Photo Flash: First Look at HERO THE MUSICAL at Marriott Theatre!

By: Jun. 21, 2012
The Marriott Theatre (10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire) presents HERO, a new musical written by Aaron Thielen with music and lyrics by Michael Mahler, previewing tonight, June 20, opening June 27 at 8 p.m. and running through August 19, 2012. Eleven-time Jeff award-winner David H. Bell directs and choreographs. Erich Bergen (JERSEY BOYS, Nat'l Tour) stars as Hero Batowski.
 
BroadwayWorld has a first look at the production shots below!

In addition to Bergen, the production features an all-star Chicago cast including Heidi Kettenring as "Jane", Don Forston as "Al", Alex Goodrich as "Kirk", Dara Cameron as "Susan", Jonah Rawitz as "Nate" (Zach Keller at matinees), Summer Naomi Smart as "Adele", Michael Aaron Lindner as "Kyle", and ensemble members Kelley Abell, Jameson Cooper, and Alex Goldklang.

HERO tells the story of a talented young artist living anything but a superhero life. After a life changing event his senior year in high school, Hero still finds himself living at home with his dad, Al, who runs the family comic book shop in Milwaukee. Things start to change for him when he bumps into an old girlfriend, and with the encouragement of his dad, and his best friend and cousin, Kirk, Hero finally has a chance to realize his own dream. HERO is an endearing musical that explores those extraordinary moments in ordinary life…when there are no superheroes to the rescue.

The performance schedule is Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. and 8:00pm, Thursdays and Fridays at 8:00 p.m., Saturdays at 4:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., and Sundays at 1:00pm and 5:00 p.m. Ticket prices range from $40 to $48, plus tax and handling fees. Seniors and Students receive $5.00 off a full price theatre ticket on Wednesday 1:00pm, Saturday at 4:30 p.m. and Sundays at 1:00pm and 5:00pm. On Wednesday and Thursday evenings a limited number of Dinner and Theatre tickets are available for only $55.00 per person plus handling fees. Dinner is at the King's Wharf Restaurant or the Fairfield Inn (based on dining availability). Free parking is available at all performances. To purchase tickets with a major credit card, call the Marriott Theatre Box Office at 847.634.0200 or www.Ticketmaster.com. Visit www.MarriottTheatre.com or www.HeroMusical.com for more information.

Photo Flash:  First Look at HERO THE MUSICAL at Marriott Theatre!

Photo Flash:  First Look at HERO THE MUSICAL at Marriott Theatre!
Jonah Rawitz

Photo Flash:  First Look at HERO THE MUSICAL at Marriott Theatre!
Heidi Kettenring

Photo Flash:  First Look at HERO THE MUSICAL at Marriott Theatre!
Erich Bergen and Heidi Kettenring

Photo Flash:  First Look at HERO THE MUSICAL at Marriott Theatre!
Erich Bergen

Photo Flash:  First Look at HERO THE MUSICAL at Marriott Theatre!
Erich Bergen

Photo Flash:  First Look at HERO THE MUSICAL at Marriott Theatre!
Erich Bergen and Don Forston

Photo Flash:  First Look at HERO THE MUSICAL at Marriott Theatre!
Don Forston

Photo Flash:  First Look at HERO THE MUSICAL at Marriott Theatre!
Don Forston and Jonah Rawitz

Photo Flash:  First Look at HERO THE MUSICAL at Marriott Theatre!
Dara Cameron

Photo Flash:  First Look at HERO THE MUSICAL at Marriott Theatre!
Alex Goodrich, Erich Bergen, Heidi Kettenring, Dara Cameron

Photo Flash:  First Look at HERO THE MUSICAL at Marriott Theatre!
Alex Goodrich, Erich Bergen, Dara Cameron

Photo Flash:  First Look at HERO THE MUSICAL at Marriott Theatre!
Alex Goodrich

Photo Flash:  First Look at HERO THE MUSICAL at Marriott Theatre!
Alex Goodrich

Photo Flash:  First Look at HERO THE MUSICAL at Marriott Theatre!

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