The Wild Party

Music, Book, and Lyrics by
Andrew Lippa

CHICAGO PREMIERE!

presented at Stage Left Theatre
July 14 — August 13, 2005

Directed by Stephen M. Genovese
Choreographed by Brenda Didier
Music Directed by A. Scott Williams
Produced by Thomas J. Samorian

Cast:
Anthony Apodaca, Kevin Bishop, Dan Ferretti, Anthony Fett, Jess Godwin, Jonathan Landvick, Marchello Lee, Cassandra Liveris, Vanessa Panerosa, Ty Perry, Jennifer Jordan Rhoads, Karen Marie Richardson, and Blair Robertson

Adapted from a book-length poem written in and about the Roaring Twenties, this Chicago premiere production of The Wild Party by Andrew Lippa tells the story of one wild evening in the Manhattan apartment shared by Queenie and Burrs, a vaudeville dancer and a vaudeville clown.

An award-winning score by Andrew Lippa provides excitement and drive for this tale of passions out of control. Capturing the sound of a bygone era with a nod to the present one, he makes us realize that moral decadence is not only limited to our past.

Rave reviews for The Wild Party:

"No smoke and mirrors here; just pure talent"
- Hedy Weiss, Chicago Sun-Times (Highly Recommended)

"A sexy, sweaty, gloriously disorienting voyage"
- Kerry Reid, Chicago Tribune (Highly Recommended)

"A jazzy evening that makes the summer heat worthwhile"
- Kay Daly, Time Out Chicago (Top Ten of 2005)

"This is one party that shouldn't be missed"
- JenniferVanasco, Chicago Reader (Critic's Choice)

"The Wild Party is Off-Loop Theatre at its best"
- Jonathan Abarbanel, Windy City Times (One of Best of 2005)

"Amazingly accomplished"
- John Olson, TalkinBroadway.com

"Sings and dances with verve and manic energy"
- Tom Williams, ChicagoCritic.com (Recommended)