Chicago grabs great reviews in San Jose
"...one of the most fun nights I've had in theater in recent memory." San Jose Metblogs
"Fresh and sassy!" Artsoplis.com
"Tight choreography and flawless execution ..." StarkInsider
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April 15 - 23, 2011
Directed & Choreographed by:
KEVIN R. HAUGE
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Premiering in 1975 and the hit of the 1997 Broadway season Chicago won six Tony Awards including Best Revival and later the Academy Award as Best Picture of the Year. In roaring twenties Chicago, chorine Roxie Hart murders a faithless lover and convinces her hapless husband Amos to take the rap...until he finds out he's been duped and turns on Roxie. Convicted and sent to death row, Roxie and another "Merry Murderess" Velma Kelly, vie for the spotlight and the headlines, ultimately joining forces in search of the "American Dream": fame, fortune and acquittal. The play is performed by adult actors who come together to benefit the youth theater programs of Children's Musical Theater San Jose. Don't miss this opportunity for a great date night.
Marquee Productions presents the Broadway sizzler, Chicago at the Montgomery Theater in downtown San Jose, April 15 - 23, 2011. Winner of six Tony® Awards, five prestigious Drama Desk and two Laurence Olivier Awards, including “Best Musical Revival,” this tantalizing tale of treachery, murder, fame and fortune is electrified with exhilarating dance numbers and show-stopping tunes. Known both for its choreography by the famed Bob Fosse and the 2002 movie, which won six Academy Awards, the show flaunts celebrity, scandal, and corruption in Jazz-age Chicago. It was the first musical since Oliver! (1969) to win an Oscar® for Best Picture.
Cast List and Bios
Patrick Ball (Ensemble) was last seen on the Montgomery stage as Seaweed J. Stubbs in Hairspray. He is “jazzed” that this is his third Marquee Production. Favorite past roles include Thenardier in Les Miserables, Jake in Side Show, Don Lockwood in Singin’ in the Rain, and Bernardo in West Side Story. Assistant Choreography credits include Damn Yankees and The Drowsy Chaperone. He was the proud recipient of CMT’s 2008 John Ignacio Award for Excellence in Dance, and received a Best Actor nomination for American Musical Theater of San Jose’s Honors Awards for Singin’ in the Rain in 2006.
Robin Boshears (Mama) is making her second Marquee appearance having been last seen as Muzzy VanHossmere in Thoroughly Modern Millie. Robin, however, is not new to CMT. She started with the company at the young age of 16 and has been seen in various roles including Miss Hannigan in Annie ('83,'89,'91,'93 & '01) She was also the touring company director from 1993-'99. Robin's theatrical accomplishments also include Singer/Dancer with Royal Viking Cruise Lines, Evolution of Rock (Harrah's/Reno, NV) and as a featured performer with GP Show Productions across the US and abroad. Robin is currently working for Chicago Title Company and in her spare time enjoys the company of her remarkable family. She thanks God for all the blessings in her life.
Mary Theresa Capriles (Mona) has been dancing and performing since she was three. Favorites include: CMT Marquee: Hairspray (Velma Von Tussle), Disney’s When You Wish (Jane), inaugural production of Chess (Svetlana); CMT Alumni: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (Silly Girl), A Christmas Carol (Ghost of Christmas Yet to Be), Annie (Lily); CMT (as a youth): Hello, Dolly! (Irene), Bye, Bye, Birdie (Rosie). Great America : Evolution of Rock II, In Concert, Fangs (Vampire Queen, 2010); TheatreWorks: Cabaret (Kit-Kat Girl), Another Midsummer Night (Peaseblossom), Once in a Lifetime; Disney: Kids of the Kingdom (WaltDisneyWorld); Special Events Dancer ( Tokyo Disneyland ). Mom to three amazing A’s whom I love beyond words
Isai Centeno (Ensemble) was last seen on the Montgomery Stage in the Marquee Production of Singin' In The Rain as Charlie Chaplin. He is elated to be a part of his third Marquee Production having been in the first innagural production of CHESS as a dancing Bishop. He has had the privilege of dancing with Visual Rhythm Dance Company in a couple original dance productions. Regional credits include How to Make a Musical (Julian) with AMTSJ, SWING! (Latin Dancer) with Cabrillo Stage, and The Fantasticks (The Mute) with Guggenheim Productions. Love to family and friends!
Derrick Diazoni (Ensemble) is thrilled to be back! Twenty years ago, Derrick was cast as a bunny in SJCMTs The Velveteen Rabbit. He later graduated to The Boy in the same show, Kurt in The Sound of Music, and The Prince in Snow White. As an adult, Derrick graduated to professional Disney prince in the world-premiere, international tour Disney Live! His other credits are mostly on the Southern California stages of Disneyland (Fantasmic!), Brea's Curtis Theatre (A Chorus Line), San Diego’s Starlight Bowl (Hello, Dolly!), and UC Irvine, where he earned his B.A. in Dance. Derrick thanks his family for their endless support.
RB Embleton (Ensemble) is a recent graduate of Northwestern University where he completed a double major in theater and animate arts with a certificate in musical theater. RB was recently seen as Brad in Marquee’s Hairspray and served as vocal director for the Rising Star productions of Guys and Dolls as well as this Spring’s Starmites. RB has enjoyed portraying such roles as Jean Valjean and Javert (Les Miserables) and Simon (Jesus Christ Superstar) at CMT. He is looking forward to this coming summer when he’ll be directing CMT’s Rising Stars production of The Wiz.
Rudy Fuentes (Fred Casely) was last seen as Fender in Marquee’s production of Hairspray. Other credits include; Chino in West Side Story, Billy Flynn in Chicago, Lenny in Marisol, and Coach Dunbar in Footloose. Rudy is very excited to be a part of his second Marquee production.
Tiffany Glenn (June) is from Washington, DC. She trained in classical ballet, tap and jazz at Jones-Haywood School of Ballet. Upon graduating high school, Tiffany attended Alvin Ailey American Dance Center and the School of Dance Theatre of Harlem. In 2001, she joined Ballet San Jose where she is now a Soloist dancer. Tiffany is a proud survivor of metastatic breast cancer. Tiffany made her Marquee Productions debut in 2008’s Ragtime.
Whitney Janssen (Hunyak) is happy to be working with her CMT friends again. Regional Tour: Aida (Theatreleague), Regional: Beauty and the Beast, Footloose, A Chorus Line (Theatrical Arts International), Peter Pan (Cabrillo Stage), Music Man (Cabrillo Stage & AMTSJ), & many CMT shows! Teaching: Archbishop Mitty High School, AMTSJ’s Theater Arts Institute, Marie Stinnett Dance, San Jose State University. Choreography: AMHS, CMTSJ, Company One at SJSU, Ateh NYC. Training: B.F.A. Millikin University, Core Pilates NYC. Love to my husband, Chris & son, Ryan.
Derrick Jaques (Mary Sunshine) originally from Maine, is a 2008 graduate of the Musical Theatre program at the University of Southern Maine. He currently resides in New York City. Some favorite roles include Barrett, Titanic; Bobby, Urinetown; Malcolm, The Full Monty; Tulsa, Gypsy; Frid, A Little Night Music. Another favorite role is at the head of the class teaching Bikram Yoga. Much love to family, friends, and Kikau!
Michael Johnson (Amos) has been onstage previously for Marquee in WHEN YOU WISH and in the pit for THE FULL MONTY. For the last 10 years, he had made many of the rehearsal piano recordings for the CMTSJ stage. Michael also has performed for alumni shows at CMTSJ (A CHRISTAMS CAROL, FIDDLER..., BEAUTY AND THE BEAST) and played keyboards in many of our pits. He has performed with TheaterWorks, City Lights, Saratoga Drama Group, West Valley Light Opera and Sunnyvale players. His costuming hightlight was re-creating the Chyrstler Dress for THE PRODUCERS that some of you might have seen in various productions around the Bay Area.
Mary Kalita (Velma Kelly) is thrilled to be returning to CMTSJ after playing Lina Lamont in Singin’ in the Rain. Favorite credits include The Who’s Tommy (Sally Simpson) ROLT; Cats (Rumpleteazer) and Wedding Singer (Linda) Willows Theatre Company; Crazy For You (Tess), Little Shop of Horrors (Chiffon) and Showboat (Ellie) Broadway by the Bay; 42nd Street (Phyllis) CCMT; Pardon My English (Magda) and Mack & Mabel 42nd Street Moon; She Loves Me Center Rep; White Christmas (Rita) and The Producers DTC; Cabaret (Rosie) Pacific Coast Repertory Theatre. Mary holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from Millikin University.
Sarah Marino (Kitty) is proud to be making her CMTSJ Marquee Productions debut. Credits include: The Laramie Project, A Chorus Line, Bye Bye Birdie, Meet Me In St. Louis, Cinderella and Brigadoon. She has directed at TheatreWorks’ Young Playwrights Project, Santa Clara University and City Lights. She has worked in development for TheatreWorks and Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Chicago and is a founding member of Alonzo King’s Lines Ballet Extensions. Sarah holds a BA in Theatre & Dance from Santa Clara University and an MBA from the University of San Francisco. Big love to my husband Matt.
Darran Moore (Ensemble) Having participated in Hairspray in December 2010, this is Darran’s second musical with Marquee Productions. A native San Josean, Darran took advantage of several area institutions offering a range of performance training—including membership in the Lincoln High School dance team, performing Grease! at the Edinburgh International Fringe Festival with Lincoln’s Musical Theater troupe, and a season with Opera San Jose. Darran earned his B.A. from Williams College in Williamstown, Massachusetts. Darran would like to thank all of those who have supported him in the past, especially acknowledging the contributions of his family. Thank you. Enjoy the show!
Anethra Moura (Kitty) is excited to be in this production of Chicago. She has performed with University Dance Theater, Company One, Visual Rhythm Dance Company, and also appeared in numerous stage productions at American Musical Theater of San Jose, Broadway by the Bay, Ohlone Summerfest and Cabrillo Stage. Some of her role credits include: Charity in Sweet Charity; Val in A Chorus Line; Frenchie in Cabaret; Graziella in West Side Story; and Agnes in Gypsy. Anethra is currently in charge of the dance program at Archbishop Mitty High School.
Michael Mulcahy (Billy Flynn) is 3rd generation San Jose, a graduate of Bellarmine and USC. His commitment to CMT is lifelong and 2011 marks his 40th year – performer from age 6, Executive Director (‘93-’01) and Board Member (ongoing). He has dozens of shows to his credit with local and professional companies, receiving arts recognition from Young Audiences of America, Italian American Heritage Foundation, AMTSJ, City of San Jose and State of California. Michael is Managing Partner of SDS NexGen, managing real estate and investments and serves on many community boards and organizations. Michael is married to the remarkable Kimberly and they have three daughters involved and in love with CMT.
Cynthia Pariente (Liz) Chicago marks her third Marquee production. She began performing with CMT at the age of nine, and has been involved in over 35 productions including Hairspray (Brenda), West Side Story (Anita), CATS (Demeter) and Peter Pan (Tiger Lily). In 2005, she was the recipient of the John Ignacio Award for outstanding dance performance. Cynthia recently received her Bachelor's Degree from San Jose State University, and is looking forward to choreographing the upcoming Rising Stars production of The Wiz.
Shannon Self (Roxie) a CMTSJ Alumna and Education Manager of Core Programs, Shannon began her CMTSJ career as Lola in Damn Yankees in 1995. Since then, Shannon has performed with CMTSJ and many other companies including AMTSJ, Theater Arts Int., Los Angeles, and Lenape Regional Theater, Philadelphia. Shannon was last seen on the Marquee Stage as Cyd Charise in Singin in the Rain. Regional Credits include: A Chorus Line (Cassie, Val, Sheila); Ragtime (Evelyn Nesbitt); Beauty and the Beast (Babette, Silly Girl, Carpet), The King and I (Anna), Chess (The Arbiter), Seven Brides (Martha), The Full Monty (Pam), Disney’s When You Wish (Cinderella). Shannon has a BA in Theater & Dance from Santa Clara University.
Breana Taylor (Annie) started performing at the age of six when her parents enrolled her into a local musical theater company, CMT. In High School, Breana was involved in her nationally ranked dance team. She earned degrees in Communication Studies and Dance from California State University Long Beach. Breana dances professionally and can be seen in movies, music videos and television shows including, Bones, Charmed, The Jane Austen Book Club, and Black Coffin. Breana was last seen as a Dynamite in Marquee’s production of Hairspray.