Choosing the five shows for the upcoming season is the most exciting task of the year in the production office.
Much deliberation, angst, and enthusiasm contributes to the process.
Usually we review dozens of scripts and scores to find the right combination of shows that compliment each other for a perfect season.
This year we took a new approach and asked a number of directors to pitch ideas to us – either a favorite show of theirs or merely one they have been anxious to work.
After meeting with approximately 25 directors, each with some really terrific ideas, we have arrived at a truly remarkable season. This year we celebrate the director.
- William Osetek, Drury Lane Artistic Director
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2010-2011 Season - The Year of the Director
"RAGTIME, The Musical" March 18, 2010 - May 23, 2010
RAGTIME is not only a powerful portrait of life in turn-of-the-century America, but a relevant tale for today. Based on E.L. Doctorow's distinguished novel, the musical intertwines the stories of three extraordinary families, as they confront history's timeless contradictions of wealth and poverty, freedom and prejudice, hope and despair, and what it means to live in America. Starring Quentin Earl Darrington and Valisia Lekae, direct from NYC's Broadway revival!
FEATURING THE LARGEST CAST EVER TO PERFORM ON DRURY LANE’S STAGE IN THE ORIGINAL COSTUME DESIGN BY SANTO LOQUASTO FROM THE 1998 BROADWAY PRODUCTION.
BOBBY VINTON - Live in Concert 3 Shows Only! May 10, 2010 - May 11, 2010
A multi-talented musician, singer and actor, Bobby Vinton has sold more than 75 million albums during his career.
The "Total Entertainer" pulls out all the stops in this full-stage musical gala.
Vinton is joined by an orchestra to sing all his most beloved hits and many favorites.
It's a dazzling concert event that showcases one of music's most adored artists.
"SUGAR" Based on the movie Some Like It Hot June 3, 2010 - August 1, 2010
Adapted from the hilarious screen classic Some Like It Hot, Joe and Jerry, a pair of out-of-work musicians, happen to witness a gangland massacre in Chicago. The organising hoodlum, Spate Palazzo, looks set to arrange a similar festivity for them, so Joe and Jerry need to leave town, fast. There are jobs going for a bass and saxophone player in Florida - a perfect solution. The jobs are in an all-girl band - not so perfect. The boys are desperate. With the aid of some borrowed frocks, high heels, make-up and padding, "Josephine" and Daphne" join Sweet Sue and her Society Syncopators.
The new "girls" find themselves getting well acquainted with Sugar, the gorgeous blonde who is the featured singer with the band.
The bouncy and entertaining songs created for the show include, "When You Meet a Girl in Chicago", "The Beauty That Drives Men Mad". "Penniless Bums", "The Sun on My Face" and Beautiful Through and Through".
"HOT MIKADO" August 12, 2010 - October 3, 2010
We have benefited from the unique vision of David Bell since the very beginning of Drury Lane Oakbrook- in 1984 he directed our first show, “Give My Regards to Broadway”. David's international credits include London and Broadway successes as well as countless awards.
This is your chance to witness the shear mastery of David's transformation of Gilbert and Sullivan's beloved “Mikado”.
"Seven Brides for Seven Brothers" October 14, 2010 - December 19, 2010
Bill Jenkins is one of the newest and most exciting new directors on the Chicago scene. As Chairman of the Department of Theatre and Dance at Ball State University, he heads one of the nation's largest theatre programs. After admiring his work with other Chicago area theatres, we are very pleased for this opportunity to showcase his talent at Drury Lane. Once Bill shared some of the fresh ideas and insights he had for “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers”, we knew we would have a great show for the holidays.
"Monty Python's SPAMALOT" December 30, 2010 - March 13, 2011
14 Tony Nominations - Follow the legendary King Arthur as he and his knights of the round table venture out on a quest to find the Holy Grail.
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