Side Show

Book and Lyrics by
Bill Russell
Music by Henry Krieger

presented at
Theatre Building Chicago
May 26, 2006 — July 9, 2006

Directed by
Stephen M. Genovese

Choreographed by
Brenda Didier and Andrew Waters

Music Directed by
A. Scott Williams

Produced by
Thomas J. Samorian

Cast:
Anthony Apodaca, Kevin Bishop, Brandon Dahlquist, Kate Froehlich, Kate Garassino, Jonathan Goodman, Aaron Holland, Eric Lindahl, Vanessa Panerosa, Nicole Pellegrino, Andrea Prestinario, Rus Rainear, Erik Schroeder, and Elizabeth Christine Tanner

Nominated for NINE Jeff Citations
including
Outstanding Ensemble
Costume Design: Theresa Ham
Choreography: Brenda Didier and Andrew Waters
Musical Direction: A. Scott Williams

Winner of FIVE Jeff Citations!
Outstanding Production (Musical)
Outstanding Direction (Musical): Stephen M. Genovese
Principle Actress (Musical): Vanessa Panerosa
Principle Actress (Musical): Andrea Prestinario
Supporting Actor(Musical): Eric Lindahl

The show begins in the 1930s at a second-rate sideshow where "Siamese" twins Daisy and Violet Hilton are the main attraction. With the assistance of a handsome talent scout named Terry and his assistant Buddy, the twins leave the sideshow (and their mean handler) and try their luck on the vaudeville circuit.

With their sideshow friend Jake along to help, the ladies set out in search of fame, acceptance, and love. However, the conjoined twins find that their unique physical limitations, as well as some personal biases, present obstacles in their pursuit of attaining their dreams.

Rave reviews for Side Show:

"Stephen M. Genovese's production inarguably is the best non-Equity musical staged here in years."
- Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune (Highly Recommended)

"Bohemian's "Side Show" gets top marks."
- Hedy Weiss, Chicago Sun-Times (Recommended)

"Wow! ...a sensational show that hits all the right chords."
- Tim Sauers, Gay Chicago Magazine (Highly Recommended)

"The sisters ...establish the most intense connection we’re likely to see onstage this year."
- Kris Vire, Time Out (Recommended - ****)

"Intensely intimate staging, which features nearly perfect performances"
- Jack Helbig, Chicago Reader (Recommended)

"Bohemian Theatre's production ...is definitely modern musical caviar."
- Scott C. Morgan, Windy City Times (Highly Recommended)</p>

"An honest, believable picture of another time and place."
- John Olson, TalkinBroadway.com (Recommended)

"This show is a major summer hit! Kudos to Bohemian Theatre Ensemble"
- Tom Williams, ChicagoCritic.com (Highly Recommended)