Eric Backus
Latest News on Eric Backus:
Writers Theatre To Present NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 (Aug 2, 2024)
Review: PETER AND THE STARCATCHER at Copley Theatre, Aurora IL (Aug 2, 2024)
Paramount's BOLD Series Launches Third Season With PETER AND THE STARCATCHER Beginning in July (Jun 29, 2024)
Writers Theatre To Present NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 (Aug 2, 2024)
Review: PETER AND THE STARCATCHER at Copley Theatre, Aurora IL (Aug 2, 2024)
Paramount's BOLD Series Launches Third Season With PETER AND THE STARCATCHER Beginning in July (Jun 29, 2024)
BIO
Eric Backus is a composer and sound designer based in Chicago and Southern California. His original music and sound designs for theatre have been heard around the country, Off-Broadway, and in many Chicago theatres including Goodman, Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Steppenwolf, Writers, Northlight, Paramount, and numerous others. His work has also been featured in film, video, podcasts, and other streaming media. Eric has received a Joseph Jefferson Award for Best Sound Design of a Play (for Griffin Theatre's Solaris), and four additional Jeff nominations.
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Front row: Properties Artisan Haley Gazdik, Properties Designer Caitlin McCarthy, Lighting Supervisor Rachel West, Production Manager/SM Swing Jennifer Aparicio*, Technical Director Johnnie Schleyer, Co-Sound Designer Eric Backus
Back Row: (L to R): Co-Sound Designer Stefanie M. Senior, Audio Engineer Matthew R. Chase, Lighting Designer Denise Karczewski, Porchlight's Production and Operations Director Alex Rhyan
Date:
11/06/2021
From: Photos: PUMP BOYS & DINETTES Opens at Porchlight Music Theatre
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by A.A. Cristi - Jul 15, 2022
VIDEO: First Look at the Chicago Premiere of THE LUCKIEST at Raven Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 16, 2022
VIDEO: Meet The Women Of BLUES IN THE NIGHT At Porchlight Music Theatre
by Alan Henry - Feb 23, 2022
News
Writers Theatre To Present NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812
Writers Theatre, under the leadership of Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma and Artistic Director Braden Abraham, opens its 2024/25 Season with Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812 written by Dave Malloy and directed and choreographed by Katie Spelman with music direction by Matt Deitchman.
Writers Theatre, under the leadership of Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma and Artistic Director Braden Abraham, opens its 2024/25 Season with Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812 written by Dave Malloy and directed and choreographed by Katie Spelman with music direction by Matt Deitchman.
Review: PETER AND THE STARCATCHER at Copley Theatre, Aurora IL
t tells the story of how he became Peter Pan and provides the backstory of Peter and his forever nemesis Captain Hook. I believe that kids under the age of 13 probably won’t understand the story. The script is geared to adults and has some groan worthy (purposely written) lines. The cast of 16 under the direction of Nate Cohen (Paramount debut) will leave you breathless, laughing and a little teary eyed.
t tells the story of how he became Peter Pan and provides the backstory of Peter and his forever nemesis Captain Hook. I believe that kids under the age of 13 probably won’t understand the story. The script is geared to adults and has some groan worthy (purposely written) lines. The cast of 16 under the direction of Nate Cohen (Paramount debut) will leave you breathless, laughing and a little teary eyed.
Paramount's BOLD Series Launches Third Season With PETER AND THE STARCATCHER Beginning in July
Season three of Paramount's BOLD Series will launch this summer with a new production of Peter and the Starcatcher, running July 24 through September 1.
Season three of Paramount's BOLD Series will launch this summer with a new production of Peter and the Starcatcher, running July 24 through September 1.
REVOLUTION Extends at A Red Orchid Theatre
Due to popular demand, A Red Orchid Theatre has announced a four-show extension of Revolution by Ensemble Member Brett Neveu.
Due to popular demand, A Red Orchid Theatre has announced a four-show extension of Revolution by Ensemble Member Brett Neveu.
A Red Orchid Theatre Unveils Cast for World Premiere of REVOLUTION by Brett Neveu
Get a sneak peek at the highly anticipated world premiere of Revolution by Brett Neveu at A Red Orchid Theatre. Don't miss the chance to experience this groundbreaking production firsthand.
Get a sneak peek at the highly anticipated world premiere of Revolution by Brett Neveu at A Red Orchid Theatre. Don't miss the chance to experience this groundbreaking production firsthand.
Video: First Look At NEXT TO NORMAL At Paramount Theatre
Prepare to be spellbound by the award-winning musical Next to Normal, playing July 26-September 3, 2023 in Paramount Theatre’s intimate new Copley Theatre in downtown Aurora. See photos of the production.
Prepare to be spellbound by the award-winning musical Next to Normal, playing July 26-September 3, 2023 in Paramount Theatre’s intimate new Copley Theatre in downtown Aurora. See photos of the production.
Cast Set for NEXT TO NORMAL at Paramount Theatre
Prepare to be spellbound by the award-winning musical Next to Normal, playing July 26-September 3, 2023 in Paramount Theatre’s intimate new Copley Theatre in downtown Aurora.
Prepare to be spellbound by the award-winning musical Next to Normal, playing July 26-September 3, 2023 in Paramount Theatre’s intimate new Copley Theatre in downtown Aurora.
NEXT TO NORMAL to Launch Paramount's Second Bold Series in July
Prepare to be spellbound by the award-winning musical Next to Normal, playing July 26-September 3, 2023 in Paramount Theatre’s intimate new Copley Theatre in downtown Aurora.
Prepare to be spellbound by the award-winning musical Next to Normal, playing July 26-September 3, 2023 in Paramount Theatre’s intimate new Copley Theatre in downtown Aurora.
GOD OF CARNAGE to Open at Milwaukee Repertory Theater This Spring
Milwaukee Repertory Theater will close out its 2022/23 Season with the Tony Award-winning play God of Carnage by Yasmina Reza on April 18 – May 14, 2023, in the Quadracci Powerhouse.
Milwaukee Repertory Theater will close out its 2022/23 Season with the Tony Award-winning play God of Carnage by Yasmina Reza on April 18 – May 14, 2023, in the Quadracci Powerhouse.
RIGHT TO BE FORGOTTEN Extends Through Early April at Raven Theatre
Due to popular demand, Raven Theatre’s critically-acclaimed Chicago premiere of Right To Be Forgotten has added an additional week of performances, extending through Sunday, April 2, 2023.
Due to popular demand, Raven Theatre’s critically-acclaimed Chicago premiere of Right To Be Forgotten has added an additional week of performances, extending through Sunday, April 2, 2023.
Photos: First Look at RIGHT TO BE FORGOTTEN at Raven Theatre
Raven Theatre, Chicago’s newest Equity-affiliated theatre, continues its 40th Anniversary Season with the Chicago premiere of Right To Be Forgotten, Sharyn Rothstein’s smart and timely story about human forgiveness in the age of the internet.
Raven Theatre, Chicago’s newest Equity-affiliated theatre, continues its 40th Anniversary Season with the Chicago premiere of Right To Be Forgotten, Sharyn Rothstein’s smart and timely story about human forgiveness in the age of the internet.
International Voices Project with Intercultural Music Production presents THE SHROUD MAKER
International Voices Project (IVP), in collaboration with Intercultural Music Production, in is proud to announce that the company will present The Shroud Maker, at the Chicago Dramatists, 798 N Aberdeen St., March 16 - April 8, written by Ahmed Masoud, directed by Marina Johnson and starring Roxane Assaf-Lynn with set design by Jonathan Berg-Einhorn and sound design by Ronnie Malley and Eric Backus.
International Voices Project (IVP), in collaboration with Intercultural Music Production, in is proud to announce that the company will present The Shroud Maker, at the Chicago Dramatists, 798 N Aberdeen St., March 16 - April 8, written by Ahmed Masoud, directed by Marina Johnson and starring Roxane Assaf-Lynn with set design by Jonathan Berg-Einhorn and sound design by Ronnie Malley and Eric Backus.
Nominations for 2023 Jeff Awards for Non-Equity Theater Announced; See the Full List!
Kicking off the new year, the Joseph Jefferson Awards announced its nominations for theater excellence among Non-Equity theater. See the full list!
Kicking off the new year, the Joseph Jefferson Awards announced its nominations for theater excellence among Non-Equity theater. See the full list!
RIGHT TO BE FORGOTTEN Chicago Premiere to be Presented at Raven Theatre in February
Raven Theatre is continuing its 40th Anniversary Season with the Chicago premiere of Right To Be Forgotten, Sharyn Rothstein’s smart and timely story about human forgiveness in the age of the internet.
Raven Theatre is continuing its 40th Anniversary Season with the Chicago premiere of Right To Be Forgotten, Sharyn Rothstein’s smart and timely story about human forgiveness in the age of the internet.
Cast Announced for Raven Theatre's RIGHT TO BE FORGOTTEN
Raven Theatre has announced casting for its Chicago premiere of Sharyn Rothstein’s Right To Be Forgotten, directed by Sarah Gitenstein.
Raven Theatre has announced casting for its Chicago premiere of Sharyn Rothstein’s Right To Be Forgotten, directed by Sarah Gitenstein.
Video: First Look at Musical Theater Works' WHITE CHRISTMAS
Get a first look at video from Music Theater Works production of Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, now playing through January 1, 2023, in the Center Theatre at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts In Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie.
Get a first look at video from Music Theater Works production of Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, now playing through January 1, 2023, in the Center Theatre at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts In Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie.
Photos: First Look At Music Theater Works' IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS Opens Tonight At The North Shore Center
Music Theater Works presents Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, now playing through January 1, 2023, in the Center Theatre at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts In Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie. See photos from the production.
Music Theater Works presents Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, now playing through January 1, 2023, in the Center Theatre at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts In Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie. See photos from the production.
Tally Sessions to Star in DINO! AN EVENING WITH DEAN MARTIN at Milwaukee Repertory Theater
Milwaukee Rep will present Dino! An Evening with Dean Martin in the Stackner Cabaret January 20 – March 19, 2023 starring Broadway’s Tally Sessions.
Milwaukee Rep will present Dino! An Evening with Dean Martin in the Stackner Cabaret January 20 – March 19, 2023 starring Broadway’s Tally Sessions.
Cast Announced for TICK, TICK…BOOM! at BoHo Theatre
BoHo Theatre will close out its 2022/2023 season with TICK, TICK…BOOM!, with music, lyrics, and book by the late Jonathan Larson, and directed by Bo Frazier. This production marks the company’s first musical since BIG FISH in 2019.
BoHo Theatre will close out its 2022/2023 season with TICK, TICK…BOOM!, with music, lyrics, and book by the late Jonathan Larson, and directed by Bo Frazier. This production marks the company’s first musical since BIG FISH in 2019.
Cast Announced For ALMA at American Blues Theater
American Blues Theater, under the continued leadership of Artistic Director Gwendolyn Whiteside, announces the World Premiere production of Alma, in cooperation with Center Theatre Group. The production will run at Rivendell Theatre Ensemble, 5779 Ridge Avenue in Chicago, September 22 – October 22, 2022.
American Blues Theater, under the continued leadership of Artistic Director Gwendolyn Whiteside, announces the World Premiere production of Alma, in cooperation with Center Theatre Group. The production will run at Rivendell Theatre Ensemble, 5779 Ridge Avenue in Chicago, September 22 – October 22, 2022.
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