Big Noise Theatre opens the musical, Chicago, April 27
Des Plaines, IL - CHICAGO has everything that makes a musical great: sizzling songs, seductive dance numbers and a show-biz story that packs a powerful punch. Enjoy Big Noise Theatre's dazzling production opening April 27 at Prairie Lakes Theater in Des Plaines.
Set amidst the showy decadence of the 1920s, CHICAGO tells the tale of convicted murderers Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly, who'll stop at nothing to get the attention of the press and celebrity attorney, Billy Flynn. Their malicious crimes turn them into media darlings, producing a barrage of sensational headlines, the likes of which could just as easily be ripped from today's tabloids. A smash on Broadway, winning six Tony Awards, this biting satire features the unforgettable songs of Kander and Ebb, including "All That Jazz" and "Cell Block Tango."
CHICAGO opens Friday, April 27, 2018 and runs through May 13 at Prairie Lakes Theater, 515 E. Thacker Street in Des Plaines, IL. Performances are on Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30pm and Sunday afternoons at 2pm with a special weekday matinee performance on May 9 at 2pm. Ticket prices range from $16 to $30 for children, students, seniors (65+), and adults. Email info@bignoise.org about special rates for groups of 15 or more.
Directed by David Geinosky, CHICAGO features Anna Marie Abbate as Roxie Hart, Taylor DiTola as Velma Kelly, Tony Calzaretta as Billy Flynn, Andrew McCarthy as Amos Hart, Denise Tamburrino as Matron "Mama" Morton, B. Rivera as Mary Sunshine, Lewis R. Jones as Sergeant Fogarty, Abby Boegh as Liz, Kara Vombrack as Annie, Isis Elizabeth as June, Anna Backer as Hunyak, and Sally Staats as Mona. The cast also features an ensemble of Russell Badalamenti, Kathy Blaheta, Andrea Cain, Liz Conway, Maggie May Dominick, Alex Iacobucci, Ryan Jozaitis, Allison Kasbee, Artem Lazarev, Lindsey Millman, Jessica Miret, Travis Monroe Neese, Oana Odean, Ben Paynic, Joshua A. Peterson, and Brent Walker.
The production features music direction by Aaron Kaplan, choreography by Kristine Burdi, scenic design by director, David Geinosky, costume design by Martha Shuford, lighting design by Alec Kinastowski, sound design by Jared Picchietti, prop design by Dana Palka, stage management by Erin Versosky, and is co-produced by Debbie Szczesniak and Brent Walker.
For more information and to purchase tickets online, visit bignoise.org/chicago.