Arts & Entertainment
"The Rocky Horror Show" Live in Joliet!
The smash hit rock 'n roll musical in limited run at Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park Theatre June 19-28
Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park Theatre and Latitude 41 are pleased to present THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW by Richard O’Brien. This beloved send-up of sci-fi and horror B movies has a sexy, funny flair and features irresistible classics like “The Time Warp” and “Sweet Transvestite”. This show has been to Broadway twice, has the longest-running release in film history, and now makes its Joliet stage debut!
PERFORMANCES:
June 19, 20, 26, 27: Fridays & Saturdays - 7:30 pm show, lobby opens 6:30 pm
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June 28: Sunday - 2:30 pm show, lobby opens 1:30 pm
TICKETS:
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$15.00 each
$10 for groups of 10 or more.
Cash or check only.
Seating is limited in intimate indoor theatre, so reservations are recommended by calling the Park’s box office:
815-724-3761
SPECIAL ADDED FEATURE:
Bruschetta, chicken fingers, meat & cheese platter ($6.00 each)
Selection of beer and wine ($3.00 each)
Available the hour up to show time, purchase to take into the theatre and enjoy.
DIRECTORS:
CO-DIRECTOR: Tim Tholl (Lockport resident & Joliet Junior College Theatre’s Assistant Tech Director/ Shop Manager)
CO-DIRECTOR & CHOREOPGRAPHER: Jeni Donahue (Joliet resident and Choreographer for Naperville’s Brightside Theatre and Joliet Junior College)
MUSIC DIRECTOR: Music Director Shanan D’Agostino (Joliet resident and private voice teacher for Lincolnway East and Lockport Township High Schools).
CAST (in order of appearance):
USHER/USHERETTE & PHANTOM: Michael Miller (New Lenox)
PHANTOMS:
Andrew Casey (Joliet)
Tim Vollmer (Elwood)
Emily Gorski (Plainfield)
Stephanie Maldonado (Park Forest)
Shanan D’Agostino (Joliet)
Jennifer Schreiner (Plainfield)
BRAD: Ryan O’Connell (Plainfield)
JANET: Alyssa Emelio (Plainfield)
NARRATOR: Reg McReynolds (Joliet)
RIFF RAFF: Antoniao Bouie, Jr. (Joliet)
COLUMBIA: Alexandra Alontaga (Crest Hill)
MAGENTA: Allison Scigalski (Aurora)
FRANK: Andrew Gilson (Lockport)
ROCKY: Triston Dirks (Dwight)
EDDIE: Tom Schmitt (Joliet)
DR. SCOTT: Dan Jagodzinski (Naperville)
CREDIT:
“The Rocky Horror Show” is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, INC.
Richard O’Brien’s
THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW
Book, Music, and Lyrics by Richard O’Brien
MORE:
For a sneak peek of the cast and behind the scenes, visit the Park’s Facebook page: Bicentennial Park. Followers are urged to “SHARE” and shine the spotlight on talent right here in the community!
Here, visitors can view and “LIKE” all the fun summer events happening at the downtown cultural arts center on historic Bluff Street in Joliet. From the free “Concerts On The Hill” every summer Thrusday (41 years!), “Summertime On-Stage” Youth Drama Camp (15 years!) to the Battle of the Bands (1st year!), there’s a little something for everyone. Within the week, the Park launches its long-awaited, redesigned website, www.bicentennialpark.org .
The Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park & Theatre is located at 201 West Jefferson Street in Joliet. Uniquely situated between the I&M Canal and limestone bluffs, a few blocks from historic Route 66, the venue features an indoor theatre, outdoor bandshell, large pavilion, ten acres of scenic walkways, flower beds, historic markers and outdoor artwork. Indoor and outdoor events are scheduled throughout the year, drawing thousands of visitors annually to downtown Joliet, Illinois.
