Alien Queen adds three January Shows With Improved Sound System

Executive producer Jonny Stax Presents, Inc., announces an extension of performances for The Scooty & JoJo Show's Alien Queen, currently in residence at Circuit Nightclub through December 18, 2010. Due to the critical and popular appeal of its initial run, Alien Queen will play three Saturday evenings in January, 2011: January 8, 15, and 22, at 8pm. Sound system difficulties that plagued several performances in the original run at Circuit Nightclub have been resolved.

Chicago Tribune's Chris Jones describes the show as a "parodyssey...of the very funny kind" and Chicago Sun-Times' Misha Davenport recommends Alien Queen, calling it "a royally fun evening out." Creator/director Scott Bradley puts his signature comic twist on the iconic sci-fi films Alien and Aliens and turns them into a live nightclub spectacle featuring the songs of legendary rock band Queen. Performed with large-scale puppets designed by Jabberwocky Marionettes and inventive costuming by Anna Glowacki, Alien Queen stars award-winning performer Ryan Lanning as action-hero "Ridley" leading an ensemble of humans, aliens, and puppets, with choreography by Jyl Ferhenkamp, and a four-piece rock band led by Nicolas Davio. Scooty (aka Scott Bradley) appears as the titular villainess. For more information, visit scootyjojo.com.

More critical praise for Alien Queen:
One of "Season's Best Gay & Lesbian Events" - TimeOut Chicago
Bradley is a "genuine creative talent." - Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune
EDITOR'S PICK:"Ridiculously entertaining, camp-fueled mash-up." - Stephen Gossett, Flavorpill
RECOMMENDED: "enGROSSing", "delightfully captivating" - NewCity Chicago
"Smart, polished, gender-bending fun" - Chicago Theater Blog
"Outstanding cast", "Your jaw will drop" - Deep Dish
CRITIC'S PICK, "Best Bet" - Metromix Chicago
"The hysterical premise and lovable cast turn Alien Queen into an entertaining escape from the holiday madness." - Chicago Stage Review
"If you love the classic film Alien and the rock music from Queen then you're going to love Alien Queen." - Chicago Now: What's a Boy to Do
"Alien Queen will definitely rock you!" - ChateauGrrr

WHEN:
Saturdays, January 8, 15, 22, 2011
All shows are NOW at 8:00pm. Please note change from the original run's 7:30pm start time.

TICKETS:
$15-$25 per person, must be 21+; drink purchase required.
Tickets at scootyjojo.com or by calling 800-838-3006.

WHERE:
Circuit Nightclub
3641 N. Halsted Street, Chicago, IL
773.325.2233; www.circuitclub.com

WHO:
Creative Team
Created & Directed by Scott Bradley; Musical Direction by Nicolas Davio;
Choreography by Jyl Ferhenkamp; Puppet Design by Jabberwocky Marionettes
Costume Design by Anna Glowacki; Sound Design by Andrew Wheatley;
Scenic Design by Scott Bradley; Video Design by Jonny Stax

Cast
Ryan Lanning, William A. Barney, Rashada Dawan, Jeff Gamlin, Kieran Kredell, Anne Litchfield,Scott Ray Merchant, Jon Pernisek, Monica Szaflik, and Scooty.

Band
Nicolas Davio - Keyboard, Guitar, Vocals; Eric Engelson - Drums; Charlie Malave - Bass;Dave Saenger - Lead Guitar

PRODUCING TEAM
Jonny Stax Presents, Inc. is a Chicago-based entertainment company that develops and produces creative ventures and learning opportunities that progress imaginative understanding through an innovative blend of media, participants, and content.

The Scooty & JoJo Show launched its first season in Chicago in the fall of 2007 with Carpenters Halloween. As the creative team of Scott Bradley and Jonny Stax, The Scooty & JoJo Show develops entertainment to explore contemporary ideas on gender, sexuality and power, and includes their genre-fused creations Carpenters Halloween, Mollywood, Tran: The Atari Musical, The Scooty & JoJo Variety Hour, and two seasons of Diva Brunch at The Spot. Jonny Stax Presents, Inc., which also produces the carnival entertainment BigTop JoJo, now produces The Scooty & JoJo Show.

Scott Bradley aka Scooty (Creator/Director, Alien Queen) As co-founder of The Scooty & JoJo Show, Bradley has developed (with co-creator Jonny Stax), directed, performed with, and designed Chicago's critically-acclaimed hit musical productions Carpenters Halloween, Mollywood, Tran: The Atari Musical, and The Scooty & JoJo Variety Hour. He regularly performs around the region as half of the cabaret duo Scooty & JoJo and is co-creator and frequent host of The Spot's Diva Brunch. Either as performer, director, and/or designer, he has worked with Chicago's About Face Theatre, The Hypocrites, Hell in a Handbag Productions; DC's Arena Stage, The Shakespeare Theatre, Washington Shakespeare Company; with Seattle's Open Circle Theatre, Bald Faced Lie; NY's Adobe Theatre Company, BACA Downtown.

 

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