Evil Dead The Musical coming to Broadway in Chicago!!
Black Button Eyes Productions concludes its 2018-19 season with the Chicago storefront premiere of EVIL DEAD THE MUSICAL, a parody of Sam Raimi’s classic Evil Dead horror films, with book and lyrics by George Reinblatt and music by Christopher Bond, Frank Cipolla, Melissa Morris and George Reinblatt. Directed by Producing Artistic Director Ed Rutherford with music direction by Oliver Townsend and choreography by Derek Van Barham. The last days you can see this are between January 11 – February 16, 2019 at Pride Arts Center (The Broadway), 4139 N. Broadway in Chicago. Tickets are currently available at www.blackbuttoneyes.com or evildeadchicago.brownpapertickets.com. Starring: Kirby Gibson, Jordan Dell Harris, Caitlin Jackson, Josh Kemper, David Lipschutz, Stevie Love, Robert Quintanilla and Shane Roberie.
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When a group of fresh-faced college kids go to a cabin in the woods for spring break, it’s only a matter of time before spells are spoken and demonic possession begins. Take in the horror and hilarity in the gritty storefront setting where this show belongs!
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The production team for EVIL DEAD THE MUSICAL includes: Jeremiah Barr (scenic, props and puppets design, technical director), Rachel Sypniewski (costume design), Liz Cooper (lighting design), Robert Hornbostel (sound design), Jon Beal (fight choreographer, gore consultant) David Lipschutz (assistant director), Christopher Young (assistant choreographer), Melanie Thompson (assistant props design) Lexi Berkowitz (stage manager) and Beth Weinstock (assistant stage manager).
PRODUCTION DETAILS:
Title: EVIL DEAD THE MUSICAL
Book and Lyrics: George Reinblatt
Music: Christopher Bond, Frank Cipolla, Melissa Morris and George Reinblatt
Director: Producing Artistic Director Ed Rutherford
Choreographer: Derek Van Barham
Cast (in alphabetical order): Kirby Gibson (Linda), Jordan Dell Harris (Ash), Caitlin Jackson (Cheryl), Josh Kemper (Scott), David Lipschutz (Fake Shemp), Stevie Love (Shelly, Annie), Robert Quintanilla (Ed, Moose) and Shane Roberie (Jake).
Understudy: Maiko Terazawa
Location: Pride Arts Center (The Broadway), 4139 N. Broadway, Chicago
Dates: Previews: Friday, January 11 at 7:30 pm, Saturday, January 12 at 7:30 pm, Sunday, January 13 at 2 pm and Thursday, January 17 at 7:30 pm
Press performance: Friday, January 18 at 7:30 pm
Regular run: Saturday, January 19 – Saturday, February 16, 2019
Curtain Times: Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 pm; Sundays at 2 pm. Please note: there will be an added performance on Tuesday, January 29 at 7:30 pm.
Tickets: $30.
The Splatter Zone: Seating is general admission, however select seats in the first three rows are sold separately as “splatter zone,” where audience member should be prepared to be splashed with fake blood (non-allergenic, completely washable). Disposable ponchos will be provided at the box office (or bring your own).
