Mike Mazzocca News

The Trap Door Theatre presents Fantasy Island For Dummies (low cut daydream too near, too near), written by Ruth Margraff and directed by Kate Hendrickson, with original music composed by Nikos Brisco. The production opens Thursday, September 29, 2016 at 8 p.m. and runs through Saturday, November 5, 2016.

The true story of Chicago's infamous Haymarket massacre comes to life in Underscore Theatre Company's world premiere musical HAYMARKET: THE ANARCHIST'S SONGBOOK, with book and lyrics by Alex Higgin-Houser, music by David Kornfeld, directed by Elizabeth Margolius with music direction by Robert Ollis and Tyler Merle Thompson. Commemorating the 130th anniversary of the deadly bombing and riot at Haymarket Square, this stirring new musical will play now through June 12, 2016 at Chicago new performance venue, The Edge Theater at 5451 N. Broadway in Chicago. The press opening is tomorrow, May 17, and BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

?The true story of Chicago's infamous Haymarket massacre comes to life in Underscore Theatre Company's world premiere musical HAYMARKET: THE ANARCHIST'S SONGBOOK, with book and lyrics by Alex Higgin-Houser, music by David Kornfeld, directed by Elizabeth Margolius with music direction by Robert Ollis and Tyler Thompson. Commemorating the 130th anniversary of the deadly bombing and riot at Haymarket Square, this stirring new musical will play May 14 - June 12, 2016 at Chicago new performance venue, the Edge Theatre at 5451 N. Broadway in Chicago.

HAYMARKET: THE ANARCHIST'S SONGBOOK will feature LaKecia Harris, Summer Hofford, David Kaplinsky, Royen Kent, Mike Mazzocca, Victoria Olivier, Khaki Pixley, James Smart and Tyler Thompson.

?The true story of Chicago's infamous Haymarket massacre comes to life in Underscore Theatre Company's world premiere musical HAYMARKET: THE ANARCHIST'S SONGBOOK, with book and lyrics by Alex Higgin-Houser, music by David Kornfeld, directed by Elizabeth Margolius with music direction by Robert Ollis and Tyler Thompson. Commemorating the 130th anniversary of the deadly bombing and riot at Haymarket Square, this stirring new musical will play May 14 - June 12, 2016 at Chicago new performance venue, the Edge Theatre at 5451 N. Broadway in Chicago.

The true story of Chicago's infamous Haymarket massacre comes to life in Underscore Theatre Company's world premiere musical HAYMARKET: THE ANARCHIST'S SONGBOOK, with book and lyrics by Alex Higgin-Houser, music by David Kornfeld, directed by Elizabeth Margolius with music direction by Robert Ollis and Tyler Thompson. Commemorating the 130th anniversary of the deadly bombing and riot at Haymarket Square, this stirring new musical will play May 14 - June 12, 2016 at Chicago new performance venue, the Edge Theatre at 5451 N. Broadway in Chicago. Tickets go on sale Friday, April 1, 2016 at www.underscoretheatre.org or by calling (312) 646-0975. The press opening is Tuesday, May 17 at 7:30 pm.

THE TRAP DOOR THEATRE presents The Duchess of Malfi, Written by: John Webster, Directed by: Christopher Marino.

The Trap Door Theatre presents THE DUCHESS OF MALFI, Thursday, January 14, 2016-Saturday, February 20, 2016.

THE TRAP DOOR THEATRE presents The Duchess of Malfi, Written by: John Webster, Directed by: Christopher Marino.

THE TRAP DOOR THEATRE presents The Duchess of Malfi, Written by: John Webster, Directed by: Christopher Marino.

Underscore Theatre Company has announced the world-premiere production of Borderlands: Three Chords and the Truth, with book and lyrics by L.C. Bernadine and music and additional lyrics by Erik Olsen, directed by Underscore's Artistic Director, Alex Higgin-Houser. Based on the book A Guitar and a Pen: Stories by Country Music's Greatest Songwriters, Borderlands will be Underscore's first production eligible for the non-equity Joseph Jefferson awards. Additionally, Underscore is proud to be among the first residents of Jackalope's newly renovated Frontier Stage. Press is invited to the opening performance and celebration with beverage sponsorship from Revolution Brewing on Wednesday, June 3rd at 8pm.

Trap Door Theatre presents LA BÊTE, written by David Hirson and directed by Kay Martinovich, SDC.

Trap Door Theatre presents LA BÊTE, written by David Hirson and directed by Kay Martinovich, SDC.

Jim and Dave ('s Blood Meets Jupiter), directed by Michael Rashid, is a Musical Outer Space Buddy Comedy of Intergalactic Proportions.

Jim and Dave ('s Blood Meets Jupiter), directed by Michael Rashid, is a Musical Outer Space Buddy Comedy of Intergalactic Proportions.

Cast: Trap Door ensemble members John Gray, Ann Sonneville, Holly Thomas Cerney; with Associate ensemble members Johnny Graff, Eddy Karch, Mike Mazzocca, Leslie Ruettiger, J. Keegan Siebken, Mike Steele

Cast: Trap Door ensemble members John Gray, Ann Sonneville, Holly Thomas Cerney; with Associate ensemble members Johnny Graff, Eddy Karch, Mike Mazzocca, Leslie Ruettiger, J. Keegan Siebken, Mike Steele

Underscore Theatre Company closes its 2013 season with an unprecedented interpretation of Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show. Directed by Underscore newcomer Lauren Lundy and with musical direction by Spencer Meeks, "The Rocky Horror Picture Show Live" runs for four nights in October at the Chopin Theatre at 1543 West Division.