4 Days Late Productions Presents JERSEY SHORE: THE MUSICAL, Opens 7/15

"Cabs are here!" Now it's time to check out 4 Days Late's original production, Jersey Shore: The Musical July 15-Sept. 10 at Studio BE (3110 N. Sheffield Ave.). Performances are every Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Tickets purchased online at http://www.studio-be.org/jersey-shore-the-musical are $15 or can be purchased at the door for $20.

Jersey Shore: The Musical by Chicago-favorite sketch comedy company 4 Days Late, reimagines the pop culture phenomenon through a hilariously irreverent original score and wicked hilarious tone. Watch your favorite Jersey "celebrities" and their drunk, desperate and dramatic lifestyle, skewered on stage. Dripping with social commentary; Jersey Shore: The Musical asks the question, "What fuels the reality television phenomenon?" Love it or hate it, we all play a part and can't stop watching.

"Jersey Shore is a love it or hate it kind of show that stirs up strong emotions on both sides of the coin. That's what we've tried to capture in Jersey Shore: The Musical; there's something for everyone," explains director and co-writer Erin Lane. "Also, we love to watch people humiliated and in pain. Is Jersey Shore America's Roman Coliseum? I think there's an argument there."

Directed by Erin Lane, Jersey Shore: The Musical is written by 4 Days Late with musical
direction by Matt Griffo. Original music by Matt Griffo, Alex Myerchin and Jason Lord with lyrics by Matt Griffo, Alex Myerchin, Jason Lord and Erin Lane. Choreographed John Gilmour, costume design by BettiAnne Thompson, make up designer Maggie Mietus and lighting design by Eric Branson Jersey Shore: The Musical cast members are Gabe Caruso, Tony Jaksha, Erin Johnson, Erin Lane, Alex Myerchin, Anna Schlegel, Kelly Spohrer, Nate Stoner, Steve Truncale and Caitlin Westlake with ensemble members Julie Beck, Emily Friedrick, Antjuan Ingram and Alex Pass.

About 4 Days Late
4 Days Late Productions was founded in 2007 and has written and performed five original productions in that time. Their most recent sketch revue, Americans in Peril, ran for 18 weeks at Studio BE to sold-out audiences. Other productions include: Time to Stop Worrying, America: For Dummies, ObamaNation and iAlone. 4 Days Late has performed in Chicago Sketchfest for four years running and recently performed in the Indiana Fringe Comedy Festival.

Photo Credit: Matt Griffo