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Based on the poems of T.S. Eliot, the show runs through May 25 at 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire, IL. Cats is directed and choreographed by multiple Jeff Award-winner Marc Robin with musical direction by Ryan T. Nelson.
The musical stars Heidi Kettenring as Grizabella and Matthew R. Jones as Old Deuteronomy, with William Carlos Angulo, Brian Bohr, Ellen Green, Shanna Heverly, Raymond Interior, Patrick Keefe, Jake Klinkhammer, Tammy Mader, Luke Manley, Christine Mild, Johanna McKenzie Miller, Alexandra Palkovic, Sagiya Eugene Peabody, Andy Planck, Liam Quealy, Buddy Reeder, Sam Rogers, Laura Savage, Summer Naomi Smart, Adrienne Storrs, Amanda Tanguay, J. Tyler Whitmer, George Andrew Wolff, and Melissa Zaremba.
The production team is led by the Marriott Theatre’s Lead Artistic Director Andy Hite. Set Design is by Tom Ryan, Costume Design by Nancy Missimi, Lighting Design by Jesse Klug, Sound Design by Bob Gilmartin and Properties Design by Sally Weiss. The Marriott Theatre orchestra is conducted by Musical Supervisor Patti Garwood. For more information, please visit MarriottTheatre.com for more information.
Welcome to Cats at the Marriott Theatre!
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This is me, George Andrew Wolff. I Play Gus, Growltiger and Bustopher Jones.
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My dressing room, also know as the ICEBOX- and I am okay with that! This is Gus’ crazy wig.
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All the necessities tucked away in the upper cabinet. A nice pink lady apple for intermission, some dried edamame, ibuprofen, Emergen-C, pretzels, and, oh yes, always fresh ground coffee. I may have a coffee pot in my dressing room.
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Broadway star Jessie Mueller, and friend to many of us here at her old stomping grounds, left behind a pair of sensible grey fingerless gloves that Gus the Theatre Cat wears in Act 2. They are BEAUTIFUL, and I am happy to wear them.
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And, sometimes you ask Grizabella (the amazing Heidi Kettenring) to snap a picture of you getting into your makeup.
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This magical, Mister Mistoffelees (Sagiya Eugene Peabody) stretches and stretches and soars through the air. Magical, indeed.
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“He’s got Agnes Moorhead eyes” is the tune Old Deuteronomy (Matthew R. Jones) sings each day as he gets his face on.
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Sometimes, even Jellicle cats are forgetful. Nothing is worse than having to "unpeel" yourself from a unitard to put on your mic or your tail.
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Patrick Keefe (Quaxo) and Ellen Green (Victoria) are curious cats, ready to start Act 1.
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Johanna McKenzie Miller (Jellylorum) is touching someone else’s prop. She may get fired for that.
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A powdered cat is a happy cat. Just ask Liam Quealy, Jake Klinkhammer, Brian Bohr, Patrick Keefe or Luke Manley. Actually, ask the other cats who have to snuggle with them.
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Sam Rogers (Plato/Macavity) is a cat in the making. Actually, he’s two cats!
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Almost ready! Raymond Interior, Buddy Reader (who also designed our terrific makeup), Eugene Peabody, William Carlos Angulo, and Luke Manley.
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Jellicle cats help each other get ready. Summer Naomi Smart (Bombalurina) fastens Raymond Interior (Alonzo).
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With a wink and a smile, Carbucketty (Adrienne Storrs) relaxes before taking to the stage.
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Sometimes Jellicle cats close their eyes while awaiting their next entrance. (Johanna McKenzie Miller)
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Skimbleshanks (Brian Bohr) is about and on the move!
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Skimbleshanks the railway cat!
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Jesse Klug (Lighting Design) and Thomas M. Ryan (Set Design) along with Nancy Missimi (Costume Design) have transformed the Marriott’s arena stage into a completely different world. Beautiful!
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Must be a two show day, with some time to kill. MARIO KART! Sam Rogers, Lim Quealy, Amanda Tanguay and Raymond Interior.'
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The girl cat wins every time.
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Jellicle cats need a sensible salad. J Tyler Whitmer (Tumblebrutus) and Laura Savage (Rumpelteazer)
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A Cat rub. Summer Naomi Smart (Bombalurina) and Jake Klinkhammer (Rum Tum Tugger).
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Heidi Kettenring (Grizabella) is having her coffee. Please join her. She’s a lonely, sad cat… but what she’s about to see on Facebook will BLOW HER MIND.
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Storytime, gather in. Heidi Kettenring reads to Shanna Heverly (Sillabub), Alexandra Plakovic (Demeter) and Melissa Zaremba (Tantomile).
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Becoming the fierce felines. Adrienne Storrs (Carbucketty), Shanna Heverly (Sillabub) and Alexandra Palkovic (Demeter).
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On a two show day, we’re talking a thousand cues! Terry Ghiotto (ASM)
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Tammy Mader (JennyAnyDots) is in there somewhere!
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Too many cats to name them all… Come see us in person!
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Cats are not allowed on the furniture.
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Sometimes, Old Deuteronomy (Matthew R Jones) forgets things. Like pants.
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Bob Silton (wardrobe) has about ten minutes before the crazy show gets him moving!
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House Manager Jeff Mason has the greatest team of ushers – every one a true delight!
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Sound designer Robert E. Gilmartin and Engineer James Guess are always thrilled to hear my voice through their headphones.
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Heidi Kettenring (Grzabella) takes a visit from the ridiculously friendly and super-talented Michael Hendricks (Stage Manager), while James Guess (sound Engineer) spies.
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Michael Hendricks (Stage Manager), that bottle of ibuprofen may not be enough.
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A welcome visit from Amanda Corcoran (Administrative Assistant) means J Tyler Whitmer (Tumblebrutus) can take a break from his kitty creation.
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Ellen Green (Victoria) spends some time texting, stretching.
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Get ready for the Jellicle Ball! Amanda Tanguay (Etcetera) and Alexandra Palkovic (Demeter).
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Soup! Every cat loves Soup! Patrick Keefe (Quaxo)
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Samantha Holmes (Wardrobe Supervisor) can heal kittens tails, feet, and ears… she’s our resident veterinarian!
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Laura Savage (Rumpelteazer) sneaks into the hall to powder off.
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Lara Savage (Rumpelteazer) and George Andrew Wolff (Gus, Bustopher). I’d better hurry!
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My coffee pot, and Bustopher’s wig. A perfect combination.
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Patrick Keefe (Quanzo) and Luek Manley (Coricopat) powder, and powder and powder.
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Jellicle cats do sixty-five squats.
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Jellicle cats hold the last one for ten seconds.
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Before (Brian Bohr)
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After (Skimbleshanks)
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William Carlo Angulo needs the vet to look at his paws.
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Melissa Zaremba (Tantomile) leaving a note for wardrobe. These costumes get quite a work out!
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A Wednesday matinee with an audience almost ready for the kitty invasion… they have no idea!
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Amanda Tanguay (Etcetera) cannot avoid the pesky fans. With Liam Quealy (Munkustrap)
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Two-show day means there’s time for a trip to the grocery!
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All that dancing means a little extra support is needed from two of the greatest voices in the theatre…. Christine America Mild and Andy Planck.
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Shanna Heverly (Sillabub ) and Adrienne Storrs (Carnucketty) bond before the chimes strike midnight.
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SURPRISE! It’s Cats! Shanna Heverly, Heidi Kettenring and Brian Bohr
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This CAT is ready… are you????
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Places! Alright kittens, let’s go… a lot of the cats are already perched above the audience on the catwalks…
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Amanda Tanguay (Etcetera) channels Rosie the Riveter to get it done for her country.
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Raymond Interior (Alonzo) is ready to get up in some laps.
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