I CAN'T BELIEVE THIS....THAT MUSICAL SHOULD JUST DIE. AND NEVER BE HEARD OF AGAIN.
From the press release:
Jedlicka Performing Arts Center announces the regional premiere of In My
Life, a musical comedy with a twist. Make that a lemon twist. Because this funny,
funky, romantic comedy includes a number of surprises, including giant
lemons, match-making angels, a hero with Tourette syndrome, and God (in a
backwards baseball cap, no less).
It’s not your average musical. But then again, JPAC is not your average
theater.
With In My Life, JPAC has performed another theatrical coup. Though special
arrangement with Oscar-winning composer Joe Brooks, it’s the first theatre to
perform Brook’s work since its Broadway premiere in 2005.
Set in Greenwich Village, In My Life tells the story of a musician with
personal troubles, including Tourette’s. One day he meets a journalist with a
plight of her own (she has obsessive compulsive disorder).
They sing a little,
dance a little, and with some help from above, begin an unlikely romance that
proves life’s greatest affliction is in fact true love.
Joe Brooks is only composer in history to win the Oscar, Golden Globe, and
Grammy award in one year. Among other achievements, he created the scores for
the Oscar-winning films “The Garden of the Finzi-Continis” and “Marjoe.”
“This is truly one of the most original, exhilarating productions I’ve
directed,” says Director Dante J. Orfei. “Behind the fantasy and humor lies an
important message: we should celebrate each moment because, as a song says,
life does ‘turn on a dime’.”
Adds producer Joseph Messina, “I’m thrilled to have Mr. Brooks return to
the JPAC. It continues our commitment to bring the freshest, most exciting
works to our audiences.”
Leading the cast as the unlikely lovers are JPAC favorites David Kav as J.T.
and Amy Steele as Jenny. Also featured are Amy Brophy, Madeline Floodstrand,
Bobby Johnson, Wayde Mathews, Barbara L.W. Myers and Anthony Patryn.
Rounding out the ensemble are Dominic Boyte, Harrison Lubel, Lou Maningas, Scott
Sawa, Beniqua Sipla, Kristin Trute, and Afra Williams.
Assisting in this elaborate production are Scenic Designer Michael Nedza,
Musical Director Mark Breta, Choreographer Jennifer Cupani, and Costume Director
Patty Halajian.
The Jedlicka Performing Arts Center is known for its large-scale productions
and highly affordable tickets, which make vibrant theater accessible to all.
JPAC has been hailed as “one of the most aggressive producing theatres
anywhere in the Chicago suburbs” by the Chicago Tribune.
WHERE: Jedlicka Performing Arts Center, 3801 S. Central Ave., Cicero (10
minutes from downtown Chicago, one block north of I-55)
WHEN: October 26 – November 10, 2007
TIMES: Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm
One Sunday matinee: November 4, 3:00pm
Tickets: $15
For tickets or information, call 708-656-1800 or visit www.jpactheatre.com.