Photo Flash: First Look at ELEGY, Opening Tonight at Victory Gardens

The Elegy Project has announced the Chicago premiere of Elegy, now through December 1, written by Ron Hirsen and directed by Dennis Zacek at the Richard Christiansen Theater at Victory Gardens Biograph, 2433 Lincoln Ave. Opening/press night is tonight, Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. and will be followed by a reception. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast onstage below!

Elegy, a moving story that weaves through time and location, from Kristallnacht in Berlin to contemporary New York, dramatizes the perpetual torment of Holocaust survivors, the anguish felt by their Jewish American children and the conflict that occurs with the clash between the two generations.

New York-based actor David Wohl was recently cast to play the role of "Helmut." Wohl replaces Greg Vinkler, who due to schedule conflicts is unable to perform in Elegy. Wohl was recently seen in Last Will by Robert Brustein and directed by Austin Pendleton at New York's Abingdon Theatre. Wohl was also in Golden Boy by Clifford Odets and directed by Bartlett Sher at Lincoln Center Theater and in the recent Broadway revival of Fiddler on the Roof he played "Lazar Wolf." In addition to his theatrical work, Wohl has numerous film and television credits including Saving Private Ryan, Revenge of the Nerds, War of the Roses, Sophie's Choice, The Good Wife and Rescue Me among many others.

The full cast includes David Wohl, "Helmut;" Iris Lieberman, "Hilde," Justin Leider, "Jerry" and Bernard Beck, "Papa."

The production team is Grant Sabin, scenic design; Claire Chrzan, lighting design; Delia Ridenour, costume design; Scott Miller, sound design and Tina M. Jach, stage manager.

Elegy, running now through December 1, written by Ron Hirsen and directed by Dennis Zacek at the Richard Christiansen Theater at Victory Gardens Biograph, 2433 Lincoln Ave. The performance schedule is Thursdays and Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays at 5 and 8:30 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. There is no performanceThursday, Nov. 28. Ticket prices are $30 for previews, $48 for opening night and $42 for the regular run. Tickets are available at victorygardens.org, elegyproject.org or 773.871.3000. A portion of the ticket revenue goes to the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center. A benefit performance will be held for the Holocaust Community Services Leadership Committee of the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago.

Photo Credit: Anthony La Penna

Justin Leider (Jerry), Iris Lieberman (Hilde) and David Wohl (Helmut)

David Wohl (Helmut) and Bernard Beck (Papa)

Iris Lieberman (Hilde) and David Wohl (Helmut)

Iris Lieberman (Hilde) and Justin Leider (Jerry)

Iris Lieberman (Hilde) and Justin Leider (Jerry)

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