Underscore Transfers HAYMARKET to Theater Wit

Underscore Transfers HAYMARKET to Theater Wit

Pictured (center, l to r): Erik Pearson and Bridget Adams-King with (l to r) Sarah Beth Tanner, T.J. Anderson, Mike Mazzocca, Kelan M. Smith, Josiah Robinson, Amanda Giles, Joey Harbert and Melanie Vitaterna. Photo by Michael Brosilow. Following a five-week run at The Den Theatre’s Heath Main Stage, Underscore Theatre...

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Underscore Has Its CARRIE 2 Cast and Creatives 

Underscore Has Its CARRIE 2 Cast and Creatives 

Underscore Theatre Company has announced the cast and production team for its world premiere of CARRIE 2: THE RAGE (An Unauthorized Musical Parody) with book, music and lyrics by Preston M. Allen.

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Strong Cast and Creatives Shine in MY NAME IS ANNIE KING

Strong Cast and Creatives Shine in MY NAME IS ANNIE KING

Pictured: (l-r): Foline Roos, Jeff Mills, Royen Kent, Paige Daigle, Maeghan Looney, Amanda Giles and Demi Zaino. Photo by Evan Hanover. Review: MY NAME IS ANNIE KING at Underscore Theatre Company By Bec Willet Bluegrass-inspired thriller musical MY NAME IS ANNIE KING is the latest offering from new-musical champions Underscore Theatre...

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TONYA AND NANCY Lands a Triple Axel

TONYA AND NANCY Lands a Triple Axel

Lest you are unaware of said historical events, in 1994, Olympic medalist Nancy Kerrigan was hit in the leg by a man hired via the husband of a fellow figure skater Tonya Harding. Soon everyone learned those sparkling costumes reflected a realm requiring “skate moms”, body guards, a ruthless quest for “the gold” and a sex tape. Yes, a sex tape.

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Harding/Kerrigan Ice Skating Scandal Musical Coming to Underscore Theatre

Harding/Kerrigan Ice Skating Scandal Musical Coming to Underscore Theatre

(left to right) Amanda Horvath and Courtney Mack will play the title roles of Tonya Harding and Nancy Kerrigan, respectively, in Underscore Theatre Company’s Chicago premiere of TONYA AND NANCY: THE ROCK OPERA. Underscore Theatre Company, in association with Harborside Films, will present the Chicago premiere of TONYA AND NANCY: THE ROCK OPERA, a dark musical comedy based...

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Full Line-Up Announced for CHICAGO MUSICAL THEATRE FESTIVAL

Full Line-Up Announced for CHICAGO MUSICAL THEATRE FESTIVAL

Michael Warrell and Lisa Kuhnen in CPA Productions’ DAPHNE’S SUNSET. Photo by Jenny Anderson. Underscore Theatre Company has announced the full line-up for its third annual CHICAGO MUSICAL THEATRE FESTIVAL, featuring 14 new musical productions. Created to showcase and support Chicago’s burgeoning field of musical theatre creators, this year’s festival will be held August 9 – 28,...

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