Theatre with a side of life
Kokandy Productions presents the Chicago premiere HEAD OVER HEELS. Sir Phillip Sidney’s “The Arcadia” gets a modern day makeover. Jeff Whitty (conceived and original book) and James Magruder (adaptor) dust off this 17th century prose romance and spin it into a queer fairytale of a musical. They cleverly weave in the music of 80s girl band, ...
Kokandy Productions presents GRAND HOTEL. Flappers kicking it up. Guests lapping up the champagne. In 1928 Berlin, the Grand Hotel welcomes an aging prima ballerina, a wannabe actress, a sickly bookkeeper, a broke baron and other eccentrics to the fading, posh lifestyle. As depression and war threaten to change the world forever, Berlin holds on to hope ...
Kokandy Productions presents TOMORROW MORNING. On the eve before a dramatic relationship change, four individuals contemplate the sustainability of love. Tina Naponelli (Kat) and Neil Stratman (John) prepare to marry. Carl Herzog (Jack) and Teressa LaGamba (Catherine) brace for a divorce. Director John D. Glover gives us the birds-eye view into that intimate evening of apprehension. ...
Kokandy Productions presents the Chicago Premiere of HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL. Before the “Mean Girls”, there were the “Heathers.” The 1980s cult classic movie showcased a high school run by a trio of girls named Heather. The creative team of Kevin Murphy and Laurence O’Keefe gave Daniel Waters’ dark comedy a musical make over. Murphy and O’Keefe ...
Kokandy Productions presents LOVING REPEATING. I have mixed feelings about this play like I have mixed feelings about Gertrude Stein. I respect Gertrude for her contribution to history. She had a strong and influential voice in an era when women didn’t. She was passionate about modern art and influenced the artists in creating the new genre. ...
Kokandy Productions presents THE FULL MONTY. Unemployed steelworkers decide to make money stripping. The guys hatch a scheme to provide erotic entertainment for one night only. They may not have the professional panache of the Chippendales but they are ready to take it all off. They will give the ladies ‘the full monty.‘ The gimmick of ...