Royal George Cabaret Theater Presents DEPARTURE LOUNGE, Opens 11/7

Four Boys, One Girl... the End of One Wild Summer Vacation!

Four teenaged Brits, stuck in an airport after their final vacation before college, realize they are not just going home, but are embarking on a journey into adulthood.

The US Premiere of the Hot UK Musical

DEPARTURE LOUNGE, a musical by Dougal Irvine

Directed & Choreographed by Artistic Advisor Tom Mullen

Music Direction by Executive Director Kevin Mayes

Produced by Bailiwick Chicago in association with Andy Barnes, Joseph Smith & Hilary A. Williams

DEPARTURE LOUNGE follows four less-than-innocent 18-year olds Brits caught between adolescence and adulthood who are delayed at Malaga Airport after a week in the sun to celebrate their graduation from school. As they reminisce about their time together, it soon becomes clear that their individual memories of the holiday are at odds, particularly when it comes to romance and the girl on all their minds. Is she as innocent as we're led to think, and will the boys' friendships hold firm as they all face a coming of age? This coming-of-age high-energy show with a progressive pop score, close four-part harmonies, and a wicked sense of humor was a hit at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and The Public Theatre's SPF Festival Festival.

PERFORMANCES

Playing at Royal George Cabaret Theatre , 1641 N. Halsted St, Chicago, IL

Previews: Oct. 28 - 31 and Nov. 4 - 6
Opening Night: Sunday, November 7 at 7:00 p.m.
Regular Run: Nov. 11 - Dec. 12, 2010

Curtain Times: Thursdays @ 8:00 pm, Fridays @ 8:00 pm, Saturdays @ 3:00 pm AND 8:00 pm, Sundays @ 7:00 pm

TICKETS

Previews: $25 - $30
Regular Run : $35 - $45

Choose Premium Seating to guarantee your seat in the first three rows of the theater.

There are several options for purchasing with various surcharges (per Royal George & Ticketmaster policies):

Buy through Ticketmaster at www.ticketmaster.com or by phone at 800-982-2787 for a $8.60 service fee per ticket.
Buy through the Royal George Box Office by phone at 312-988-9000 for a $5.85 service fee per ticket.
Buy in person at the Royal George Box Office at 1641 N. Halsted for a $1 service fee per ticket.
CAST & CREW

Featuring Devin Archer, Dan Beno, Jay W. Cullen, Erik Kaiko, and Andrea Larson. The Flight Crew includes Rus Rainear, Abby Sammons, and Brittany Townsley. Jeremy Cohn, Mario Mazzetti and Brittany Townsley are understudies.

The creative team includes Lighting Design by Jared Moore, Set Design by John Rotonda, Costume Design by William Morey, Sound Design by Joe Fosco, and Prop Design by Nathalie Ayala. Kim Dooley is Associate Choreographer, Brian LaDuca is Associate Producer, Jessica Cook is Stage Manager, Lindsay Bartlett is Dialect Coach, Mike Dunbar is Production Manager, and Casting by Lili-Anne Brown and Kate Garassino. The band features Courtney Crouse (rhythm guitar) and Jim DeSelm (lead guitar).

For more info, visit our website at www.bailiwickchicago.com.