Music Theater Works Announces Cast and Creative Team for LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

Music Theater Works has announced the cast and creative team for the second production of its 2024 season, Little Shop of Horrors, at the North Theatre at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, from October 24 to November 17.

Little Shop of Horrors, with music by Howard Ashman and book and lyrics by Alan Menken, is directed by producing artistic director Kyle A. Dougan, choreographed by Reneisha Jenkins and musically directed by Linda Madonia.

The program includes a preview performance on Thursday, October 24 at 7:30 p.m. and a press opening on Friday, October 25 at 7 p.m. The schedule of performances is Wednesday at 2 p.m., Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 7:30 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m., with additional performances on Saturdays, November 2, 9 and 16 at 2 p.m. Tickets are now on sale from $19.50 to $106, with tickets for guests 25 and under available for half price at MusicTheaterWorks.com or by calling the Music Theater Works box office at the North Shore Center at 847.673.6300. Group discounts are also available for groups of 10 or more by calling 847.920.5360.

This spooky, fantastical musical comedy arrives just in time for Halloween and will have audiences howling with laughter. From award-winning duo Howard Ashman and Alan Menken (Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast and Aladdin), Little Shop Of Horrors is a sci-fi horror comedy meets love story meets rock musical. A carnivorous plant from outer space takes over the life of Seymour, an employee at Mushnik’s flower shop, and threatens to ruin his hopes of finding love with his secret crush, Audrey.

The cast of Little Shop of Horrors includes, in alphabetical order: Kiana Beverly (she/her, Chiffon); Michaela Dukes (she/her, Ronnette/Dance Captain); Jimmy Hogan (he/him, Seymour Krelborn); Sam Nachison (he/him, Orin Scrivello); China Orr (she/her, Crystal); Najee Musiq Rawls (he/him, Audrey II); Thomas M. Shea (he/him, Mr. Mushnik); Kayla Shipman (she/her, Audrey); Alex Villaseñor (he/him, Puppeteer); with Andrew John Baker (he/him, Seymour and Orin U/S); Kaitlin Feely (she/her, Audrey U/S); Samira Jasmine (she/her, Urchins U/S); Andrew Lund (they/they, Audrey II Puppeteer U/S); Ellie Mungo (she/her, Urchins U/S) and David Taylor (he/him, Audrey II U/S).

The Little Shop of Horrors creative team includes Kyle A. Dougan (any respect, director); Reneisha Jenkins (she/her, choreographer); Linda Madonia (she/her, musical director); Amber Wuttke (she/her, fight choreographer); Elena Patterson (they/they, intimacy choreographer); Kathy Logelin (she/her, dialect coach); Nathan Lamp (they/they, dramaturg); Andrew Lund (they/they, puppet trainer); Carli Shapiro (they/they, stage manager); Katie Meine (she/her, assistant stage manager and company director); Shane Cinal (he/him, set designer); Ellen Markus (she/her, prop master); Rachel M. Sypniewski (she/her, costume designer); Kristen Brinati (she/her, costume designer); Alice Salazar (she/her, Hair/Wig/Makeup Co-Designer); Melanie Saso (she/her, Hair/Wig/Makeup Co-Designer); Andrew Meyers (he/him, Lighting Designer); Cameron Koniarski (he/him, Master Electrician); Chelsea Lynn (she/her, Board Programmer); Matthew R. Chase (he/him, Sound Designer); Forrest Gregor (he/him, Production Sound Engineer); Abbey Nettleton (they/she, Audio Lead/A1); Reve Smith (they/them, Wardrobe Team); Andersonville Scenic Studios (Scenic Shop); and Chris Chase (he/him, Production Manager).

“Behind the Scenes with Thomas M. Shea”

Immediately following the Sunday, October 27 and November 3 matinees, audiences can join musical theater historian Thomas M. Shea, author of “Broadway’s Most Wanted,” for a post-show talk exploring the behind-the-scenes history of Little Shop of Horrors.

Binny’s Broadway Lounge

Music Theater Works donors and subscribers of all levels are invited to access Binny’s Broadway Lounge prior to the performance and during intermission of Little Shop of Horrors. Binny’s Broadway Lounge, sponsored by Binny’s Beverage Depot, is located on the second floor of the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie and offers complimentary beverages and snacks and does not require reservations. The lounge is available during Little Shop of Horrors on Wednesday, October 30 (opening at 1 p.m.) and Saturday, November 2 (opening at 6:30 p.m.).

Performance interpreted in ASL

The performance on Saturday, November 9 at 7:30 p.m. will be performed in ASL.

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