Route 66's Concert Series Presents THE JOSHUA TREE by U2, 6/15

Route 66 Theatre Company is pleased to present the first of it's 2014 Concert Series events: Michael Mahler and The Lincoln Squares performing The Joshua Tree by U2 along with special musical theater guest performers. Tickets are currently on sale through the Route 66 Theatre Company website: www.route66theatre.org. The concert will be a one night only special event on Sunday, June 15 at 7 pm. Doors open at 6:30PM.

The Lincoln Squares are Michael Mahler on guitar and vocals; Alex Goodrich (Old Jews Telling Jokes at Royal George Theatre) on harmonica, banjo, ukulele, acoustic guitar, singing saw and vocals; Derek Hasenstab (Road Show at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre) on bass and vocals; Jim Barclay on drums and Alan Schmuckler composer/lyricist of Days Like Today at Writers Theatre (unavailable due to conflicts) with Matt Deitchman (Road Show at Chicago Shakespeare Theater) on keyboards, guitar and vocals; Greg Hirte on violin and Annabelle Barclay on tambourine. You can find more information about The Lincoln Squares and download their original music at www.thelincolnsquares.com.

The guest artists for The Joshua Tree include some of the top musical theater talent in Chicago including Bethany Thomas (Jeff Award winner for South Pacific at Marriott Theatre), Molly Callinan (Featured Singer of Gary Sinise's LT Dan Band and Mazeppa in Gypsy at Chicago Shakespeare Theater), Lara Filip (Signs of Life at Victory Gardens Theater), Liam Quealy (Cats at Marriott Theatre), Tempe Thomas (Candide at Goodman Theatre), Dina DiConstanzo (Boeing Boeing at Drury Lane Theatre), Matt Mueller (Merry Wives of Windsor at Chicago Shakespeare Theater), Andrew Mueller (Mark in Rent at Paramount Theatre), Adam Michaels (Roger in Rent at Paramount Theatre), Laura Savage (Cats at Marriott Theatre), Jake Klinkhammer (Cats at Marriott Theatre), Audrey Billings (Miss Saigon at Paramount Theatre), Dara Cameron (Old Jews Telling Jokes at Royal George Theatre and Hero at Asolo Rep), Emily Rohm (Les Miserables at Drury Lane Theatre and the upcoming Brigadoon at Goodman Theatre) and Route 66 Theatre Company Artistic Director Stef Tovar.

Production Details:

The Joshua Tree

By U2

Directed by Tammy Mader

Music Direction by Michael Mahler

Featuring The Lincoln Squares (Michael Mahler, Alex Goodrich, Derek Hasenstab and Jim Barclay) with Matt Deitchman, Greg Hirte and Annabelle Barclay. And special guests: Bethany Thomas, Molly Callinan, Lara Filip, Liam Quealy, Tempe Thomas, Dina DiConstanzo, Matt Mueller, Andrew Mueller, Adam Michaels, Laura Savage, Jake Klinkhammer, Audrey Billings, Dara Cameron, Emily Rohm and Stef Tovar.

Mayne Stage, 1330 W. Morse Ave, Chicago IL 60626

ONE NIGHT ONLY: SUNDAY JUNE 15, 2014 AT 7PM (DOORS OPEN AT 6:30PM

Tickets:

General Admission: $20

VIP Tickets: $50 (includes reserved seating and valet parking)

$100 (includes reserved seating, valet parking, and "The Soundcheck Experience" - Enjoy sound check with the artists and a free drink!

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