Lewis University's Philip Lynch Theatre to Present A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC

Stephen Sondeim's "A Little Night Music," winner of four Tony Awards in1973, is a musical comedy that has entranced the world. Suggested by a film by Ingmar Bergman, "A Little Night Music" explores the tangled web of affairs centered around actress Desiree Armfeldt (Jemima Lipari of Plainfield) and two men who love her: a married lawyer by the name of Fredrick Egerman (Ernest Ray of Bolingbrook,) and the Count Carl-Magnus Malcom (Michael Frale of Elk Grove). When Desiree performs in Frerdick's town, the estranged lovers' passion rekindles. This strikes a flurry of jealousy and suspicion between Fredrick's wife, Anne (Savannah Reisenberg of Plainfield), Desiree's current lover, the Count, and the Count's wife, Charlotte (Kathy Fields of Lockport). Both men- as well as their jealous wives- join Desiree and her family on the summer solstice for "A Weekend in the Country." With everyone in one place, infinite possibilities of new romances and second chances bring endless surprises. This musical celebration of love contains a harmonically advanced score, and Sondheim's hauntingly beautiful "Send in the Clowns."

Director of Theatre Keith White of Joliet is directing "A Little Night Music," with musical direction by Jeremey Landig of Lockport. Also performing as members of the talented cast are: Alex Kulak of Elwood as Henrik, David Laurich of Joliet as Frid, Christopher Hueg of Roseville, MN as Mr. Linquist, Mike Norkus of Romeoville as Mr. Erlanson, Tyler Senjanin of Evergreen Park as Bertrand, Sue Martin of Joliet as Madame Armfeldt, Kathrine Hahn-Boisvert of Plainfeild as Fredrika, Emma Sheikh of Joliet as Petra, Sarah Sheehan of Frankfort as Mrs. Nordstrom, Becky Hicks of Joliet as Mrs. Anderssen, Diandra Cecchetti of Bolingbrook as Mrs. Segstrom, Kayla Carson of Burbank as Osa and Carole McKee of Plainfeild as Malla.

Working behind the scenes are Harold McCay of Joliet (scenic design), Robert Kornaus of Plainfield (properties), Andrew Nelsen of Joliet (lighting design), Luke Murphy of Darien (sound design and sound board operator), Celeste Mackey of Joliet (costume design), Zackary Abu-Shanab of Plainfeild (house management), Katy Papineau of Kankakee (house management and publicity), Adam Jezl-Sikorski of Burbank (stage management), Colleen Accardo of Oswego (follow spot operator), Marty Snarkis of Lemont (follow spot operator), Jordin Richards of Tinley Park (box office and publicity) and Julia Egizio of Plainfeild (dresser).

"A Little Night Music" will be performed on July 17-19 and July 23-26. It is recommended for patrons 13 years old and up. The evening performances are 8 p.m. and the Sunday matinees are 2:30 p.m and a 4 p.m matinee on July 25. Advanced tickets purchases are strongly encouraged for all performances. Ticket prices are $12 for an adult and $11 for students and seniors. Lewis students with an ID pay $2. For groups of 15 or more tickets are $10. Tickets are non-refundable. For more information, patrons can check out the PLT Website at www.lewisu.edu/plt, or call the box office (815) 836-5500 Monday through Friday 1-4:30 p.m. The theatre is located on the main campus, the Oremus Fine Arts Center on Route 53 in Romeoville.