On the Twentieth Century is a lively musical comedy set in the 1930s, featuring a glamorous journey aboard a luxury train where egos clash, romance blossoms, and theatrical shenanigans unfold, delivering a delightful blend of humor and heart.
Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, SHREK:THE MUSICAL brings your favorite animated characters to life, from Fiona, to Donkey, to the Gingerbread Cookie’s ongoing fights with The Muffin Man! Winning Tony Awards for Best Musical, Best Book, and Best Original Score, there’s more to this story than meets the ears.
Sweeney Todd has become a bloody, worldwide success since being awarded eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical for its Broadway premiere. An infamous tale, Sweeney Todd, an unjustly exiled barber, returns to nineteenth century London, seeking vengeance against the lecherous judge who framed him and ravaged his young wife. The road to revenge leads Todd to Mrs. Lovett, a resourceful proprietress of a failing pie shop. Mrs. Lovett’s luck sharply shifts when Todd’s thirst for blood inspires the integration of an ingredient into her meat pies that has the people of London hungry for more. Stephen Sondheim’s and Hugh Wheeler’s tasty, thrilling, theatrical treat has simultaneously shocked, awed and delighted audiences around the world.
Catch a one-weekend-only, in concert presentation of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street at Theatre at the Center in November!
Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, intelligent young man from a respectable family– a man her parents have never met. And if that wasn’t upsetting enough, Wednesday confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. So now, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never done: keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. Then, on a fateful night, everything changes for the whole family when they host a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parents.
Christopher is playing Mal Beineke in The Addams Family this fall at the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre. Tickets available now!
The beloved classic musical Merrily We Roll Along moves backwards in time to tell the story of three friends as they face critical choices that change the trajectory of their lives.
Christopher will be playing Franklin Shepard in Blank Theatre Company’s production of this moving story, featuring one of Stephen Sondheim's greatest scores!
See Chris as Judge Turpin in Kokandy Productions’ Sweeney Todd!
He goes on as Sweeney on Sunday, October 23rd.
Sweeney Todd has become a bloody, worldwide success since being awarded eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical for its Broadway premiere. An infamous tale, Sweeney Todd, an unjustly exiled barber, returns to nineteenth century London, seeking vengeance against the lecherous judge who framed him and ravaged his young wife. The road to revenge leads Todd to Mrs. Lovett, a resourceful proprietress of a failing pie shop. Mrs. Lovett’s luck sharply shifts when Todd’s thirst for blood inspires the integration of an ingredient into her meat pies that has the people of London hungry for more. Stephen Sondheim’s and Hugh Wheeler’s tasty, thrilling, theatrical treat has simultaneously shocked, awed and delighted audiences around the world.
Says Producing Artistic Director Derek Van Barham, “For our 10th anniversary season, it felt important to celebrate with a master of the musical form—and it doesn’t get much better than Sondheim. It will be fun to take on another visceral tale of revenge, but this time with a twist on class. Whereas Cruel Intentions allows the elite to wreak havoc, no one is safe in Sweeney Todd, where those above will serve those down below. Another show of the flesh, this will be a dark delight for the Halloween season, a Sweeney you can smell and taste and feel.”
Your favorite fairy tales hit the stage for an epic mashup about wishes, family and the choices we make.
James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone’s favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless, yet relevant, musical...and a rare modern classic. The Tony Award-winning book and score are both enchanting and touching.
A fabulously fun, award-winning musical based on the adored movie, Legally Blonde follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes, sexism, and scandal. When the ultimate Delta Nu sorority girl is dumped by her Harvard bound boyfriend in pursuit of someone more “serious” Elle sets out to prove herself. With a little ingenuity and charm she follows suit enrolling in the prestigious law school herself. The former fashion major is soon in over her head as this new challenge is more difficult than she had ever imagined. With help from a few new friends, the misguided attempt to get her boyfriend back leads to a much different journey, proving that self-discovery never goes out of style. Bursting with memorable songs, dynamic dances, and hilarity – this musical is so much fun, it should be illegal.
Preview Performances: October 7 – 10, 2021
Regular Run Performances: October 14 – November 20, 2021
Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, Book by Arthur Laurents.
This Tony Award nominated musical tells the story of the Mayoress of a small town, who tries to fake a “miracle” to boost her popularity as well as the bring tourist money to the town. But her plan is endangered by a skeptical nurse who sets 40 inmates free from the local asylum. All will be lost if they can’t identify the inmates, but determining who is crazy and who is sane turns out to be more complicated that it appears. Starring Andrew Buel, Lindsey Jane Bullen, Jonah Cochin, Katherine Dalin, Heidi Hansfield, Jeri Hart, Ben Isabel, Christopher Johnson, Riley Lynn, Aaron Mann, Wendy Parman, Mary Rose, Dustin Rothbart, Sarah Sapperstein, Dennis Schnell, Evan B. Smith, Amanda Vinson and Brian Warner..
Directed by Jason Fleece. Music Direction by Aaron Kaplan. Choreography by Marianne Brown.
September 10 - October 3
Friday & Saturday @ 7:30pm | Sunday @ 2pm
"Try To Remember" a time when this romantic charmer wasn't enchanting audiences around the world. The Fantasticks is the longest-running musical in the world and with good reason: at the heart of its breathtaking poetry and subtle theatrical sophistication is a purity and simplicity that transcends cultural barriers. The Fantasticks is a funny and romantic musical about a boy, a girl, and their two fathers who try to keep them apart. The narrator, El Gallo, asks the audience to use their imagination and follow him into a world of moonlight and magic. The boy and the girl fall in love, grow apart and finally find their way back to each other after realizing the truth in El Gallo's words that, "without a hurt, the heart is hollow."
Christopher will be portraying the role of El Gallo for the final two performances of Citadel Theatre’s production of The Fantasticks.
"Try To Remember" a time when this romantic charmer wasn't enchanting audiences around the world. The Fantasticks is the longest-running musical in the world and with good reason: at the heart of its breathtaking poetry and subtle theatrical sophistication is a purity and simplicity that transcends cultural barriers. The Fantasticks is a funny and romantic musical about a boy, a girl, and their two fathers who try to keep them apart. The narrator, El Gallo, asks the audience to use their imagination and follow him into a world of moonlight and magic. The boy and the girl fall in love, grow apart and finally find their way back to each other after realizing the truth in El Gallo's words that, "without a hurt, the heart is hollow."
Christopher will be portraying the role of El Gallo for the final two performances of Citadel Theatre’s production of The Fantasticks.
The CBA's Bar Show is an irreverent musical comedy revue parodying local and national political, sports, and showbiz figures. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. at the Merle Reskin Theatre.
The CBA's Bar Show is an irreverent musical comedy revue parodying local and national political, sports, and showbiz figures. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. at the Merle Reskin Theatre.
The CBA's Bar Show is an irreverent musical comedy revue parodying local and national political, sports, and showbiz figures. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. at the Merle Reskin Theatre.
The Bar Show Cabaret is a more intimate traveling version of the Bar Show. Directed by Marla Lampert and with the musical direction of Brad MacDonald (who will also accompany), a small group of performers will sing a variety of songs from current and past editions of the show as characters ranging from the inescapable Donald J. Trump to the notorious Lori Loughlin and Felicity Huffman. The parodies will mix skilled performances of familiar tunes with new and surprising wordplay touching on current events, politics, and pop culture.
The Bar Show has a built in audience likely to enjoy this fresh, close-up spin on its traditional show, while broader audiences for cabaret and live music of all kinds should feel welcomed and entertained.
$15 Cover charge plus a 2 Drink minimum
Ages 21+
Seize the Stage is a musical revue benefiting the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago’s Camp Blackhawk. Camp Blackhawk allows kids with epilepsy to experience overnight camp in a safe environment, surrounded by others who know what having epilepsy means--all at no cost to parents. Over the past few years, Seize the Stage has raised approximately $20,000 to give kids an experience they will never forget.
It's the summer of 1776, and the nation is ready to declare independence... if only our founding fathers can agree to do it! 1776 follows John Adams of Massachusetts, Benjamin Franklin of Pennsylvania and Thomas Jefferson of Virginia as they attempt to convince the members of the Second Continental Congress to vote for independence from the shackles of the British monarchy by signing the Declaration of Independence.
Christopher will be portraying the role of Thomas Jefferson for the final weekend of MadKap’s production of 1776.
It's the summer of 1776, and the nation is ready to declare independence... if only our founding fathers can agree to do it! 1776 follows John Adams of Massachusetts, Benjamin Franklin of Pennsylvania and Thomas Jefferson of Virginia as they attempt to convince the members of the Second Continental Congress to vote for independence from the shackles of the British monarchy by signing the Declaration of Independence.
Christopher will be portraying the role of Thomas Jefferson for the final weekend of MadKap’s production of 1776.
It's the summer of 1776, and the nation is ready to declare independence... if only our founding fathers can agree to do it! 1776 follows John Adams of Massachusetts, Benjamin Franklin of Pennsylvania and Thomas Jefferson of Virginia as they attempt to convince the members of the Second Continental Congress to vote for independence from the shackles of the British monarchy by signing the Declaration of Independence.
Christopher will be portraying the role of Thomas Jefferson for the final weekend of MadKap’s production of 1776.
Join us for an evening of fun, frivolity, and heartfelt songs from your favorite musicals. In Broadway Backwards, the men sing the women’s songs and visa versa. From the men singing Big Spender from Sweet Charity to a woman singing Luck Be A Lady from Guys & Dolls, a truly entertaining time will be had by all!
Broadway Backwards is a Fundraiser for Theatre Nebula and Broadway Cares/Equity fights AIDS. There will be a silent auction, refreshments, and, of course, additional donations will be graciously accepted.
