LADIES AT THE HOOVER-LEPPEN THEATRE
                  FOR MAJOR 4-NIGHT ENGAGEMENT JUNE 2 – 5!

Kristopher McDowell Productions is producing a June series at The Hoover-Leppen Theatre/Center on Halsted in Chicago. The supremely talented ladies featured in this series continue to garner praise from discerning critics. Each  artist presents one solo concert engagement each night at the Hoover Leppen Theatre at the Center on Halsted, 3656 Halsted Street.

Featuring …

SHARON McNIGHT returns to Chicago after having performed at Chicago Pride in 2007 and at the Chicago Gay Games the same year.  Brassy, sassy and full of life McNight will perform her hit show SONGS TO OFFEND ALMOST EVERYONE which recently played in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Palm Springs, California. SF Chronicle said, “McNight gets saucy in (her) new show – Songs To Offend delights (the) crowd!”  In this hysterical show, Sharon performs songs that will have the audience rolling in the aisles.  Sharon was nominated for a Tony Award for her starring role in STARMITES and has appeared on SEINFELD.


 

 SPIDER SALOFF is a celebrated Award-Winning jazz vocalist and Chicago-based artist who will debut her all-new one woman show ENTERTAINING GUESTS.  Spider has been called “one of the finest jazz vocalists in this or any other city” by the Chicago Tribune.  This Sneak Preview will feature mostly original material written by SPIDER SALOFF.  She has seven solo albums including her most recent CD Cole Porter Live at Maxim’s which recently enjoyed performances at Maxim’s in Chicago and at The Metropolitan Room in New York City.

 MELISSA YOUNG is a name that is catching on.  Another Chicago-based actress, vocalist and comedienne has performed LUCKY STAR: A MADONNA TRIBUTE to sold-out crowds at Davenport’s Show Room in Wicker Park and has wowed audiences at the Drury Lane Theatre and other well-known Chicago venues. 
“Young’s show is open, inviting and an awful lot of fun!”
says Chicago Reader.

Broadway Star and Brazilian Jazz Artist
LUBA MASON performs KRAZY LOVE on Friday, June 5 at 7:30 PM

“A voice as big and rich as a star-filled sky.” Jazz Times

Jazz vocalist, Broadway Star and wife of Latin superstar Ruben Blades, Luba Mason explores the arc of modern day relationships and infuses them with the music of Brazil in her newly released CD KRAZY LOVE on Sunnyside Records. Classically trained in voice and piano, Luba’s writing talents are premiered in 8 original songs alongside some Brazilian classics. A Broadway veteran of 8 shows including starring roles in CHICAGO opposite Brooke Shield’s, HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS… opposite Matthew Broderick and JEKYLL & HYDE as well as TV guest star appearances in LAW & ORDER, NYPD BLUE and RAINES. Luba has recently performed at both the 2009 PANAMA and COSTA RICAN JAZZ FESTIVALS and is happy to include Chicago on her current national tour of KRAZY LOVE.


 
PURCHASE TICKETS FOR  LADIES AT THE HOOVER-LEPPEN   or call etix at 1-800-514-3849.

 
LADIES AT THE HOOVER-LEPPEN THEATRE performs 4 times with a different show each night: Tuesday through Friday June 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th.  All shows are at 7:30 PM.  Tickets are $30 per person per event. All tickets on sale NOW!
 
 
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