars becomes a transformation that neither fully anticipates.
As Eliza endures Higgins’ relentless drills and dismissive temperament, she begins to outgrow the very mold he tries to force her into. Her ascent exposes the absurdity of class performance, the fragility of male ego, and the uncomfortable truth that respectability often demands erasing the people who need it most. By the time Eliza steps into high society, she is no longer Higgins’ creation but her own person - one who refuses to be spoken for, spoken over, or spoken down to.
The musical’s enduring tension lies in the question it never answers neatly: whether transformation is liberation or simply another form of confinement. My Fair Lady may dazzle with its elegance, but its heart beats in Eliza’s insistence that dignity is not something granted by others - it’s something claimed.
Lerner and Loewe’s My Fair Lady entered the musical theatre canon in 1956, following its development in 1955–56 and a Broadway premiere led by Julie Andrews and Rex Harrison. The story later reached an even wider audience with the 1964 film adaptation, starring Audrey Hepburn as Eliza and Rex Harrison reprising his stage role as Higgins, released on October 21, 1964.

Overshadowed’s current production of this defining musical is anchored by Kimberly Nicolosi, whose Eliza Doolittle grows with steady assurance and a clear emotional arc that makes her transformation feel genuinely earned. Nicolosi is an absolute whirlwind of conviction, with vocals that match her intensity beat for beat, and a charm that makes her Eliza impossible to resist. Opposite her, John Hacker offers a thoughtfully restrained Henry Higgins, capturing both the character’s intellectual rigidity and the subtle shifts that reveal his dependence on Eliza, and his performance brings a compelling, understated complexity to the role. They shape the show’s strongest and most engaging dynamic. Surrounding them, Glen Lindemann brings gentle dignity to Colonel Pickering, while Madeline Frederick’s composed Mrs. Pierce adds welcome stability to Higgins’ household. Brad Holloman provides lively humor as Alfred P. Doolittle, and the Eynsford-Hill family - Sharon Lindemann as Mrs. Eynsford-Hill and Aren Dawson as Freddy - adds a touch of sweetness and refinement. Anita Silvert’s poised Mrs. Higgins offers a calm counterbalance to her son’s bluster, and she delivers a few of the play’s most pointed one-liners with crisp, knowing precision. Under Reba Hervas’ direction, the ensemble works together with easy cohesion, and Hervas guides the production with a steady, confident hand that keeps the storytelling clear, warm, and consistently engaging.
Though wrapped in Edwardian charm, My Fair Lady carries a clear feminist undercurrent, rooted in Eliza’s fight for self-determination. Her journey is not simply one of refinement but of agency - choosing to reshape her life, challenge the limitations imposed by class and gender, and ultimately assert her independence from Higgins’ control. The production highlights how her transformation belongs to her alone, not to the men who presume to mold her, allowing the story’s critique of patriarchal entitlement and its celebration of female autonomy to resonate beneath the musical’s elegance.
The production’s musical backbone shines through beloved highlights such as “Wouldn’t It Be Loverly,” “The Rain in Spain,” “I Could Have Danced All Night,” and “On the Street Where You Live,” each handled with care under Karen Archbold’s attentive music direction. The staging moves with an easy flow thanks to Katy Smith’s well-shaped choreography, which keeps the transitions light and the ensemble well-coordinated. These elements honor the classic craftsmanship of Alan Jay Lerner, who penned the book and lyrics, and Frederick Loewe, whose score remains one of musical theatre’s most enduring treasures.
The set design stands out as one of the production’s most impressive achievements, delivering a level of polish that will surprise audiences unfamiliar with Overshadowed’s work. Thoughtfully constructed and visually cohesive, it creates an environment that supports the storytelling without ever overwhelming it. This marks the first production by the company to utilize a massive video board, and its use is highly successful - enhancing the world of the play with vivid, effective projections that expand each location with striking clarity. The video board works in concert with well-crafted props and scenic pieces that are seamlessly brought in when needed, creating transitions that feel both fluid and purposeful. The scenic and projection work by Yohannan Lee adds depth and atmosphere, giving each setting a sense of place and intention. Complementing the world onstage, Megan Wilburn’s costume design brings the period to life with authenticity, from the tailored silhouettes to the women’s elaborate Edwardian picture hats, which add a flourish of social detail and visual charm. All of these design choices elevate the production with a craftsmanship that feels both ambitious and warmly inviting.

(from left) - Al Gorr, Brad Holloman and Tony Lopez in My Fair Lady.
Stepping back from the production itself, Overshadowed Theatre reveals a company with a purpose that complements the kind of storytelling seen on their stage. I was struck by how deeply rooted their mission is in creating a welcoming, family-friendly space where storytelling and community go hand in hand. Their history reflects a commitment to mentorship and faith-centered values, with an emphasis on giving young performers a place to grow while offering audiences productions that uplift rather than overwhelm. Overshadowed cultivates an environment built on encouragement, accessibility, and shared experience. The company resides within Jubilee Bible Church in Medinah, IL, and the theatre is fully ADA accessible, with vast and easy parking, spacious corridors, and plentiful concessions that make the audience experience comfortable from the moment you arrive.
Audiences can also look forward to a whimsical shift in tone as the company prepares to stage A Midsummer Night’s Dream, bringing Shakespeare’s mischievous magic, tangled romances, and fairy-filled forest to life. Following that, their upcoming season offers a wide range of titles: Flame of Fire (Sep 18–Oct 10, 2026), an original play written and directed by Artistic Director Reba Hervas. Based on the true 1956 story of Operation Auca, the production recounts the lives of missionaries Jim Elliot, Nate Saint, Pete Fleming, Ed McCully, and Roger Youderian, who were killed while attempting peaceful contact with the isolated Huaorani tribe in Ecuador. The play also explores the extraordinary aftermath, as their wives chose to return to the jungle to forgive the tribe and continue living among them. The season continues with It’s a Wonderful Life (Nov 27–Dec 19, 2026), James and the Giant Peach (Jan 22–Feb 6, 2027), The Stranger by Agatha Christie (Mar 12–20 and Apr 1–10, 2027), and Titanic the Musical (July 9–31, 2027). It’s an ambitious slate that blends classic storytelling, family favorites, and dramatic intrigue, promising a season with something for every kind of theatre-goer.
Overshadowed Theatre’s My Fair Lady emerges as a thoughtful production with a clear point of view, delivered with care both onstage and behind the scenes.
Recommended.
For more show information and tickets, visit https://www.overshadowed.org/.
Suffs is a musical about history, yes, but more importantly, it is a musical about momentum: who creates it, who resists it (and why), who gets left behind by it, and what it costs to keep pushing it forward.
Set during the height of the women’s suffrage movement in the 1910s, the show follows a group of young suffragists led by Alice Paul, the real-life founder of the National Woman’s Party. Together, they organize, protest, clash with political leaders, become political prisoners, and (spoiler alert) eventually help gain women the right to vote through the 19th Amendment. But Suffs is not content to frame that victory as clean or uncomplicated, or to pretend that, even a century later, the battle is anywhere near over. The musical is just as interested in the fractures within the movement itself: the younger, more aggressive activists pushing against the older, more “respectable” wing of the Suffrage movement, and the women of color forced to fight for a movement that still asks them, again and again, to wait their turn.
That is where Suffs feels most relevant. It is not only a story about the past, but about the way progress still happens now: through generational disagreement, imperfect coalitions, strategic compromises, moral failures, and the constant fear that too much change too quickly might provoke as much backlash as liberation. Shaina Taub’s book, music, and lyrics do an incredible job balancing real history with theatrical fiction, making the politics legible without flattening the people involved into saints or symbols.

Marya Grandy (Carrie Chapman Catt) and company in SUFFS.
Under director Leigh Silverman, the first national tour’s production is just as anchored by its remarkably talented cast as it is by history; the entirely female company takes on both women and men throughout the story. Maya Keleher is excellent as Alice Paul, bringing both vocal strength and exactly the right kind of young, audacious drive to the role. Her Alice has the spunky determination of a character like Newsies’ Katherine, but grown up: sharper, more self-assured, and driven by something deeper than ambition. She is unabashedly devoted to her cause and makes it clear that, no, it’s not just because she’s young.
Playing opposite her are historical figures Carrie Chapman Catt (Marya Grandy), the mature and strategically tactful leader of NAWSA, and President Woodrow Wilson (performed by u/s Merrill Peiffer). Grandy’s dynamic with Alice Paul is one of the production’s strongest relationships, the two women foiling each other beautifully as they reveal different forms of conviction, compromise, and care. Peiffer’s handling of the presidential role was especially smart: funny and pointed, but never so exaggerated that it breaks the world of the show.
A special shoutout also has to go to the trio of Ida B. Wells (Danyel Fulton), Mary Church Terrell (Trisha Jeffrey), and Phyllis Terrell (Victoria Pekel). Multiple times, the energy in the theatre seemed to shift the moment the three of them took the stage together. Their scenes carried a stillness and gravity that made the room go quiet in the best possible way.

Brandi Porter (Dudley Malone) and Jenny Ashman (President Woodrow Wilson) in the First National Touring Company of SUFFS.
Suffs, which premiered Off‑Broadway in 2022 before its award‑winning 2024 Broadway run, continues to prove its power throughout its highly anticipated national tour. The score delivers some of the musical’s most defining moments, from the sharp, scene‑setting opener “Let Mother Vote” to the driving protest energy of “The March (We Demand Equality).” The emotional weight lands beautifully in “I Was Here,” a moving tribute to Ida B. Wells and Mary Church Terrell, while “Keep Marching” rises as the show’s breakout anthem, capturing the spirit of persistence that fuels the entire production.
If I have a critique, it’s that the show leans a bit too heavily into the idea of the production’s scale growing in tandem with the movement’s momentum. Conceptually, I love that choice. In practice, however, especially within the limits of a touring production, the early restraint makes the show take a long time to feel truly sweeping. The first act is good, but it was not until the second half of the second act that I found myself thinking, “Why haven’t they been singing like that, and dancing like that, the whole time?” The choreography has similar highs and lows: effective in moments, but not always as polished as it needs to be for the more intricate sections to feel truly stunning.
Still, by the end, Suffs lands exactly where it needs to. It leaves the audience empowered without pretending that empowerment is the same as change. The show understands that history is not something we revisit for comfort, but something we return to for instruction. Its final message, “your ancestors are all the proof you need / That progress is possible, not guaranteed,” is both a warning and a call to action. Suffs reminds us that the march is not over - and that the responsibility to keep moving belongs to all of us.
Recommended.
Presented by Broadway In Chicago, Suffs is running at CIBC Theatre through July 19th. Tickets are available here.
Oil Lamp Theater, currently presenting The Last Five Years, now extended through July 19, is proud to announce the cast and creative team for its next production, I Love You Because, August 14 - September 13, book and lyrics by Ryan Cunningham, music by Joshua Salzman and orchestrations by Larry Hochman, directed by Scott Shallenbarger and music directed by Aaron Kahn, at Oil Lamp Theater, 1723 Glenview Road. The schedule includes two preview performances Friday, Aug. 14 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday Aug. 15 at 3 p.m., with an opening performance Saturday, Aug. 15 at 7:30 p.m. The performance schedule is Thursdays and Fridays at 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. with additional Wednesday performances Wednesday, Aug. 19 at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.; Wednesday Aug. 26 at 7:30 p.m. (Understudy Performance); Wednesday, Sept. 2 at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. and Wednesday Sept. 9 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale now for $30 for previews and $55 for the run at OilLampTheater.org.
Modern dating is a mess. Sometimes to find Mr. Right you need to find Mr. Wrong – even if that means seeing someone stuck on their ex, awkward encounters of the intimate kind and lots of bad coffee dates. Opposites attract in this feel-good musical that will transport you into the heart of your favorite guilty pleasure rom-com. Created by acclaimed musical team Ryan Cunningham and Joshua Salzman and inspired by Jane Austen’s gold-standard romance novel “Pride and Prejudice,” this delightful modern musical will make you fall head over heels.
The cast of I Love You Because includes Aiden McCoy (any with respect, Austin Bennet); Maxwell J DeTogne (any with respect, Jeff Bennet); Hannah Kipp (she/her, Marcy Fitzwilliams); Kristin Brintnall (she/her, Diana Bingley); Daria Koon (she/they, NYC Woman); Tommy Rothwells (he/him, NYC Man); Freddy Mauricio (he/him, Austin Bennet U/S); Nic Eastlund (he/him, Jeff Bennet U/S); Kaitie Bonds (she/her, Marcy Fitzwilliams U/S); Dominique Ruffalo (she/her, Diana Bingley U/S); Nikki Holladay (she/her, NYC Woman U/S) and Joe Dennis (he/him, NYC Man U/S).
The production team includes Scott Shallenbarger (he/him, director); Aaron Kahn (he/him, music director/accompanist); Bob Knuth (he/him, scenic designer); Devin Meseke (he/him, properties designer); Maya Reter (she/her, sound designer); Sara Segneri (she/her, stage manager); Danielle Reinhardt (she/her, costume designer); Conner Nicoson (they/them, technical director); Connor Windle (she/her, production manager) and Rose Leisner (she/her, company manager).
ABOUT SCOTT SHALLENBARGER, DIRECTOR
Scott Shallenbarger makes his Oil Lamp debut with I Love You Because. Representative credits include Miracle on South Division Street, I And You, Baby the Musical (Citadel Theatre); Les Miserables (Uptown Music Theatre Company); The Glass Menagerie, Six Degrees of Separation, The Road to Mecca, Hot L Baltimore, The Children’s Crusade (Raven Theatre); Jeffrey and Love, Valor, Compassion (Hubris Productions) and Skyscraper (Piven Theatre). Shallenbarger is a published playwright and teaching artist who would like to thank you, dear audience, for attending live theatre.
ABOUT AARON KAHN, MUSIC DIRECTOR
Aaron Kahn is thrilled to be returning to Oil Lamp after previously working on the productions of It’s A Wonderful Life: A Radio Play and The Marvelous Wonderettes. Kahn is also a private voice teacher at the Christopher Laughlin School of Music in Northbrook and is a staff accompanist at Carthage College. Other favorite music and assistant music direction credits include: Fugitive Songs (Stagedoor Manor); Mel Brooks’ The Producers (Music Theater Works); A Little Night Music (Theo Ubique) and Spring Awakening (4 Chairs Theatre).
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October 2 – November 1, 2026
Adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher from the original play by Frederick Knott
Directed by Daniel King
Preview Performances: Friday, Oct. 2 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 3 at 3 p.m.
Opening Night: Saturday, Oct. 3 at 7:30 p.m.
Performance schedule: Thursdays and Fridays at 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. with additional Wednesday performances Wednesday, Oct. 7 at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.; Wednesday Oct. 14 at 7:30 p.m. (Understudy Performance); Wednesday Oct. 21 at 11:00 a.m. and 3 p.m. and Wednesday, Oct. 28 at 7:30 p.m.
Alfred Hitchcock’s adored, chilling thriller gets a modern twist that no one will see coming. A murderous misstep begins a high-stakes hunt for the real criminal as time is quickly running out. This captivating, heart-racing play leaves audiences on the edge of their seats while the mystery of the year unravels before their eyes. Will the clues unlock the right person, or will an innocent victim pay the price? The suspense is to die for…
It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play
November 20 - December 27, 2026
Adapted by Joe Landry
Directed by Becca Holloway
Preview Performances: Friday, Nov. 20 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 21 at 3 p.m.
Opening Night: Saturday, Nov. 21 at 7:30 p.m.
Performance schedule: Thursdays and Fridays at 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. with additional Wednesday performances Wednesday, Dec. 2 at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.; Wednesday Dec. 9 at 7:30 p.m. (Understudy Performance); Wednesday Dec. 16 at 11:00 a.m. and 3 p.m. and Wednesday, Dec. 23 at 7:30 p.m.
The holiday tradition returns for its 13th year. Audiences may experience unmatched holiday cheer with Frank Capra's beloved classic, “It's a Wonderful Life,” reimagined as a captivating live radio play, complete with foley sound effects and set in our own WBFR radio studio.
Journey to Bedford Falls, where George Bailey's troubles lead him to wish he was never born. Clarence, an angel sent to intervene, steps in to make his wishes come true and George quickly learns just how many lives he has touched and just how blessed he really is.
*All productions, dates, creatives, etc. are subject to change.
ABOUT OIL LAMP THEATER
Oil Lamp Theater is a professional nonprofit performing arts organization in Glenview, Illinois, welcoming over 10,000 patrons annually from more than 225 communities—41% from Glenview and others from across the North Shore and Chicago. Since establishing its intimate 60-seat home in downtown Glenview in 2012, Oil Lamp has grown into a cultural beacon, earning recognition as “Best Live Theatre in the North Shore” for four consecutive years.
With more than 70 productions to date, Oil Lamp is known for its dynamic Mainstage season, special events and its resilience during the pandemic, when it innovated with drive-in performances and outdoor productions. Today, the theatre continues to foster connection, broaden horizons and illuminate the human condition through professional theater and year-round programming.
In addition to its productions, Oil Lamp Theater operates Oil Lamp Academy, its education branch dedicated to “Training for Life Through the Performing Arts.” In 2025 alone, the program served more than 230 students ages three to 97 years old, offering classes that use theater as a pathway to build confidence, creativity and lifelong skills.
This past September, Oil Lamp launched Light The Way, a transformative fundraising campaign designed to expand arts education, strengthen essential staff and establish a larger performance venue with the goal of staying in downtown Glenview. Building on its roots as a scrappy storefront, Oil Lamp is evolving into a more robust organization—without losing the intimacy and warmth that define its theater experience. Oil Lamp Theater hopes this announcement inspires excitement throughout the community. Stay tuned as additional news is shared in the near future. For information or to support the campaign go to OilLampTheater.org/Light-the-Way or reach out to Oil Lamp at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Oil Lamp Theater, currently presenting The Last Five Years, now extended through July 19, is proud to announce the cast and creative team for its next production, I Love You Because, August 14 - September 13, book and lyrics by Ryan Cunningham, music by Joshua Salzman and orchestrations by Larry Hochman, directed by Scott Shallenbarger and music directed by Aaron Kahn, at Oil Lamp Theater, 1723 Glenview Road. The schedule includes two preview performances Friday, Aug. 14 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday Aug. 15 at 3 p.m., with an opening performance Saturday, Aug. 15 at 7:30 p.m. The performance schedule is Thursdays and Fridays at 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. with additional Wednesday performances Wednesday, Aug. 19 at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.; Wednesday Aug. 26 at 7:30 p.m. (which is an understudy performance); Wednesday, Sept.. 2 at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.; and Wednesday Sept. 9 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale now for $30 for previews and $55 for the run at OilLampTheater.org.
Great Lakes Operetta is delighted to present its first full-length, fully-staged operetta, Jacques Offenbach’s seminal work, Orpheus in the Underworld!
Originally premiering as Orphée aux enfers, this musical spoof of the Orpheus myth was the Hadestown of 1858’s Paris and had a cultural impact comparable to Hamilton or Phantom of the Opera. It is often considered the first operetta and inspired many other composers, most notably Johann Strauss Jr. The original book was written in part by Ludovic Halévy, of Carmen fame, and the score introduced the now world-famous “can-can” (known in the show as the “Infernal Gallop”). The show is raucous, wacky, and surprisingly modern, and the score is one of Offenbach’s best, ensuring its continued popularity.
Orpheus was initially controversial: in this version, Orpheus and Eurydice can’t stand each other and there is no moral redemption for anyone (although there is a singing bug, pictured below). Offenbach actively lampoons the tropes of classicism – both the original Greek myths and the revered operatic versions of those myths, such as Gluck’s Orfeo (which is even quoted musically in a very meta moment). Critics of the day felt Offenbach was disrespecting the Arts and Culture of the past – among other things – but Parisian audiences couldn’t get enough and allegedly the show only closed after running for 2 years straight (unheard of at the time) because the cast was exhausted.
20 years later, Offenbach released what might now be called a “Special Edition” version, turning the original 2 act show into a 4 act extravaganza with multiple new ballet numbers, more characters, and special effects. Most modern productions, including Great Lakes Operetta’s version, are 2 act versions with some elements of the 1874 production retained.
Great Lakes Operetta’s production will be in a new (premiere) English translation by Francis Lynch, who has translated three other French operetta works for Evanston Chamber Opera. The production will be directed by GLO Artistic Director SarahAnn Sutter, music directed by Lindsey Baer, assistant music directed by Anna Therese George, and produced by Kristin Weed. The production will be fully staged and presented with a small chamber ensemble. Tickets are on sale now and are available here; tickets will also be available at the door (while supply lasts).
Cast & Creative Team
Great Lakes Operetta’s Orpheus in the Underworld is presented by two outstanding casts, as follows. Whichever cast you choose to watch, you are in for a treat! (And you might enjoy it all so much that you come back to watch the other cast!)
Orpheus: Mason Montuoro (All dates)
Eurydice: Gabrielle Goudard (July 11, 17, 19); Gabrielle Haigh (July 10, 12, 18)
Public Opinion: Jennifer Barrett (July 11, 17, 19); Isabella Daltoso (July 10, 12, 18)
John Styx: Solamada Pando Girard (All dates)
Pluto: Jonathon Joseph Larson (July 11, 17, 19); Sasha Tomasevich (July 10, 12, 18)
Jupiter: Alexander Quackenbush (All dates)
Diana: Halle Rosemond (July 11, 17, 19); Catherine Larson (July 10, 12, 18)
Cupid: Hillary Esqueda (July 11, 17, 19); Abigail Greer Arcomona (July 10, 12, 18)
Venus: Alexandra Kassouf (July 11, 17, 19); Val Beck (July 10, 12, 18)
Mercury: Kristin Weed (July 11, 17, 19); Kelly Killorin (July 10, 12, 18)
Minerva: Allison Mann (July 10, 11, 12); Eugenia Bouboudakis (July 17, 18, 19);
Juno: Katarina Bakas (All dates)
Mars: Jonathan Rodney (All dates)
Bacchus: Lucas Gassmann (All dates)
Vesta: Solamada Pando Girard (All dates)
Location
Great Lakes Operetta is proud to present its first full-length, fully-staged production on the stage of the Beatrice Theatre at the beautiful Bramble Arts Loft in the Andersonville neighborhood of Chicago. Located on the second floor the historic Capital Garage building (with an ADA-accessible elevator!), this lovely, intimate space is one of Chicago’s newest performing arts venues.
For tickets, click here.
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