1ST AND TEN Receives Workshop at Mariott Theatre, 3/8-3/9
By: Lauren Wolman
Illinois' Marriott Theatre will workshop a new musical by composer David Kreppel and lyricist Sean Grennan titled, 1ST AND TEN from March 8-9.
The Marriot also produced Grennan's previous musical, MARRIED ALIVE! which has received numerous productions across North America.Joe Leonardo directs development workshop readings at the Mariott.
The cast of 1ST AND TEN features David Girolmo, Andrew Redlawsk, Kathy Santen, Jessie Mueller, Ann Gunne, Craig Spidle, Roger Mueller, Bernie Yvon, Ryan Reilly, Joe Tokarz, Cheryl Avery, JohAnna Miller and Erica Mac. According to the authors of the show, "1ST & TEN is based on the true story of a struggling high school football team in a down at the heels Texas town. Facing disbandment and with no resources from the school, the school janitor, a former player himself, offers to coach the team for free to get it and his player/son through one more season." Marriott Theatre's artistic director is Aaron Thielen and its managing director is Terry James.The Marriott Theatre was founded 1975. Today the acclaimed theatre sells more than 400,000 tickets a year, and boasts the largest subscription base of any musical theatre! In all, The Marriott Theatre has presented more than 135 productions to an estimated 7,000,000 people! The Marriott Theatre earns lavish praise from critics, receiving a record 370 Joseph Jefferson Award nominations - Chicago's highest theatrical honor for artistic achievement. In addition to the presentation of classic American musical theatre, The Marriott Theatre has become a driving force in the development of original and re-thought musicals.Broadway has long considered The Marriott Theatre a prime venue for "launching" Broadway shows into the regional market with premiere productions of; A CHORUS LINE, CHESS, BABY, GRAND HOTEL, THEYâ€TMRE PLAYING OUR SONG, THE GOODBYE GIRL, THE FIRST, MISS SAIGON, CATS, SUNSET BOULEVARD, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, and THOURGHLY MODERN MILLIE. For more information, visit online at www.marriotttheatre.com.
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