Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre Extends A COLE PORTER SONGBOOK Through 9/15

Audiences will have eight more opportunities to catch Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre's summer hit. The cabaret of over 30 songs by songwriter Cole Porter, which had already extended for six weeks beyond its initial eight-week run, will now be extended for two final weeks, closing on Sunday, September 15th. Artistic Director Fred Anzevino announced the extension on Monday, August 12.

Performances during the two-week extension will be Thursdays at 7:30 pm, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm and Sundays at 7 pm. Tickets (which include dinner packages at some price levels) are $29 - $59.

The show has selling out the No Exit Cafe regularly since its June 6th opening to rapturous critical acclaim.

Porter's sophisticated music and notoriously witty lyrics come alive in unique Theo Ubique style under the direction of 4-time Jeff-award winning director Fred Anzevino, with new arrangements by music director Aaron Benham and choreography by David Heimann.

Performing this mix of Porter standards along with some less-frequently heard gems are Chris Logan, William Lucas, Sierra Naomi and Jill Sesso, accompanied by a three-piece band including Benham on the piano, Alan Trachtenberg on bass and Anthony Scandora on drums. The singers are decked out in styles of the 1940's & 1950's by costume designer Bill Morey on a set created by Adam Veness. Lighting design is by Michael Nardulli and the props design is by stage manager Paige Keedy.

A Cole Porter Songbook is Theo Ubique's tenth cabaret-style revue exploring the work of specific songwriters for the theatre. It continues in a tradition that includes the company's past reviews of Kurt Weill, Jacques Brel, Stephen Sondheim, Harold Arlen, Maltby and Shire, and Rodgers and Hammerstein - in addition to last summer's acclaimed Time After Time: The Songs of Jule Styne.

Tickets can be ordered by calling 800-595-4849 or visiting www.theo-u.com. Additional information on the show can be found online, or by phone at 773-347-1109.

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