Singers to perform Best of Broadway in Libertyville

Liberty Town Productions, Libertyville’s not-for-profit entertainment company, hosts its fifth annual Musical Summer Showcase, featuring the Best of Broadway Saturday, Aug. 3.

Shows are at 6 and 8:15 p.m. in The Fuel Room of Austin’s Saloon & Eatery, 481 Peterson Road, Libertyville.

“Showcase” is presented in a cabaret-style setting and includes songs from all eras of American musicals. The cast features local performers, many of whom are studying for professional music careers or are already performing with professional organizations and troupes.

Tickets for either performance are $15 or $10 for students, and can be ordered online at www.libertownproductions.com. If available, tickets will be sold at the door. Seating is general admission, with doors opening 30 minutes prior to showtime.

The production is directed by Grayslake’s Dustin Helvie and Waukegan’s Colin Douglas, with choreography by Wauconda’s Meghan Reimers.

“I always look forward to working with all our Showcase performers,” Helvie said. “This is a great chance to rekindle some great friendships and produce an outstanding show. Every year we have part of our cast who have been here before and add new talent, too.”

This year’s North Suburban cast and band members include: Cassie Austin, Libertyville; Micah Brame, Libertyville; Bill Coronelli, Libertyville; Dawn Crowther, Libertyville; Bill Dejon, Libertyville; Laurel Kaiser, Hawthorn Woods; Susie Kiefer, Libertyville; Daniel Mendoza, Waukegan; Scott Metzger, Libertyville; Diana O’Connor, Grayslake; Abbi Adjei Perberg, Hainesville; Penny Roman, Round Lake; and Jodi Thors, Gurnee.

Chicago-area performers are Maggie Bieritz, Patrick Farbo, David Lundholm, Adelle McDaniel, Peter Rasey and Brandon Smith.

“Don’t simply call this Showcase a talent show,“ says Barry Reszel, Liberty Town’s executive director. “Many of our cast members are students and graduates of some of the best performing arts programs in the country.”