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We 3 Lizas Returns this Holiday Season
About Face Theatre’s sparkly, queer holiday hit musical WE THREE LIZAS is back and better than ever – with a new book and expanded score!
WE THREE LIZAS will feature many of the original cast members including Scott Duff*, John Francisco*, Sharriese Hamilton, Danielle Plisz (Jeff Award-nominated), Dana Tretta and Andrew Swan in addition to newcomers Mark David Kaplan, James Nedrud and Bethany Thomas. Musicians include Aaron Benham (piano/conductor), Jed Feder (drums) and Debra Johnson (bass). *Denotes AFT Artistic Associates.
Box
maker Conrad Ticklebottom’s life has hit a block. Once, Conrad and his
purple box ignited an entire movement in art and design, but now he
finds himself alone, forgotten and teetering on ruin. The holidays bring
three magical figures to his door – a trio of Liza Minnellis to escort
him on a fabulous journey through what-was, what-could-be and
what-the-f*?!, redeeming his lost promise and re-inventing a brand-new
Conrad Ticklebottom. It’s a quirky holiday musical tale of hope,
transformation… and the power of Liza!
“Liza’s
back and she’s better than ever! After having played to sold-out
audiences in 2012 at the Steppenwolf Garage and in concert at Joe’s Pub
in New York this summer, I’m thrilled to bring back this hilarious and
moving holiday musical,” comments About Face Artistic Director Andrew
Volkoff. “In this year of development at About Face, we are proud to
support the continued growth of this project and the artists who’ve
created it. Artistic Associate Scott Bradley and composer Alan
Schmuckler have developed a sensational new book and score and we’re
delighted to share it with Chicago audiences. If you missed it last
year, get your tickets now: it’s bound to sell out again this year! And
if you saw it last year, you’ve got to see this fantastic new version
and make We Three Lizas your new holiday tradition!” adds Volkoff.
The production team for WE THREE LIZAS includes: Jerre Dye (set design), Mieka van der Ploeg and Robert S. Kuhn (costume design), Mac Vaughey (lighting design), Josh Horvath (sound design), Eleanor Kahn (properties design), Davis McCarty (projections design) and Helen Lattyak (stage manager).
WE THREE LIZAS
Book and Lyrics: AFT Artistic Associate Scott Bradley
Music and Additional Lyrics: Alan Schmuckler
Director: AFT Artistic Associate Scott Ferguson
Musical Director: Aaron Benham
Choreography: AFT Artistic Associate Patrick Andrews
Featuring: Featuring AFT Artistic Associates Scott Duff and John Francisco with Sharriese Hamilton, Mark David Kaplan, James Nedrud, Danielle Plisz, Bethany Thomas, Dana Tretta and Andrew Swan.
Musicians: Aaron Benham (piano/conductor), Jed Feder (drums) and Debra Johnson (bass).
Dates: Previews: Wednesday, November 27 at 7:30 pm, Friday, November 29 at 7:30 pm, Saturday, November 30 at 7:30 pm, and Sunday, December 1 at 3 pm
Regular run: Friday, December 6th, 2013 – Sunday, January 5, 2014
Curtain Times: Thursdays and Fridays at 7:30 pm; Saturdays at 3 pm & 7:30 pm; Sundays at 3 pm
Tickets: Previews: $20 adults/$10 students. Regular run: $45 adults/$20 students. Group discounts available. Tickets are available online at www.aboutfacetheatre.com
