From the bustling streets of "New York, New York" comes the first major Chicago production of the iconic musical comedy, ON THE TOWN, previewing August 13, opening August 20, and running through October 12 at The Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire, IL. With an unparalleled musical score by Leonard Bernstein and book and lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green, ON THE TOWN tells the hilarious story of three American sailors on a whirlwind 24-hour leave in New York City. Eleven time Jeff Award winner David H. Bell directs, with choreography by Alex Sanchez and Music Direction by Ryan T. Nelson.
Musical theater fans can look forward to another singular sensation in downtown Aurora: A Chorus Line, the Paramount's third production in its inaugural, 2011-2012 Broadway musical series. Winner of nine Tony Awards plus the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, A Chorus Line introduces 17 dancers all competing for a coveted spot on the line. Get ready for intense drama, big dance numbers, emotionally charged vocals, laughter, pathos, and of course, that fantastic, familiar music by famed composer Marvin Hamlisch. View photos below!
Live camels, sheep, and a donkey are a poor substitute for live musicians, but The Rockettes would still be impressive dancing to the sounds of silence.