Music Theater Works Announces Chicago Professional Premiere of THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME and More
Music Theater Works has announced its 2019 season, opening with the Pulitzer Prize-winning HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING (June 8-16), followed by the Chicago professional premiere of THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME (August 17-25), LERNER AND LOEWE'S GREATEST HITS (October 4-13), and JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT (December 21-31).
The October Lerner and Loewe concert will be at Nichols Concert Hall in Evanston. All other productions are at the company's home venue, Cahn Auditorium in Evanston.
The ticket office is located at 516 4th Street in Wilmette. Discount season packages are available. To purchase tickets call (847) 920-5360 or order online at MusicTheaterWorks.com
Previously the company announced the appointment of Kyle Dougan as Producing Artistic Director Designate, effective October 1, 2018, and the retirement of General Manager Bridget McDonough and Artistic Director Rudy Hogenmiller, effective January, 2020.
McDonough was one of the company's founders in 1980 (as Light Opera Works). Hogenmiiler has been with the organization since 2004. Both will work closely with Dougan and Music Director Roger Bingaman (who remains in his post) during the next 12 months to ensure a smooth transition.
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HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING
Book by Abe Burrows, Jack Weinstock and Willie Gilbert
Music and Lyrics by Frank Loesser
Based upon the book by Shepherd Mead
With full orchestra
The Pulitzer Prize-winning satire of 1960s big business, from the composer of GUYS AND DOLLS.
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Chicago professional premiere
THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME
Music by Alan Menken
Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz
Book by Peter Parnell
Based on the Victor Hugo novel and songs from the Disney film
With full orchestra
Lushly scored retelling of Victor Hugo's epic story of love and acceptance, by the creators of WICKED and BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, with songs from the Disney movie.
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LERNER AND LOEWE'S GREATEST HITS
Show-stopping songs from the classic musicals BRIGADOON, MY FAIR LADY, GIGI, PAINT YOUR WAGON and CAMELOT.
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JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT
Lyrics by Tim Rice
Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber
With full orchestra
Tuneful, colorful family musical for the holidays.
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EWP presents Robbie Fulks & Griffin William Sherry Showcase Raue Center For The Arts (8/07-8/07) |
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The Dave Matthews Tribute Band Raue Center For The Arts (9/25-9/25) |
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Hedwig and the Angry Inch Catalyst Ranch (7/09-7/26) |
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Ruth Page Center for the Arts August Open House Ruth Page Center for the Arts (8/02-8/02) |
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Clay Jenkinson is Thomas Jefferson Raue Center For The Arts (10/17-10/17) |
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The Wizard of Oz Metropolis Performing Arts Centre (7/08-8/09) |
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The Living Canvas Experience Bramble Arts Loft (7/30-8/08) |
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Rock Of Ages CIRCA 21 Dinner Playhouse (9/16-11/07) |
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R.E.S.P.E.C.T. North Theatre at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts (7/25-7/25) |