2010
Departure Lounge: A New Musical
Directed by Tom Mullen
Musical Direction by Kevin Mayes
DEPARTURE LOUNGE follows four less-than-innocent 18-year olds Brits caught between adolescence and adulthood who are delayed at Malaga Airport after a week in the sun to celebrate their graduation from school. As they reminisce about their time together, it soon becomes clear that their individual memories of the holiday are at odds, particularly when it comes to romance and the girl on all their minds. Is she as innocent as we’re led to think, and will the boys’ friendships hold firm as they all face a coming of age? This coming-of-age high-energy show with a progressive pop score, close four-part harmonies, and a wicked sense of humor was a hit at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and The Public Theatre’s SPF Festival Festival.
2010
Elton John & Tim Rice’s AIDA
Directed by Scott Ferguson
Musical Direction by Robert Ollis and James Morehead
Choreography by Gary Abbott and Kevin Iega Jeff of Deeply Rooted Dance Theater
ELTON JOHN & TIM RICE’S AIDA tells the story of a high-ranking Egyptian soldier, engaged to the Pharaoh’s daughter and next in line for the throne, who falls in love with the Nubian slave Aida. When he discovers that she is the daughter of the King of Nubia, each is forced to choose between love for country and love for each other. With a driving pop-rock score by Elton John, the story challenges audiences to consider the question: “What would you sacrifice for eternal love?”
2010
Fucking Men
Directed by Tom Mullen
Freely adaped from the 19th century play LA RONDE, the play FUCKING MEN observes the lives of ten modern urban gay males from all walks of life as they negotiate the before and after of lust, love, betrayal and the pursuit of sex and emotional connection. A bold analysis of gay lifestyles that will fascinate male and female audiences of every persuasion.
2010
Bloom: A Musical Comedy
Directed by Elizabeth Margolius
Musical Direction by Brett Rowe
Everyone is in the game, but will the bubble burst? An entire nation bets its financial future, not on tech stocks or real estate… but tulips. The year is 1636, the place is Holland, and the shoes are wooden. Together a thrifty hat-maker and reckless painter set out to fulfill their dreams in a world of Rembrandt masterpieces, Puritan elders and bawdy beer halls. On a quest for wealth, power, fame and love, set to a baroque pop score, they discover what it means to catch Tulip Mania.
2010
Show Us Your Love
Directed by Kate Garassino
Musical Direction by Robert Ollis
Choreography by Christopher Pazdernik
SHOW US YOUR LOVE celebrates love and relationships, featuring both comic and dramatic selections from some of Broadway and Off-Broadway’s very best, including HAIR, SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE, PIPPIN, FLOYD COLLINS and BROOKLYN THE MUSICAL. Audience members will have an opportunity to “show us their love” by informally voting for their favorite shows, which will influence Bailiwick Chicago’s show selection process for future seasons.
