CHICAGO Extends Through 3/2 at Coronado Playhouse

Sold out audiences have filled Coronado Playhouse since CHICAGO'S opening last month. The show has now been extended for one more week with performances continuing until Sunday March 2, 2014.

Seats are still available online at www.coronadoplayhouse.com or by calling the box office at 619-435-4856.

CHICAGO, the 2003 Academy award-winning movie first thrilled audiences on the Broadway stage in 1975 with an original collaboration by the classic duo John Kander and Fred Ebb. The legendary Bob Fosse directed and choreographed the razzle-dazzle musical that went on to an even more successful revival in 1997, winning six Tony Awards.

The Coronado Playhouse has been transformed into a prohibition era speak easy cabaret. This production has been completely reimagined specifically for the intimate theater setting, complete with a pre-show musical revue before each performance. The fresh look at the musical classic reinvigorates the story of power and provocative crimes of passion with favorite show stopping numbers like "All That Jazz," the "Cell Block Tango" and "Mr. Cellophane."

During the run of the award winning musical, Coronado Playhouse, now also known as the Community's Theater, has partnered with Make-A-Wish San Diego to support children with life threatening illnesses. Audience members are invited to donate money to the organization through cash or check as the hat is passed during each show. In the spirit of the 1920s gunshots and gangsters' generation, there will be arrests made in the CHICAGO cabaret with patrons put in "jail." Their only hope for release from the makeshift cell block is to raise bail money that will be donated to Make-A-Wish San Diego - to make a child's wish come true.

Coronado Playhouse is committed to giving back to the local community beyond quality entertainment and using its public platform to help those in need. To find out more about how donations are used or to nominate a child for a wish, go to www.sandiego.wish.org.

Don't miss our CHICAGO Valentine's Day Happy Hour on Thursday, February 14, with a special lover's package and evening of raffle prizes starting with a reception before the night's performance at 8 p.m.

The CHICAGO cast features Allison Boettcher as the murderess, Roxie Hart, and Meredith Russo as Velma, her partner in crime. The suave and manipulating attorney Billy Flynn is played by David Guthrie, with Tori Roze in the role of Matron "Mama" Morton, and

Jacob Alexander Davis as the overlooked faithful husband, Amos Hart (and Sargeant Fogarty). Daryl Daley is Mary Sunshine, and the Masters of Ceremony are Eboni Muse, Kimberly Miller and Brittney Caldwell. The trio does double duty with a pre-show revue before each performance.

The supporting cast features murderesses Laman Musayeva (Hunyak), Alexandra Slade (Mona), MJ Turner (Liz), Siri Hafso (Annie), Tamara Rodriguez (June), Julianne Little (Go-to-Hell Kitty); Joey Kirkpatrick (Fred Casely), Patrick Mayuyu (Harry/Aaron/Martin Harrison), Reggie Hutchins (The Judge), Trevor Peringer (Jury), Jessica Stamper (Tap Soloist), Candace Carbajal, Prince Charming, Wildfred Paloma, Chris Borrero, and Carmina Vasquez.

The exceptional band is conducted by Patrick Marion (Piano) and includes: David Rumley (Drums / Percussion), Oliver Shirley (Bass), Rik Ogden (Woodwinds), Chris Tweedy (Trombone) Billy Edwall (1st Trumpet) Michael Fowler (Trumpet), Jim Mooney (Banjo).

The Production Team includes:

Director: Chrissy Burns

Choreographer: Jennifer Solomon-Rubio

Musical Director: Chris Tweedy

Producer: Luc R. Pelletier

Band Director: Patrick Marion

Lighting Design: Chad Oakley and Xavier Luevano

Set Design: Frank Stangler

Costume Design: Alex and Pat John

To learn more about ticket prices and discounts, or sponsorships, contact the box office at 619-435-4856 or go to our website, www.coronadoplayhouse.com. NOW through March 2, 2014, Thursdays - Saturdays at 8:00 p.m., Sundays 2:00 p.m. TICKETS: $20-$27 General admission; Military / Senior / Student discounts; Excellent group rates are available.

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