Season 2, Episode 5: Behind every summer is a community that keeps Fire Island alive. This episode explores the history of the beloved Pines Pantry through the eyes of its iconic Pantry Girls, alongside the volunteer firefighters of The Pines and Cherry Grove who protect the island from fires, hurricanes, beach erosion, and an uncertain future.
TV: THE SECRET OF MY SUCCESS at Paramount Theatre
By: Chloe Rabinowitz
Adapted from the classic '80s Michael J. Fox movie, The Secret of My Success is now being retold on the musical stage with big production numbers and a book that will have audiences laughing all the way home. The musical has been under development with Paramount for three years as part of Paramount's New Works Initiative. Now, with its updated story, comedic staging and an outstanding score featuring catchy new songs, The Secret of My Success is dressed to impress.
Check out a video montage below!
The book is by Broadway veterans Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rosen. Greenberg also directs. Music and lyrics are by Michael Mahler and Alan Schmuckler, the same duo behind such hit musicals as Diary of a Wimpy Kid and How Can You Run with a Shell on Your Back? Choreographer is Paramount New Works Development Director Amber Mak.
Performances will run through March 29, 2020 at Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd. in downtown Aurora.
For tickets and information, visit ParamountAurora.com, call (630) 896-6666, or stop by the Paramount box office Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Broadway news in your inbox
Weekly top stories - unsubscribe anytime.
Weekly top stories - unsubscribe anytime.
Popular episode
|
Adirondack Chair Circle Steppenwolf's Ensemble Theater (10/22-12/06) |
|
Love Story: A Tribute to Taylor Swift Raue Center For The Arts (11/07-11/07) |
|
Million Dollar Quartet Stolp Island Theatre (10/07-1/03) |
|
The Christmas Carol Paramount Theatre (11/11-1/03) |
|
Topdog/Underdog Steppenwolf's Downstairs Theater (9/17-11/01) |
|
Blond Ambition: A Tribute to Madonna Raue Center For The Arts (11/07-11/07) |
|
When We Were Young and Unafraid Greenhouse Theater Center (11/12-11/29) |
|
for colored girls who considered suicide when the rainbow is enuf eta Creative Arts Foundation (11/08-11/29) |
|
The Stranger Overshadowed Theatrical Productions (3/12-4/10) |
|
Seasons—a celebration The CheckOut (11/07-11/07) |