WHEN:
March 21–April 27, 2025
WHERE:
The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare
800 East Grand Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
TICKETS:
For more information and tickets visit the Chicago Shakespeare website.
A spokesperson describes the event as follows:
“...From working-class London lads to rock ‘n’ roll icons, The Kinks exploded onto the ‘60s music scene with a raw, energetic new sound that rocked a nation and changed the industry forever. The story of the band’s atmospheric rise to fame is told through their own prolific catalog of hit songs, including “You Really Got Me,” “Lola,” and "All Day and All of the Night”—all performed live onstage by the actors in a concert experience of the irresistible music that inspired generations. With an original story, music, and lyrics by The Kinks’ legendary Ray Davies and a script by Joe Penhall, this musical makes its North American Premiere after the UK debut production, also directed by Hall, took the West End by storm—winning four Olivier Awards, including Best Musical..."
CAST:
Emma Grace Bailey - Peggy / Ensemble
Joy Campbell - Joyce / Ensemble
John Carlin - Fred Davies / Allen Klein / Ensemble
Sean Fortunato - Larry Page / Ensemble
Marya Grandy - Annie Davies / Marsha / Ensemble
Jared D.M. Grant - Gregory Piven / Ensemble
Oliver Hoare - Dave Davies
Danny Horn - Ray Davies
Will Leonard - Grenville Collins / Ensemble
Michael Lepore - Peter Quaife / Ensemble
Ana Margaret Marcu - Rasa / Sister / Ensemble
Ben Mayne - Robert Wace / Ensemble
Kieran McCabe - Mick Avory / Ensemble
Joseph Papke - Kassner / Ensemble
Kayla Shipman - Rosie / Ensemble
Grant Alexander Brown - Understudy
Joey Chelius - Understudy
Matthew Benenson Cruz - Understudy
Laura Nelson - Understudy
Ashton Norris – Understudy
BAND
Elliott Ware - Keyboard / Conductor (through March 28)
Mason Moss - Keyboard / Conductor (beginning March 29)
Daniel Peters - Guitar
Heather Boehm - Musicians Contractor
CREATIVE TEAM:
Ray Davies - Music, Lyrics, and Original Story
Joe Penhall - Book
Edward Hall - Director
Elliott Ware - Music Supervisor
Adam Cooper - Choreographer
Miriam Buether - Set and Costume Designer
Rick Fisher - Lighting Designer
Matt McKenzie - Sound Designer
Mason Moss - Music Director
Bob Mason - Chicago Casting
Casting By Them - New York Casting
Christopher Chase Carter - Associate Director
Max Fabian - Fight and Intimacy Choreographer
Marie Ramirez Downing - Dialect and Vocal Coach
Emily Goodenough - Assistant Choreographer
Milo Blue - Associate Scenic Designer
Ken Hampton - Associate Sound Designer
Jo Hoagland - Directing Apprentice
Christine D. Freeburg - Production Stage Manager
Danny Fender - Assistant Stage Manager
Anna Vu - Production Assistant
Nat Treloar - Instrument Tech
