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'Joseph' brings his colorful coat to Schaumburg stage

Nearly 90 performers will be on the stage for the blockbuster musical "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat," produced by Schaumburg on Stage with shows running from Jan. 22-31.

The landmark Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice show tells the biblical tale of Joseph, who is sold into slavery by his brothers. With Joseph's ability to interpret dreams, he becomes a powerful leader who forgives his family and saves them and the land of Egypt from ruin.

Now in it's 19th season, "Joseph" is Schaumburg On Stage's 31st production. Shows are held at the Schaumburg Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Court, in Schaumburg.

Jimmy Romano, 17, of Bloomingdale has the title role. The story is told by three narrators, played by Leikyn Bravo, 17, of Barrington; Hannah Lullo, 17, of Roselle; and Cassidy Murphy, 17, of Schaumburg.

Danny Miller, 27, of Bartlett, reprises his role as Pharaoh the King from the 2004 show. Another SOS alumni, Jarett La Berg, 24, of Schaumburg is Jacob, the patriarch of the 12 tribes of Israel. Kaitlyn Chiostri, 16, of Schaumburg plays Jacob's wife, Rachel.

Rounding out the cast of lead characters are Connor Murray, 17, of Bartlett, and Zack Koptik, 17, of Roselle who are both cast as Potiphar, the Egyptian millionaire. The alluring temptress Mrs. Potiphar is played by Rowen Daubenmire, 14, of Bartlett. Caleb Hacker, 15, of Schaumburg and Zach Koptik, share the role of the Baker. The Butler is played by Connor Murray and Carson Walker, 16, of Palatine.

The production is led by producers Carol Lynch and Kerrie Noah, who are both retiring after this production after being with SOS all 19 years. The directors/choreographers are Colleen Lynch and Danielle Zyrkowski, working with musical director John Hacker. The cast, which ranges in age from 5-27, has been rehearsing since October.

Shows are at 7 p.m. on Jan. 22, 23, 29 and 30; 2 p.m. on Jan. 24, 30 and 31. Tickets are $17-$18, and group discounts available. For tickets, visit ShowTix4u.com or call (866) 967-8167. For show information, call (847) 345-0092 or visit www.schaumburgonstage.org.

The cast

Addison: Miabella DiGrazia. Arlington Heights: Seth Anderson; Julia Bostrom; Kate Svoboda. Barrington: Leikyn Bravo; Kelly Cagney; Sophie Farmer; Samantha Murphy; DD Sutker. Barrington Hills: Katie Kinsella. Bartlett: Bella Cwik; Gia Daubenmire; Rowan Daubenmire; Colleen Fleming; Katie Jackovin; Danny Miller; Connor Murray; Danielle Neer; Madison Neer; Jenna Rajewski; Madison Roden; Brandon Roden. Bloomingdale: Jimmy Romano.

Carpentersville: Brandon Sobczak. Deer Park: Rose Davenport. Elk Grove Village: Josephine Carlson; Ted Dernekxis; Molly McFadden; Nick Rogacki; Blake Smith. Hanover Park: Emma Davenport. Hawthorn Woods: Eden Plotsky.

Hoffman Estates: Caleb Hacker; Cameron Hacker; Amy Hammond; Kate Hammond; Taylor Harrison; Ashleigh Jarvis-Flinn; Gianna Lo Cascio; Riley Parla; Sarah Pierce. Inverness: Mariah Goluch. Itasca: Carly Sendaydiego. Lincolnshire: Tyler Duhig. Palatine: Sam Gould; Carson Walker; Victoria Walsh.

Park Ridge: Morgan Latko; Courtney Miller. Romeoville: Cecelia Krolik; Gia Mango. Roselle: Ashley Borgman; Caelyn Candella; Gabrielle Clemetsen; Jacqueline Clemetsen; Zack Koptik; Hannah Lullo. South Barrington: Milana Carse; Alexis Caviles; Lexi Garcia; Alexander Garcia; Kailey Jeffs; Rohan Munagekar; Robby Wallen. South Elgin: South Elgin; Brad Wendt.

Schaumburg: Brian Burke; Renee Calhoun; Kaitlyn Chiostri; Ashley Edgeworth; Ella Goluba; Lexus Gruszka; Saanvi Gupte; Saahil Gupte; Michele Gurrieri; Jarett La Berg; Cassidy Murphy; Audrey Rose; Sophia Salatino; Chloe Venner. St. Charles: Carolyn Calbeck; Christina Calbeck. Streamwood: Alex Kiss; Kayla Villacastin; Gage Wiebenga; Gwyneth Wiebenga.

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