Musicals Get Improv Twist in 3 BLOCKS FROM BROADWAY at the Annoyance Theatre
From Cats and A Chorus Line to Heathers and even Big Fish, the Musical Improv team "Rhyme & Punishmint" has mastered the art of creating feature length shows in the various styles of Broadway's favorite musicals. Now they are ready to bring Broadway to Belmont with their feature length improvised musicals, opening Tuesday, January 31 at the Annoyance Theatre.
After the genre is chosen by the audience at the top of the show, this highly talented cast then creates a full Broadway musical's worth of scenes, songs and show stoppers. With adept skill in musical stylings from jazz to classical to rock, this ensemble ensures Tony award winning moments for every taste week after week.
"I grew up being a HUGE MUSICAL NERD and watching these veteran improvisors pay tribute to the classics in a hilarious and often ridiculous way makes me so happy," said creator Oliver Austin Berger (FRIENDS: The One Where They Sing, Get On Up, The Social Musical, Gotcha Covered). "This is hands down one of the best group of performers I have ever worked with."
Originally brought together as a team for MCL's Music Improv Night, these performers bring training and experience from across the country to the Annoyance Mainstage. Under the direction of Berger and Musical Direction by Davyd Reddyk, this group finds the nuances in both dramatic and comedic moments. Whether you love Broadway, would love to love Broadway, or love to hate Broadway, this show has something for everyone.
"Three Blocks from Broadway" premieres on the Annoyance Mainstage at 8p.m. on January 31, and will continue to run on Tuesdays at 8p.m. through March 21st. Tickets are $15 and opportunities to win free tickets can be found at www.facebook.com/rhymeandpunishmint. For more information,visit the Annoyance website, www.theannoyance.com or call the box office at 773.697.9693. The Annoyance is located at 851 W. Belmont, Chicago, IL 60657.
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