Kokandy Productions presents the Chicago premiere of Amélie, based on the beloved 2001 film. Directed and choreographed by Derek Van Barham, the musical features a book by Craig Lucas and music by Daniel Messé, with lyrics by Nathan Tysen and Daniel Messé. Aurora Penapacker stars as Amélie Poulain, joined by a talented cast that includes Todd Aulwurm, Lucas Burr, Rachel Carreras, and others, as they explore the whimsical Parisian life of kindness and love from July 17 to September 28, 2025, at The Chopin Theatre.
Cast and Creative team for Amélie at Kokandy Productions
Cast
Sam Hook
Lucien Villeparisis
Sonia Goldberg
Gina Wells
Rachel Carreras
Amandine Poulain, Philomene de Noirpois
Lucas Burr
Blind Beggar
Todd Aulwurm
Hipolito Jeunet, Elton John
Mizha Lee Overn
Georgette Cornuel, Sylvie Legrandin
Aurora Penapacker
Amélie Poulain
Jon Patrick Penick
Collignon, Julien Dufayel
Quinn Rigg
Joseph Cottard, Fluffy Poulain
Samantha Ringor
Suzanne Sacripant
Kelan M. Smith
Raphael Poulain, Bretodeau
Peter Stielstra
Nino Quincampoix
Creative Team
Kendyl Meyer
Stage Manager
Quinn Simmons
Associate Choreographer
Nicholas Reinhart
Production Manager
Lynsy Folckomer
Sound Engineer
Kirsten Baity
Intimacy Coordinator
Ethan Colish
Assistant Stage Manager
Scot T. Kokandy
Executive Producer
Adrian Abel Azevedo
Artistic Associate
Katie Svaicer
Board Member
Danielle Sparklin
Board Member
Preston Cropp
Board Member
Leda Hoffman
Artistic Associate
Syd Genco
Make-up Design
G “Max” Maxin IV
Lighting Design
Rachel Sypniewski
Costume Design
Matt Reich
Sound Design
Keith Ryan
Wig Design
Anna Wegener
Music Director
T.J. Anderson
Music Director
Derek Van Barham
Director
Derek Van Barham
Choreographer
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