Broadway Star SARA GETTELFINGER Joins the Cast of "The 101 Dalmatians Musical" As Cruella De Vil
The musical will play the Cadillac Palace February 16 - 28
CHICAGO
(January 29, 2010) - Magic Arts & Entertainment/Tix Productions,
Troika Entertainment, Luis Alvarez and Jon B. Platt in association with
Allen Spivak and Brad Krassner are pleased to announce the addition of
Broadway's Sara Gettelfinger (Seuessical,
Anything Goes,
Nine and
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels) to the company of
THE 101 DALMATIANS MUSICAL.
Gettelfinger begins performances as the infamous puppy snatcher Cruella
De Vil beginning with the show's Chicago engagement at the Cadillac
Palace Theatre (151 W. Randolph St.) February 16 - 28, 2010.
"We are thrilled to announce the addition of Sara Gettelfinger to the cast of
THE 101 DALMATIANS MUSICAL,"
said Lee D. Marshall, Co-Founder of Magic Arts & Entertainment/Tix
Productions. "A veteran of numerous Broadway shows including
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Nine and
Seussical the Musical,
Sara will provide a wickedly comic villain in the infamous Cruella De
Vil and we are confident she and our talented company will continue to
inspire theatergoers of all ages through the show's unique
story-telling, amazing new music and tremendous performances."
Gettelfinger
heads a cast of 30 that features James Ludwig as Pongo. The cast also
includes Chip Abbott, Joel Blum, Sammy Borla, Lakisha Anne Bowen, Jeff
Scot Carey, Kristy Cavanaugh, Lydia Rose Clemente, Piper Curda, Joseph
Dellger, Madeleine Doherty, Garrett Hawe, Michael Thomas Holmes, Robert
Anthony Jones, Kevin C. Loomis, Erin Maguire, Mike Masters, Neal Mayer,
Catherine Missal, Erin Mosher, Ah-Niyah Yonay Neal, Catia Ojeda, Clark
Kelley Oliver, Chuck Ragsdale, Molly Sorohan, Kendra Tate, Austin
Zambito-Valente and Emma Zaks.
Based on the beloved book by Dodie Smith,
THE 101 DALMATIANS MUSICAL is a one-of-a-kind adventure for the entire family.
The musical is led by an award-winning creative team including four-time Tony Award winning director Jerry Zaks (A Bronx Tale, Smokey
Joe's Café, Guys and Dolls), acclaimed bookwriter and co-lyricist
BT McNicholl (Billy Elliot, Spamalot, The IT Girl), and Dennis DeYoung, founding member of the legendary rock band
STYX, on board as composer and co-lyricist.
In keeping with the spirit of the beloved original story,
THE 101 DALMATIANS MUSICAL
promises a quirky, upside-down view of the world, where the audience is
allowed to see life from a dog's point of view. The stage musical will
transport theatergoers into an exciting and altogether fantastic
reality that gives grand license for song, dance and spectacle. In
addition to the bevy of talented human actors,
THE 101 DALMATIANS MUSICAL
will showcase fifteen talented Dalmatians, many of which were rescued
from animal shelters across the country and given a new lease on life
with this starring role.
THE 101 DALMATIANS MUSICAL
follows Dalmatians spouses Pongo
and Missis Pongo who are living the good life in London with their
"pets" Charles and Catherine Dearly. When their 10 puppies are suddenly
"dognapped" by the villainous Cruella de Vil, they summon the help of a
vast network of dogs and set off to rescue their pups. There's a happy
ending for all with laughter, mayhem and music along the way.
The
show's lively contemporary score and soundtrack was composed by Grammy
nominated and People's Choice Award winner Dennis DeYoung. As former
singer of the legendary rock band STYX, DeYoung composed such
unforgettable, timeless hits as "Babe," "Come Sail Away," "The Best of
Times" and "Mr. Roboto." With
THE 101 DALMATIANS MUSICAL, he
brings his pop rock flair to an array of original songs
destined to become popular material to kids and adults alike. These
include: "One-Hundred-and-One Dalmatians," "Twilight Barking," "One
True Love," "Cruella Always Gets Her Way" and "Be A Little Braver."
THE 101 DALMATIANS MUSICAL
also features a
surprise grand finale showcasing the tremendous talents of
the professional and rescued Dalmatians that will leave audiences
cheering. The dogs were all trained by one of the world's foremost
animal trainers, Joel Slaven, who has worked extensively with Jack
Hanna on such featured films as Ace Ventura Pet Detective and
That Darn Cat.
THE 101 DALMATIANS MUSICAL
began
in Minneapolis in October 2009 and is traveling to major markets and
venues across the country including an engagement in April 2010 at the
WaMu Theater at New York City's famed Madison Square Garden. The
musical is produced by Magic Arts & Entertainment/Tix Productions,
Troika Entertainment and international producer Luis Alvarez.
Individual
tickets range in price from $18 to $85. A select number of premium
seats will also be available. Tickets are available at all Broadway In
Chicago Box Offices (24 W. Randolph St., 151 W. Randolph St. and 18 W.
Monroe St.); the Broadway In Chicago Ticket Line at (800) 775-2000; all
Ticketmaster retail locations (including Hot Tix and select Carson
Pirie Scott, Coconuts and fye stores); and online at
www.BroadwayInChicago.com. Tickets are currently available to groups of 15 or more by calling (312) 977-1710.
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