SKATES, co-created by Christine Rea (book/lyrics) and Rick Briskin (music/lyrics), with direction by Brenda Didier, choreography by Christopher Chase Carter (Siddons Artistic Council Member) and music direction by Daniel A. Weiss is a coming of age story with a twist. It’s 1994 and rock star Jacqueline Miller has a lot to celebrate. She’s headlining her first national tour, has a hit record and is riding high. In the midst of this, she has agreed to kick off the gala re-opening of her beloved childhood roller rink, Windy City Skates.
When complications hit her head-on, she takes a retrospective journey back to 1977 and finds herself again when she meets up with her 12-year-old self and all of the people who have made her who she is.
From the wisdom of the Ouija Board, to the power of All-Skate Saturday, SKATES explores the magic and hope of finding your one true love while still being true to yourself.
5:15 pm - Dinner at The Exchange in the landmark Railway Exchange Building with special guests to be announced.
7:30 pm - Join us for the world premiere of a new musical, Skates at the newly historic Studebaker Theatre. STARRING AMERICAN IDOL FAVORITES DIANA DEGARMO AND ACE YOUNG.
