Black Button Eyes Productions is pleased to announce casting for its fall production of the popular internet musical Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog, an authorized fan production to benefit the Chicago charity Season of Concern.
The cast includes Kevin Webb as Dr. Horrible, Tommy Thurston as Captain Hammer, Stephanie Fongheiser as Penny and Joshua Servantez as Moist with North Homewood, Caitlin Jackson, Josh Kemper, Peter Ruger and Maiko Terazawa. Understudies: David Lipschutz and Mikaela Sullivan.
Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog will play October 8 – November 6, 2021 at The Edge Theater (mainstage), 5451 N. Broadway Ave. in Chicago’s Edgewater neighborhood. Written by Joss Whedon, Maurissa Tancharoen, Jed Whedon and Zack Whedon, this live stage version of the award-winning online sensation is directed by Producing Artistic Director Ed Rutherford with music direction by Micky York and choreography by Derek Van Barham. Ticket are currently on-sale at drhorriblechicago.eventbrite.com. The press opening is Saturday, October 9, 2021 at 7:30 pm.
Through his webcam, supervillain wannabe Dr. Horrible shares his grand plans to crush his nemesis Captain Hammer, win the affection of the girl of his dreams and join the Evil League of Evil. Released in 2008 as a web series starring Neil Patrick Harris, this beloved show took the internet by storm.
Comments Artistic Director Ed Rutherford, “Safety remains a top priority for our artists and audiences. While we’re optimistic that rescheduling won’t be necessary, we will only proceed with the productions on the current timetable if Illinois and Chicago remain in phase five at the start of performances – otherwise we will postpone.”
The production team includes Jeremiah Barr (scenic design, technical director), Rachel Sypniewski (costume design), Liz Cooper (lighting design), Robert Hornbostel (sound design), G. “Max” Maxin IV (video and projection design), Brendan Hutt (violence design) and Cecilia Koloski (stage manager).
PRODUCTION DETAILS:
Title: Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog
Written by Joss Whedon, Maurissa Tancharoen, Jed Whedon and Zack Whedon
Directed by Producing Artistic Director Ed Rutherford
Music Director: Micky York
Choreographer: Derek Van Barham
Cast (in alphabetical order): Stephanie Fongheiser (Penny), North Homewood (Ensemble), Caitlin Jackson (Ensemble), Josh Kemper (Ensemble), Peter Ruger (Ensemble), Joshua Servantez (Moist), Maiko Terazawa (Ensemble), Tommy Thurston (Captain Hammer) and Kevin Webb (Dr. Horrible).
Understudies: David Lipschutz and Mikaela Sullivan.
Location: The Edge Theater (mainstage), 5451 N. Broadway Ave., Chicago
Dates: Previews: Friday, October 8 at 7:30 pm
Press performance: Saturday, October 9, 2021 at 7:30 pm
Regular run: Sunday, October 10 – November 6, 2021
Curtain Times: Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 pm; Sundays at 3 pm. Please note: there will be an added performance on Tuesday, October 19 at 7:30 pm.
Tickets: $30. Tickets are currently available at drhorriblechicago.eventbrite.com.
