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Chicago Shakespeare Theater

Run Crew Cover - 2025

Sunny Afternoon

ABOUT THIS SHOW

From working-class London lads to rock ‘n’ roll icons, The Kinks exploded onto the ‘60s music scene with a raw, energetic new sound that rocked a nation and changed the industry forever. The story of the band’s atmospheric rise to fame is told through their own prolific catalog of hit songs, including “You Really Got Me,” “Lola,” and “All Day and All of the Night”—all performed live onstage by the actors. You’ll be rocking out in your seat with a live concert experience of the irresistible music that inspired generations. With an original story, music, and lyrics by The Kinks’ legendary Ray Davies and a script by Joe Penhall, this award-winning new musical makes its North American Premiere directed by Artistic Director Edward Hall, whose UK debut production took the West End by storm.

CAST
Emma Grace Bailey (Peggy/Ensemble), Joy Campbell (Joyce/Ensemble), John Carlin (Fred Davies/Allen Klein/Ensemble), Sean Fortunato (Larry Page/Ensemble), Marya Grandy (Annie Davies/Marsha/Ensemble), Jared D.M. Grant (Gregory Piven/Ensemble), Oliver Hoare (Dave Davies), Danny Horn (Ray Davies), Will Leonard (Grenville Collins/Ensemble), Michael Lepore (Peter Quaife/Ensemble), Ana Margaret Marcu (Rasa/Sister/Ensemble), Ben Mayne (Robert Wace/Ensemble), Kiernan McCabe (Mick Avory/Ensemble), Joseph Papke (Kassner/Ensemble), Kayla Shipman (Gwen/Waitress/Ensemble), Alek Boggio (Understudy), Grant Alexander Brown (Understudy), Joey Chelius (Understudy), Matthew Benenson Cruz (Understudy), Ben Izlar Jr. (Understudy), Laura Nelson (Understudy), Ashton Norris (Understudy),

CREATIVE TEAM
Ray Davies (Music, Lyrics, and Original Story), Joe Penhall (Book), Edward Hall (Director), Elliott Ware (Music Supervisor), Adam Cooper (Choreographer), Miriam Buether (Set and Costume Designer), Rick Fisher (Lighting Designer), Matt McKenzie (Sound Designer), Mason Moss (Music Director), Bob Mason (Chicago Casting), Andrew Fem | Casting By Them (New York Casting), Christopher Chase Carter (Associate Director), Max Fabian (Fight and Intimacy Choreographer),  Marie Ramirez Downing (Dialect and Vocal Coach), Emily Goodenough (Assistant Choreographer),  Milo Bue (Associate Scenic Designer), Ken Hampton (Associate Sound Designer), Jo Hoagland (Directing Apprentice), Christine D. Freeburg (Production Stage Manager), Danny Fender (Assistant Stage Manager), D&J Arlon (Executive Producer), Anna Vu (Production Assistant), Nat Treloar (Instrument Tech),

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