Lifeline Theatre Extends NORTHANGER ABBEY

To accommodate ticket demand, Lifeline Theatre announces seventeen added performances of its critically-acclaimed production of Northanger Abbey, a world premiere musical with book by Lifeline Theatre ensemble member Robert Kauzlaric (Non-Equity Jeff Awards: New Adaptation, The Island of Dr. Moreau and Neverwhere), music and lyrics by George Howe (Non-Equity Jeff Award: New Work-Musical, Queen Lucia), and directed by Lifeline Theatre ensemble member Elise Kauzlaric (Non-Equity Jeff nomination: Director-Play, Mariette in Ecstasy), based on the novel by Jane Austen. Catherine Morland leaves her quiet country home for the splendors of Bath, armed only with an innocent heart and the examples of her favorite literary heroines. Immersed in a new world of parties, balls, and high society, Catherine soon finds herself caught in a web of social scheming far above her skill to master. False friends, greedy lovers, and a wealth of misunderstandings lead to the revelation that bruises of the heart can be far more painful than the imagined terrors of Gothic novels. The production runs two and a half hours with one intermission. The book is on sale in the lobby.

UPDATED CLOSING DATE: Northanger Abbey now runs through August 13 (no performances on July 23) at Lifeline Theatre, 6912 N. Glenwood Ave. (free parking and shuttle; see below). Performance times are Thursdays and Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays at 4 and 8 p.m., and Sundays at 4 p.m.

Ticket prices are $40 for regular single tickets, $30 for active and retired military personnel (with ID), $30 for seniors (age 65+), $20 for students (with ID), and $20 for rush tickets (available half hour before show time, subject to availability). Group rate for 12 or more is available upon request. Tickets may be purchased at the Lifeline Theatre Box Office, 773.761.4477, or by visiting www.lifelinetheatre.com.

The complete cast and production team for Northanger Abbey includes:

Lifeline Theatre ensemble members Peter Greenberg (General Tilney) and Jenifer Tyler (Mrs. Allen, Mrs. Tilney); with guest artists Chris Ballou (James Morland), Shelby Lynn Bias (Eleanor Tilney), Andres Enriquez (John Thorpe), Javier Ferreira (Henry Tilney), Lydia Hiller (Isabella Thorpe), Stephanie Stockstill (Catherine Morland), and Denzel Tsopnang (Frederick Tilney). With understudies Nicholas Jacob Amann, Nicole Armold, Curtis Dunn, Kirsty Engelhardt, and Emily Radke.

MUSICIANS: Nick Heinzmann (Cellist), Renee Henley (Violinist), and Ellen K. Morris (Piano Conductor, Music Director).

Lifeline Theatre ensemble members Aly Renee Amidei (Costume Designer), Elise Kauzlaric (Director & Dialect Coach), Robert Kauzlaric (Adaptor), and Maren Robinson (Dramaturg); with guest artists Eric Backus (Sound Designer), Benjamin W. Dawson (Production Manager), Diane D. Fairchild (Lighting Designer), Mealah Heidenreich (Properties Designer), George Howe (Composer & Lyricist), Lavina Jadhwani (Casting Director), Kate Kamphausen (Assistant Costume Designer), Anthony Kayer (Assistant Director), Sarah Lewis (Scenic Designer), Jacqueline Marschke (Stage Manager), Ellen K. Morris (Music Director), Sam Moryoussef (Master Electrician), Shannon Nishi (Assistant Dialect Coach), Kate Reed (Assistant Stage Manager), Todd Rhoades (Choreographer), and Joe Schermoly (Technical Director).

Lifeline Theatre presents Northanger Abbey, now running through August 13 (no performances (no performances on July 23) at Lifeline Theatre, 6912 N. Glenwood Ave. (free parking and shuttle; see below). Performance times are Thursdays and Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays at 4 and 8 p.m., and Sundays at 4 p.m. Ticket prices are $40 for regular single tickets, $30 for active and retired military personnel (with ID), $30 for seniors (age 65+), $20 for students (with ID), and $20 for rush tickets (available half hour before show time, subject to availability). Group rate for 12 or more is available upon request. Tickets may be purchased at the Lifeline Theatre Box Office, 773.761.4477, or by visiting www.lifelinetheatre.com.

Lifeline Theatre is accessible by CTA (Red Line Morse stop/busses) and free parking is available at the designated lot west of the theatre (NE corner of Morse and Ravenswood) with free shuttle service before and after the show. Street parking is also available. Lifeline is accessible to wheelchair users and visitors who need to avoid stairs.

Photo by Suzanne Plunkett

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