FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Cindy Moran, Public Relations
Director, 414-224-1761
February 29, 2008
Exciting Return of Stackner Cabaret’s #1
Hit Show
HULA HOOP SHA-BOOP
By Larry Deckel, John Leicht and John Tanner
Directed by David Koch
Generously sponsored by
M & I Wealth Management
STACKNER CABARET
Preview: March 14, 2008 Opens: March
15, 2008 Closes: May 25, 2008
Get those poodle skirts ready! Audiences are going to shake, rattle
and roll with the return of the Stackner Cabaret’s #1 hit
show of all time. Featuring over a decade of favorites, this fun-loving,
sock-hopping blast from the past will be the hottest ticket in
town. Tickets can be purchased in person at The Rep Ticket
Office at 108 East Wells Street, or by telephone at 414-224-9490.
Tickets can also be purchased online 24/7 at milwaukeerep.com.
HULA HOOP SHA-BOOP follows four baby boomers’ memories
of growing up in 1950s America: from whiffle balls to Barbie
and demanding parents to the ever mysterious opposite sex. The
days when postage went up to four cents and parents asked themselves “How
are you supposed to feed a
family?” The days when “a
man sitting on the passenger side of a car while a woman drives
is a complete waste of maleness.” And, of course, the days
of the Ken doll, “who was anatomically disappointing.”
Spanning 1955 to 1962, this spectacular show is jam-packed with
65 much-loved songs. Audiences will gather around the 1950s Wurlitzer
Jukebox for this stroll down memory lane. The youngsters go to
their first dance and learn how to do The Mashed Potato, The Twist
and The Loco-Motion. They soon grow into teenagers and ask themselves, “Who
wrote the book of love?” Paul is a “Lonely Boy” while
friend Johnny has his own problem with “Runaround Sue,” who
reminds him that “You Don’t Own Me.” While her
friend Paula becomes somebody’s “Earth Angel,” all
four wonder why they must be “Teenager(s) in Love.” Who
knows, maybe in the end some will end up at the “Chapel of
Love.”
Milwaukee Journal entertainment critic Tina Maples wrote in 1991,
after the first production of the play, “How do you celebrate an era
of clichés without resorting to them? That’s the problem posed
- and solved – in HULA HOOP SHA-BOOP, Milwaukee Rep’s giddy, witty
1950s revue . . .”
Playwrights Larry Deckel, John Leicht and John
Tanner wrote this amusing musical during John Leicht’s
nine years as playwright-in-residence at The Rep. Premiering during
the 1990/91 season, and returning during the 1992/93 season and
twice again during the 1996/97 season, the musical broke records
at the Stackner Cabaret and has been performed across the United
States. The three writers also collaborated on the Stackner Cabaret
hit PSYCHEDELIC SUNDAE.
When the show debuted, Leicht wrote “It’s not MTV
and it’s not PBS. It’s HULA HOOP SHA-BOOP. Fun, lots
of music and remembrance. Come and join us. See it, hear it, tap
your fingers on a Cabaret table (yup, we’ve got finger dancing
in the show). But mostly, enjoy.”
Director David Koch returns to The Rep
after directing LADY DAY AT EMERSON’S BAR & GRILL
last season. He makes his home in Seattle, WA performing,
producing and directing theater, video and film. He created the
Cabaret de Paris, Seattle’s preeminent Cabaret theater,
where he produced and directed over 60 musical productions and
was named Seattle’s Theatrical Entrepreneur of the Year.
His other Milwaukee Rep directing credits also include KING OF
COOL, JAZZ ROYALTY, CHAPS! and ELLINGTON: THE LIFE & MUSIC
OF THE DUKE.
Lenny Banovez (Johnny) returns to The Rep after
being in last year’s Artistic Intern Company and appearing
in THEY CAME FROM WAY OUT THERE at the Stackner Cabaret. The
rest of the talented cast will be making their Milwaukee Rep
debut. Mo Brady (Paul) performed in the 50th
Anniversary production of WEST SIDE STORY in his hometown of
Seattle, as well as many other regional theater productions. Kelly
Kunkel (Suzie) comes to The Rep after roles in A CHORUS
LINE, THE FULL MONTY, CATS and CHICAGO. Jane Noseworthy’s (Paula)
acting credits include productions such as LEND ME A TENOR: THE
MUSICAL, CORIOLANUS, THE TRAIN and A CHRISTMAS CAROL.
(To learn more about our Resident Acting Company, Guest Actors
or our Intern Company, please visit www.milwaukeerep.com.)
The Production/Design team for HULA HOOP SHA-BOOP includes: Susannah
M. Barnes (Scenic Designer); Scott Rott (Costume
Designer); Aimee Hanyzewski (Lighting Designer); Tony
Puglielli (Sound Designer); John Tanner (Music
Director); Jeremy Cohen (Rehearsal Music Director) Darci
Brown Wutz (Choreographer) and Whitney Frazier (Stage
Manager).
Tickets to HULA HOOP SHA-BOOP range in price from
$27.00 – $40.00. For more information or to charge tickets,
call 414-224-9490. Tickets can be purchased online
24/7 at milwaukeerep.com. For group sales of 20
or more, call The Rep Ticket Office at 414-224-9490.
Special Events for HULA HOOP SHA-BOOP
•On Sunday, March 23 at 7:00 pm there
will be an Audio-Described Performance for patrons who are
blind or have low vision.
For more information about The Rep’s Access Services, please
contact The Rep’s Ticket Office at 414-224-9490.
Exciting Return of Stackner Cabaret’s #1
Hit Show
HULA HOOP SHA-BOOP
By Larry Deckel, John Leicht and John
Tanner
Directed by David Koch
Generously sponsored by
M & I Wealth Management
STACKNER CABARET
Preview: March 14, 2008 Opens: March
15, 2008 Closes: May 25, 2008
DESCRIPTION: Get those Poodle skirts ready!
Audiences are going to shake, rattle and roll with the return of
the Stackner Cabaret’s #1 hit show of all time. Featuring
over a decade of favorites, this fun-loving, sock-hopping blast
from the past will be the hottest ticket in town.
PERFORMANCES:
Friday, 3/14/08 - 8:00 p.m. – Preview
Saturday, 3/15/08 - 8:00 p.m. - Opening
Sunday, 3/16/08 - 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, 3/19/08 - 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, 3/20/08 - 7:30 p.m.
Friday, 3/21/08 - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, 3/22/08 - 4:00/8:00 p.m.
Sunday, 3/23/08 – 2:00/7:00 p.m. - 2:00 Audio Described
Tuesday, 3/25/08 - 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, 3/26/08 - 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, 3/27/08 - 7:30 p.m.
Friday, 3/28/08 - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, 3/29/08 - 4:00/8:00 p.m.
Sunday, 3/30/08 - 2:00/7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, 4/01/08 - 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, 4/02/08 - 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, 4/03/08 - 7:30 p.m.
Friday, 4/04/08 - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, 4/05/08 - 4:00/8:00 p.m.
Sunday, 4/06/08 - 2:00/7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, 4/09/08 - 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, 4/10/08 - 7:30 p.m.
Friday, 4/11/08 - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, 4/12/08 - 4:00/8:00 p.m.
Sunday, 4/13/08 - 2:00 p.m./7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, 4/16/08 - 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, 4/17/08 - 7:30 p.m.
Friday, 4/18/08 - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, 4/19/08 - 4:00/8:00 p.m.
Sunday, 4/20/08 - 2:00 p.m./7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, 4/23/08 - 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, 4/24/08 - 7:30 p.m.
Friday, 4/25/08 - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, 4/26/08 - 4:00/8:00 p.m.
Sunday, 4/27/08 - 2:00 p.m./7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, 4/30/08 - 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, 5/01/08 - 7:30 p.m.
Friday, 5/02/08 - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, 5/03/08 - 4:00/8:00 p.m.
Sunday, 5/04/08 - 2:00 p.m./7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, 5/07/08 - 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, 5/08/08 - 7:30 p.m.
Friday, 5/09/08 - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, 5/10/08 - 4:00/8:00 p.m.
Sunday, 5/11/08 - 2:00 p.m./7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, 5/13/08 - 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, 5/14/08 - 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, 5/15/08 - 7:30 p.m.
Friday, 5/16/08 - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, 5/17/08 - 4:00/8:00 p.m.
Sunday, 5/18/08 - 2:00/7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, 5/20/08 - 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, 5/21/08 - 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, 5/22/08 - 7:30 p.m.
Friday, 5/23/08 - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, 5/24/08 - 4:00/8:00 p.m.
Sunday, 5/25/08 - 2:00/7:00 p.m.
TICKET PRICES:
PREVIEWS: $27.00 - $32.00
WEEKDAY/SUNDAY: $27.00 - $32.00
FRIDAY/SATURDAY: $35.00 - $40.00
TICKETS/INFORMATION: 414-224-9490 or buy tickets online
at milwaukeerep.com
TICKET OFFICE LOCATION: 108 East Wells Street in Milwaukee’s
Downtown Theater District
TICKET OFFICE HOURS: Mon - Fri, 12 pm - 6 pm on phones, 12
pm - curtain for window
Sat/Sun 12 pm - 6 pm on phones, 12 pm - curtain for window
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Open to the public before and after all evening performances, Milwaukee
Repertory Theater’s Stackner Cabaret, located on the second
floor of the Milwaukee Center, is our own full-service, smoke-free
bar and restaurant. Featuring delicious dinners, as well as late
night cocktails, coffee, and desserts, the Cabaret is the ideal
meeting place for patrons attending Rep performances. For dinner
reservations, call 414-224-9490.
Milwaukee Repertory Theater is a nationally recognized
theater company that presents a critically-acclaimed selection of
compelling dramas, powerful classics, award-winning contemporary
works and lively Cabaret shows on three stages from September through
May. The Rep also produces an annual production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL.
The Rep's home, the Patty and Jay Baker Theater Complex, accommodates
the Quadracci Powerhouse Theater, the Stiemke Theater and the Stackner
Cabaret. The Rep is also home to a Resident Acting Company of 13
actors who perform with The Rep throughout the season.
The Rep is proud to be a member of the United
Performing Arts Fund (UPAF), which provides major annual financial
support. The Rep is a member of the League
of Resident Theatres (LORT), a management association of some
of the nation's largest non-profit professional theaters that collectively
bargains with the unions that represent the actors, directors and
designers that work at The Rep; a constituent of Theatre
Communications Group (TCG), the national organization for the
nonprofit professional theater; and a member of Theatre
Wisconsin, the statewide association of non-profit professional
theaters. This theater operates under an agreement between the League
of Resident Theatres and Actors'
Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage
managers in the United States. The set, costume and lighting designers
are members of United Scenic Artists,
a national labor union. This theater is an equal opportunity employer.
Except in plays where race itself is an issue, casting is decided
based on ability, not race.
Milwaukee
Repertory Theater, 108 E Wells St Milwaukee, WI 53202
Ticket Office: 414-224-9490 Ticket Office Fax: 225-5490
Administrative: 414-224-1761 Fax: 414-224-9097
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