SONG MAN DANCE MAN

by Jon Peterson

Milwaukee Repertory Theater, Stackner Cabaret (LORT D)
November 4th, 2011 - January 8th, 2012

Extensive revision and reconception of extant show exploring song and dance performance tradition throughout the 20th century through text, more than two dozen songs, and significant dance component.

PRODUCTION CLOSED AS TOP-TEN BEST-SELLING PRODUCTION IN THE HISTORY OF MILWAUKEE REPERTORY THEATER'S STACKNER CABARET (MORE THAN 125 PRODUCTIONS SINCE 1987)

production played to 96.2% capacity over ten-week run

ACCLAIM

"...a worthy addition to The Rep's season...two energetic hours...emotionally charged second half...lights-out..." Mike Fischer, Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

"...100-minute tour de force...electric presence which commanded the room...heartfelt homage rather than a string of pale imitations...the fiercest and most furious "Mack the Knife" I've ever heard...the more operatic tunes build to convincing heroic climaxes..." Tom Strini, UrbanMilwaukee.com

PRODUCTION PHOTOS / VIDEO

All photos by Michael Brosilow except as indicated.

SONG MAN DANCE MAN preview video courtesy of Milwaukee Repertory Theater.

SONG MAN DANCE MAN scene sample courtesy of Milwaukee Repertory Theater.

CAST / CREATIVE

Director: Brent Hazelton +
Musical Director: Jack Forbes Wilson *
Scenic Designer: Courtney O'Neill #
Lighting Designer: Lee Fiskness #
Costume Designer: Rachel Laritz #
Stage Manager: Sarah Deming-Henes *
Stage Management Intern: David Hartig

Song Man Dance Man: Jon Peterson *
Pianist: Jack Forbes Wilson *

* AEA + SDC # USA