Can Can
previews February 29,
March 1 and 4, 2008
March 5 - April 6,
2008
music and
lyrics by Cole Porter
book by Abe Burrows
directed by Kevin Bellie
The lush lyrics and memorable melodies
of American musical master Cole Porter inspire the story of French
Judge Forestier’s attempts to ban the nation’s most beloved dance.
When romance intervenes in the form of the Can Can’s most ardent
supporter, La Mome Pistache, the Judge finds himself in a precarious
position, torn between his obligations to the politics of the time
and the livelihood of the woman he loves. Featuring beloved
classics such as “I Love Paris” and “It’s All Right With Me”, Can
Can celebrates the musical stylings of the uniquely talented
composer and features the Jeff Citation winning choreography of
Kevin Bellie.
What
the critics said:
"RECOMMENDED"
Chicago
Reader
"When you combine a Cole Porter score
with a funny Abe Burrows book and then
have Bob Knuth design a vivid set and
Kevin Bellie create choreography, you
have the ingredients for a wonderful
musical comedy. Highly Recommended!"
Chicagocritic.com,
Tom Williams
"The show's most pleasurable moments are
the well-executed dance numbers. The
Quadrille turns over the stage to the
high kicks, lifted skirts and, joyous
yelps of Pistache and her Can-Can
beauties."
Pioneer Press, Dan
Pearson
"Can-Can is an attractive, delicious
confection from the golden age of
Broadway musicals."
Wednesday Journal,
Doug Deuchler
"Director/choreographer Bellie's large,
youthful cast twirls, spins, high-kicks
and cartwheels their way across the
stage in a bold, exuberant display."
Daily Herald, Barbara Vitello
This show was Jeff Recommended!
Featuring the talents of
Bradley Baker, Rani Blair-O'Brien, Michael Cook,
Catherine Ferraro*, Robert
Deason, Ashley Ann Dobson, Peter Durkin,
Rivkah Gevinson*, Doug Hagen, Mat
Labotka, Elizabeth Lanza, Kirsten Lendyke,
Jeremy Myers*, Scott Neild,
Rachel Quinn*, Jeremy Rill, Bryce
St. John
*indicates Circle company member
Showtimes:
half-price previews, February 29, March 1, and 4 @ 8:00 pm
opening night: Wednesday, March 5 @ 8:00 pm
Thursdays,
Fridays, and Saturdays @ 8:00 pm
Sundays @ 3:00 pm
Tickets:
$26 for adults
$24 for students and seniors (over 62)
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