Shanna VanDerwerker News

BWW Review: SPAMALOT at Mercury Theater Chicago

by M. William Panek — September 26, 2019

A perfect night of theatre it ain't, but for Meghan Murphy's powerhouse diva and a communal bout of well-earned chuckles, SPAMALOT will leave you choosing wisely.

Photo Flash: Porchlight Kicks Off Season With CHICAGO SINGS

by Julie Musbach — August 20, 2019

Porchlight Music Theatre's 25th anniversary season began with the 14th Annual Chicago Sings concert: Chicago Sings 25 Years of Porchlight, Monday, Aug.

Mercury Theater Chicago Announces Cast of Monty Python's SPAMALOT

by Julie Musbach — August 15, 2019

Walter Stearns, Executive Director of Mercury Theater Chicago, announced today the cast and creative team of the upcoming MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT, running on the main stage from August 30 through November 3.

Porchlight Announces Cast And Crew For SUNSET BOULEVARD Starring Hollis Resnik

by Julie Musbach — July 12, 2019

Porchlight Music Theatre's 25th Anniversary Mainstage season launches with Sunset Boulevard, October 11 - November 24

Mercury Theater Chicago Announces Outrageous Musical Comedy SPAMALOT

by A.A. Cristi — May 16, 2019

Walter Stearns, Executive Director of Mercury Theater Chicago, announced today that a production of the Tony-Award Winning Best Musical, SPAMALOT.

Photo Flash: Porchlight Music Theatre Breaks Records For Attendance And Fundraising At Its Annual Icons Gala

by A.A. Cristi — April 11, 2019

As Porchlight Music Theatre is set to launch its 25th Anniversary Season as Chicago's center for music theatre, it celebrated 24 years and announced its 25th Anniversary co-chairs at the 2019 ICONS Gala Sunday, March 31 at the Ritz-Carlton Chicago, 160 E.

Photo Flash: Porchlight Announces Rachel Rockwell Memorial Fund at Gibson's

by Julie Musbach — March 22, 2019

Porchlight Music Theatre and its Board Member and Artistic Associate Brenda Didier hosted a luncheon at Gibson's Bar and Steakhouse, 1028 N.

Porchlight Music Theatre Announces 25th Anniversary Season

by A.A. Cristi — March 13, 2019

Porchlight Music Theatre is proud to announce its 25th Anniversary season that includes the 2019 - 2020 Mainstage, Porchlight Revisits and New Faces Sing Broadway productions.

Photo Flash: Porchlight Music Theatre's CAN-CAN Celebrates Opening Night

by Julie Musbach — March 7, 2019

Porchlight Music Theatre continues its "lost" musicals in staged concert series with Porchlight Revisits Can-Can, music and lyrics by Cole Porter and book by Abe Burrows with direction by Adrian Abel Azevedo, musical direction by Linda Madonia and choreography by Shanna VanDerwerker.

Photo Flash: First Look at Porchlight Music Theatre's PORCHLIGHT REVISITS CAN-CAN

by Stephi Wild — March 7, 2019

Porchlight Music Theatre continues its "lost" musicals in staged concert series with Porchlight Revisits Can-Can, music and lyrics by Cole Porter and book by Abe Burrows with direction by Adrian Abel Azevedo, musical direction by Linda Madonia and choreography by Shanna VanDerwerker.

Porchlight Announces Cast And Crew Of Porchlight Revisits CAN CAN

by A.A. Cristi — January 11, 2019

Porchlight Music Theatre continues its "lost" musicals in staged concert series with Porchlight Revisits Can-Can, music and lyrics by Cole Porter and book by Abe Burrows with direction by Adrian Abel Azevedo, musical direction by Linda Madonia and choreography by Shanna VanDerwerker.

Review Roundup: Drury Lane Theatre Presents BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

by Alan Henry — November 29, 2018

Drury Lane Theatre's Disney's Beauty and the Beast, with music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, book by Linda Woolverton, direction by Alan Souzaand choreography by Ron De Jesus runs November 9, 2018 - January 27, 2019, at Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane in Oakbrook Ter

Photo Flash: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Opens at Drury Lane Theatre

by A.A. Cristi — November 21, 2018

Drury Lane Theatre presents Disney's Beauty and the Beast, with music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, book by Linda Woolverton, direction by Alan Souza and choreography by Ron De Jesus.

Photo Flash: Drury Lane Theatre Presents BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

by A.A. Cristi — November 19, 2018

Drury Lane Theatre's Disney's Beauty and the Beast, with music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, book by Linda Woolverton, direction by Alan Souzaand choreography by Ron De Jesus runs November 9, 2018 - January 27, 2019, at Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane in Oakbrook Ter

VIDEO: Watch Clips From Drury Lane's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

by Stephi Wild — November 17, 2018

Drury Lane Theatre announces the cast for Disney's Beauty and the Beast, with music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, book by Linda Woolverton, direction by Alan Souza and choreography by Ron De Jesus.

VIDEO: Inside Rehearsal For Drury Lane's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

by Stephi Wild — November 17, 2018

Drury Lane Theatre announces the cast for Disney's Beauty and the Beast, with music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, book by Linda Woolverton, direction by Alan Souza and choreography by Ron De Jesus.

VIDEO: Get a Behind the Scenes Look at the Choreography of Drury Lane's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

by Stephi Wild — November 17, 2018

Drury Lane Theatre presents Disney's Beauty and the Beast, with music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, book by Linda Woolverton, direction by Alan Souza and choreography by Ron De Jesus.

VIDEO: Get Up Close With The Costumes Of Drury Lane's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

by Alan Henry — November 15, 2018

Drury Lane Theatre announces the cast for Disney's Beauty and the Beast, with music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, book by Linda Woolverton, direction by Alan Souza and choreography by Ron De Jesus.

Photo Flash: Go Inside Rehearsals Of Drury Lane's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

by Alan Henry — November 6, 2018

Drury Lane Theatre's Disney's Beauty and the Beast, with music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, book by Linda Woolverton, direction by Alan Souza and choreography by Ron De Jesus runs November 9, 2018 - January 27, 2019, at Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane in Oakbrook Terrace.

Drury Lane Announces BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Casting

by Julie Musbach — October 3, 2018

Drury Lane Theatre announces the cast for Disney's Beauty and the Beast, with music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, book by Linda Woolverton, direction by Alan Souza and choreography by Ron De Jesus.