Broadway In Chicago and the producers of WORKING have announced casting for the upcoming production, which begins previews on February 15, 2011 at the Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place (175 E. Chestnut). WORKING will star Chicagoans E. Faye Butler, Barbara Robertson and Gene Weygandt. Additional casting will be announced at a later date.
WORKING is a vital new musical based on the book by Pulitzer Prize-winning author and Chicago's own Studs Terkel. Newly adapted by Stephen Schwartz (WICKED, PIPPIN and GODSPELL), WORKING is the working man's A CHORUS LINE. It is a musical exploration of 26 people from all walks of life, with songs by all-star composers Craig Carnelia, Micki Grant, Tony AwardTM winning Lin-Manuel Miranda, Mary Rodgers, Susan Birkenhead, Stephen Schwartz and Grammy AwardTM winning James Taylor. WORKING celebrates everyday people, fills you with hope and inspiration and is the perfect musical for anyone who has ever worked a day in their lives.
Produced by Jed Bernstein, DiAnne Fraser and Sheila Simon Geltzer, WORKING was adapted by Stephen Schwartz and Nina Faso. It is directed by Gordon Greenberg, with Scenic Design by Beowulf Boritt.
WORKING is a part of the 2011 Broadway In Chicago Spring Season Series. New subscribers can purchase tickets as part season subscription series, which is currently on sale. Tickets for WORKING are now on sale to groups of 15 or more by calling (312) 977-1710. Individual tickets for WORKING will be available at a later date to be announced.
For more information, visit www.BroadwayInChicago.com.
The cast will be led by Chicagoans:
E. Faye Butler (Woman 2): Winner of six Joseph Jefferson Awards, E. Faye's Chicago credits include Marriott's Lincolnshire Theatre - Little Shop Of Horrors; The Goodman Theatre - A Christmas Carol; Steppenwolf Theatre - Crumbs From The Table of Joy; Court Theatre - Caroline or Change; Chicago Shakespeare - Seussical The Musical; Victory Gardens Theatre - Blue Sonata. Broadway, Off Broadway Credits: Nunsense. National and Regional Tours: Mamma Mia!, Ain't Misbehavin'.
Barbara Robertson (Woman 3) played Madame Morrible in Wicked and has originated several roles. Chicago credits include: Goodman Theatre - The Goat, or Who is Sylvia?; Chicago Shakespeare - Kabuki Lady MacBeth; Court Theatre - House of Blue Leaves; Lookingglass - Hard Times; Steppenwolf - A Summer Remembered; Victory Gardens - Emma's Child and Marriott Lincolnshire - Chicago. National Tour Credits: Angels in America I & II. Several film and television credits, as well.
Gene Weygandt (Man 3) is perhaps best know as The Wonderful Wizard of Oz in the smash hit Wicked here in Chicago and on Broadway. Winner of three Joseph Jefferson Awards, theatre credits include The Music Man, Me and My Girl, The Light In The Piazza, Hairspray, The Drowsy Chaperone, Don't Dress for Dinner and Lend Me A Tenor. Films include The Birdcage, The Babe and The Pager. Television credits include Murphy Brown, Home Improvement, Drew Carey, Ellen, USA High, The Beast.
