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Sam Linda is a Chicago based performer, musician, and puppetry artist. Favorite credits: The Lion King (North American Tour), The Band's Visit (Writers Theatre//TheatreSquared), Fiddler on the Roof (Lyric Opera of Chicago), The Comedy of Errors, Beauty and the Beast (Chicago Shakespeare Theatre), The Music Man, Damn Yankees (Marriott Theatre), A Chorus Line (Drury Lane Theatre). Northwestern University '20. All impossible without Faith, Mom, Dad, Freddi, Masha, and his teachers.

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Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 5, 2024 Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 5, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 5, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
New Cast Members Will Join THE LION KING North American Tour Photo
New Cast Members Will Join THE LION KING North American Tour

The North American tour of Disney’s The Lion King will welcome Darnell Abraham as Mufasa, Juson Williams as Pumbaa, Erick D. Patrick as Simba, Thembelihle Cele as Nala and Sam Linda as Ed. Learn more about the cast here!
Peninsula Players Theatre Announces 89th Seasonn Artistic Company Photo
Peninsula Players Theatre Announces 89th Seasonn Artistic Company

Peninsula Players Theatre, America's oldest professional resident summer theater, has announced its artistic company and creative teams for its 89th season, performing June 18 through October 20, 2024. 
Videos: Watch All New Clips From THE MUSIC MAN at the Marriott Theatre Photo
Videos: Watch All New Clips From THE MUSIC MAN at the Marriott Theatre

Marriott Theatre's production of MEREDITH WILLSON’S THE MUSIC MAN, opened on Wednesday, April 17 and runs through June 2, 2024.
Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of THE MUSIC MAN at the Marriott Theatre Photo
Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of THE MUSIC MAN at the Marriott Theatre

Marriott Theatre's production of MEREDITH WILLSON’S THE MUSIC MAN, opened on Wednesday, April 17. Check out photos from the opening night celebration below!
Review: THE MUSIC MAN at Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire IL Photo
Review: THE MUSIC MAN at Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire IL

The newest production at Marriott Lincolnshire is Meredith Willson’s classic and beloved The Music Man. Director/choreographer Katie Spelman has stayed true to the script and has made the fictional town of River City – based on Willson’s hometown of Mason City, Iowa – come to life.
Video: First Look At THE MUSIC MAN at Marriott Theatre Photo
Video: First Look At THE MUSIC MAN at Marriott Theatre

Get a first look at Marriott Theatre's production of MEREDITH WILLSON's THE MUSIC MAN, the six-time Tony Award-winning musical comedy, directed and choreographed by Katie Spelman with Music Direction by Jeff Award Winner Ryan T. Nelson. Check out the all-new video!
Photos: First Look At THE MUSIC MAN At Marriott Theatre Photo
Photos: First Look At THE MUSIC MAN At Marriott Theatre

Marriott Theatre is continuing its 2024 season with MEREDITH WILLSON’S THE MUSIC MAN, the six-time Tony Award-winning musical comedy, directed and choreographed by Katie Spelman with Music Direction by Jeff Award Winner Ryan T. Nelson. See photos from the production!
Interview: Alexandra Silber On Taking On THE MUSIC MAN at Marriott Theatre Photo
Interview: Alexandra Silber On Taking On THE MUSIC MAN at Marriott Theatre

xWe spoke with Alexandra Silber about starring in Marriott Theatre's production of MEREDITH WILLSON’S THE MUSIC MAN, the six-time Tony Award-winning musical comedy, directed and choreographed by Katie Spelman with Music Direction by Jeff Award Winner Ryan T. Nelson.
Photos: First Look at the Cast of THE MUSIC MAN at the Marriott Theatre Photo
Photos: First Look at the Cast of THE MUSIC MAN at the Marriott Theatre

Marriott Theatre is continuing its 2024 season with MEREDITH WILLSON’S THE MUSIC MAN. THE MUSIC MAN began previews April 10, opens Wednesday, April 17 at 7:30 pm and runs through June 2, 2024. Check out photos of the cast here!
THE MUSIC MAN Comes to the Marriott Theatre in April Photo
THE MUSIC MAN Comes to the Marriott Theatre in April

 Marriott Theatre will continue its 2024 season with MEREDITH WILLSON’S THE MUSIC MAN, the six-time Tony Award-winning musical comedy, directed and choreographed by Katie Spelman with Music Direction by Jeff Award Winner Ryan T. Nelson.
Writers Theatre Adds Performances For THE BAND'S VISIT Photo
Writers Theatre Adds Performances For THE BAND'S VISIT

Writers Theatre has announced an additional week of performances to the run of The Band’s Visit, featuring music and lyrics by David Yazbek, book by Itamar Moses, and based on the screenplay by Eran Kolirin.
Review: THE BAND'S VISIT at Writers Theatre Photo
Review: THE BAND'S VISIT at Writers Theatre

Director Zi Alikhan has gifted Chicago audiences with a production of THE BAND'S VISIT whose talent and creative execution equal---and may even exceed---those of the Broadway and touring productions. It runs through March 17 at Writers Theatre in Glencoe.
Photos: First Look At THE BAND'S VISIT At Writers Theatre Photo
Photos: First Look At THE BAND'S VISIT At Writers Theatre

Writers Theatre, under the leadership of Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma and Artistic Director Braden Abraham, continues its 2023/24 Season with The Band’s Visit, featuring music and lyrics by David Yazbek, book by Itamar Moses, and based on the screenplay by Eran Kolirin. See photos from the production. 
Review: THE BAND'S VISIT at TheatreSquared Photo
Review: THE BAND'S VISIT at TheatreSquared

What did our critic think of THE BAND'S VISIT at TheatreSquared?
TheatreSquared and Writers Theatre Present THE BAND'S VISIT Regional Premiere Photo
TheatreSquared and Writers Theatre Present THE BAND'S VISIT Regional Premiere

The Band's Visit, the musical sensation that swept the Tony Awards after its Broadway debut, will have its regional premier October 11 at TheatreSquared.
Video: Watch 'Gaston' From Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Chicago Shakespeare Theat Photo
Video: Watch 'Gaston' From Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Chicago Shakespeare Theater

An all new clip has been released from Chicago Shakespeare Theater’s 2023 production of Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST. Watch as LeFou (Sam Linda) showers praise upon Gaston (David Sajewich), with help from the ensemble! Check out the video here!
Video: Watch the Trailer for BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Chicago Shakespeare Theater Photo
Video: Watch the Trailer for BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Chicago Shakespeare Theater

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Beauty and the Beast at Chicago Shakespeare Theater. Watch the trailer to experience the magic, enchantment, and spectacle that awaits in this beloved tale. Don't miss out on this extraordinary theatrical event - book your tickets now!
Photos: First Look At BEAUTY AND THE BEAST At Chicago Shakespeare Theater Photo
Photos: First Look At BEAUTY AND THE BEAST At Chicago Shakespeare Theater

Chicago Shakespeare Theater presents a 75-minute family musical production of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, directed and choreographed by Amber Mak. Dazzling production numbers, including the title song and the showstopping 'Be Our Guest,' fill the Courtyard Theater, introducing young audiences to the magic of live theater. See first look photos of the production!

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