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Presented at Rivendell Theatre
5779 N Ridge Ave Chicago, IL 60660 |
Preview
Friday, July 22, 2016 @7:30pm Press Weekend Saturday, July 23rd @7:30pm Sunday, July 24th @2pm Monday, July 25th @7:30pm |
Regular Run
July 29th - August 21st Thursday - Saturdays @ 7:30pm Sundays @2pm |
From the team that brought you [title of show], Now. Here. This. is a new musical tackling life's big questions with humor and humanity. In its Chicago premiere, the show follows the evolution and adventures of four friends in a natural history museum as they journey through time - from the present day museum, to their formative pasts, and back again. Inspired by various exhibits (bees, early man, turtles, & outer space), the foursome share stories about friendship, hoarding, roller coasters, dying, middle school, and Archer the security guard in an attempt to step into that elusive present moment…into the Now. Here. This.
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M. William Panek* (Director)
T.J. Anderson* (Musical Director) Justin Harner* (Asst. Musical Director) Laura Wiley (Projection Designer) Eric Vigo (Lighting Designer) Sara Heymann* (Set/Prop Designer) Margaret Baughman (Stage Manager) Damian Wille* (Production Manager) Charlie Sheets* (Graphic Designer) Jenna Schoppe* (Choreographer) Scott Wietrzykowski (Sound Designer) Emily Bradt (Box Office Manager) Johnny Kyle Cook (Costume Coordinator) |
Nick Shoda* (Man1)
Neala Barron (Woman 1) Matt Frye (Man 2) Anna Schutz* (Woman 2) Chad Michael Innis (Male Understudy) Kristi Szczepanek (Female Understudy) |
Justin Harner* (Conductor/Keyboard)
Conor Foley (Guitar) Matt Ulm (Bass) Jon Levitt (Drums) |
*Denotes BPBCo. Members
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Photos & Videos by Zach Dries
Check out our rave reviews!
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Buzz-eriously!"This is the perfect show to see for anyone who enjoys a humorous, yet deceptively philosophical musical which wrestles with some of life's biggest existential questions in a compelling and accessible way." - Nicholas Reinhart
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"Exuberant""The show is brimming with a sense of being alive, and the cast/crew/orchestra work in a precise ballet to bring that “being” and make it a fruitful celebration." - Patrick McDonald
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"A Superb New Musical""Now. Here. This. challenges its audience to the simplest and most neglected of tasks: existing in the moment. Packed with fantastic songs, smart acting choices, and straightforward truth-telling, Now. Here. This. is a masterpiece in every way a piece of theatre can be." - Jessie Bond
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"stunning""Genuinely exquisite ensemble and solo singing among the four-member cast throughout the entire, uninterrupted 95 minutes" - Barry Reszel
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"universally relatable""Overall, it's kind of like an adult Schoolhouse Rock, about emotions. - Erik Karas
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"charming and tuneful""Songs are skillfully and movingly delivered by the strong-voiced quartet of Neala Barron, Matt Frye, Anna Schutz and Nick Shoda." - John Olson
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NOW. HERE. THIS. is presented through special arrangement with R & H Theatricals
