Cast Announced for LONDON ROAD US Premiere at Shattered Globe Theatre
Shattered Globe Theatre will conclude its 2022-23 season with the U.S. premiere of London Road, an experimental and innovative new musical featuring book and lyrics by Alecky Blythe, music and lyrics by Adam Cork, direction and choreography by Elizabeth Margolius and music direction by Andra Velis Simon. London Road will play April 21 - June 3, 2023 at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood. Tickets go on sale Monday, February 13 at sgtheatre.org/london/, by calling (773) 975-8150 or in person at the Theater Wit Box Office. The press opening is Thursday, April 27 at 7:30 pm.
The cast includes Ensemble Members Christina Gorman*, Rebecca Jordan*, Tina Muñoz Pandya* and Linda Reiter*, Artistic Associates Steve Peebles+ and Leslie Ann Sheppard+ with Rengin Altay, Lan Gross-Robert, Steven Schaeffer, Anne Sheridan Smith and Kendal Wilson.
Determined and tenacious, the residents of Ipswich, UK mobilize to overcome the immense fear and media circus that unfolds following the serial murder of 5 sex workers in their small town. This experimental and innovative new musical is based on a true story, using verbatim dialogue recorded during interviews with the people of Ipswich. Brought to the American stage for the first time ever, London Road is an uplifting story that reveals how a devastating tragedy can spark empathy and engender community resilience.
Comments Producing Artistic Director Sandy Shinner, "As an ensemble theatre company, SGT is thrilled to produce our first large cast show since 2019. In the spirit of abundance, London Road provides us with a wonderful opportunity to compensate and showcase as many artists as possible. This new musical is about a community overcoming monumental obstacles with celebration and growth, a theme that mirrors both the times we live in and SGT's own success as we emerge from early-pandemic closures, producing exciting new theatre while expanding our communities and networks of artists."
The production team includes Jack Magaw (Scenic Designer), Austin Winter (Costume Designer), Levi Wilkins (Lighting Designer), Christopher Kriz+ (Sound Designer), Sammi Grant (Dialect Coach), Richie Vavrina (Production Manager), Daren Leonard (Associate Director) and Tina Jach* (Stage Manager).
COVID safety: Shattered Globe Theatre currently requires all patrons to wear masks during the performance, except when actively drinking beverages. Visit sgtheatre.org for the most up-to-date policy.
*Denotes SGT Ensemble Member +Denotes SGT Artistic Associate
PERFORMANCE DETAILS:
Title: London Road - U.S. Premiere!
Book and Lyrics: Alecky Blythe
Music and Lyrics: Adam Cork
Director and Choreographer: Elizabeth Margolius
Music Director: Andra Velis Simon
Cast (in alphabetical order) Rengin Altay (Dodge/Ensemble), Christina Gorman* (June/Ensemble), Lan Gross-Robert (Helen/Ensemble), Rebecca Jordan* (Rosemary/Ensemble), Tina Muñoz Pandya* (Jan/Ensemble), Steve Peebles+ (Tim/Ensemble), Linda Reiter* (Alfie/Ensemble), Steven Schaeffer (Gordon/Ensemble), Leslie Ann Sheppard+ (Ron/Ensemble), Anne Sheridan Smith (Julie/Ensemble) and Kendal Wilson (Terry/Ensemble).
Location: Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago
Dates: Previews: Saturday, April 22 at 8 pm, Sunday, April 23 at 3 pm and Wednesday, April 26 at 8 pm
Press Performance: Thursday, April 27 at 7:30 pm
Regular Run: Saturday, April 29 - Saturday, June 3, 2023
Curtain Times: Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays at 8 pm; Sundays at 3 pm. Please note: there will not be performances on Friday, April 28 and Friday, May 19.
Touch Tour/Audio Description Performance: Friday, May 5 - 6:45 pm touch tour, 8 pm performance with audio description. $20 tickets available with code "ACCESS20."
Global Perspectives: SGT will present a series of post-show discussions and events following select Sunday matinees.
Tickets: Previews: $25 general admission, $10 students. Regular Run: $45 - $52 general admission. $15 students. $35 - $42 seniors. $25 under 30 years old. Early bird tickets ($40 general admission) are available for performances April 29 - May 7, 2023 (available through April 29). $15 industry tickets on Thursdays and Fridays with code "INDUSTRY." Tickets go on sale Monday, February 13 at sgtheatre.org/london/, by calling (773) 975-8150 or in person at the Theater Wit Box Office. Group discounts are available by contacting groupsales@shatteredglobe.org or by calling (773) 770-0333.
Shattered Globe understands that ticket prices can pose a financial burden and, at times, an obstacle for theatregoers. A number of waived tickets are available on a first-come, first-serve basis for students and community members experiencing access barriers to theatre. If you would like to be added to SGT's Waived Ticket Waitlist, please email lswanson@shatteredglobe.org. Please note: all requests must be completed by 12 pm the Friday before the performance you would like to attend. The e-mail will not be monitored at all on weekends or after 5 pm on weekdays.
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