Photo by Liz Lauren/Chicago Shakespeare Theater Production
THE PLAY.
August 24, 2022 - September 25, 2022
The Chicago Shakespeare Theater production
in association with TheatreSquared
Book and music by Joe Kinosian; book and lyrics by Kellen Blair
Based on the Universal Pictures Film
Directed by Laura Braza
Put on your 3D glasses! From the Jeff Award-winning writers that brought you Murder for Two, a new musical comedy blasts off from the cult favorite ‘50s sci-fi film. When an astronomer encounters a spaceship in the desert, everyone just laughs—until some townspeople start acting very strange. Are the aliens here to conquer the Earth? Or... do they come in peace?
Full of music and laughs, It Came from Outer Space is an out-of-this World Premiere with the Tony Award-winning Chicago Shakespeare Theater.
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It Came From Outer Space is suitable for broad audiences, though parents should note that one scene contains a brief, strong, and frankly hilarious use of adult language.
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In association with UNIVERSAL THEATRICAL GROUP
It Came From Outer Space was commissioned by Chicago Shakespeare Theater, and the World Premiere was presented on June 30, 2022 at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Chicago, IL., with Rick Boynton, Creative Producer; Barbara Gaines, Artistic Director; Criss Henderson, Executive Director. It Came From Outer Space was developed for Chicago Shakespeare Theater by Rick Boynton, Creative Producer.
Based on the original classic—learn more about the ICFOS creators:
Video courtesy of Chicago Shakespeare Theater featuring Chicago Shakespeare Theater's world premiere production of It Came From Outer Space, based on the Universal Pictures film, with book and music by Joe Kinosian and book and lyrics by Kellen Blair, directed by Laura Braza, June 22–July 31, 2022.
CAST: Jonathan Butler-Duplessis (Borney / Frank / Coral), Ann Delaney (Maizie / Thalgorian–X), Alex Goodrich (Sheriff Matt Warren / George / Prakaxias), Sharriese Hamilton (Heckie / Grommulex), Christopher Kale Jones (John Putnam), Jaye Ladymore (Ellen Fields)
CREATIVE TEAM: Joe Kinosian (Book and Music), Kellen Blair (Book and Lyrics), Laura Braza (Director), Dell Howlett (Choreographer), Tom Vendafreddo (Music Director), Scott Davis (Scenic Designer), Mieka van der Ploeg (Costume Designer), Heather Sparling (Lighting Designer), Nicholas Pope (Sound Designer), Rasean Davonté Johnson (Co-Projections/Video), Mike Commendatore (Co-Projections/Video), Macy Schmidt (Orchestrations), Manual Cinema (Puppetry Consultant), Amy Herzberg (Associate Director), Grace Dolezal-Ng (Assistant Director), Kevin Reeks (Assistant Music Director), Bob Mason (Casting), Jinni Pike (Stage Manager), Kate Ocker (Assistant Stage Manager)
Photos from Chicago Shakespeare's world premiere production of It Came From Outer Space, based on the Universal Pictures film, with book and music by Joe Kinosian and book and lyrics by Kellen Blair, directed by Laura Braza in the theater Upstairs at Chicago Shakespeare, June 22–July 31, 2022. Photos by Liz Lauren.
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