July 13
August 27, 2017
in CST's Courtyard Theater
based on the DreamWorks Animation Motion Picture
book by Kevin Del Aguila
original music + lyrics by
George Noriega + Joel Someillan
directed & choreographed by Rachel Rockwell
Spectacular... flashy, fantastic and just plain fun. A stellar cast of some of Chicago’s finest talents!
Chicago Theatre Review
A wild and wacky adventure awaits Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Gloria the Hippo, Melman the Giraffe and those pesky, plotting Penguins when they stage a jailbreak from New York’s Central Park Zoo. After busting out of their home and landing on the faraway island of Madagascar, these furry friends encounter the madcap antics of the outrageous King Julien and his fellow island inhabitants in a musical celebration of friendship. The nonstop escapades and rollicking pop score will have audiences of all ages wanting to “Move It, Move It!” with their favorite characters. Share the wonder and delight of live theater with the young people in your life this summer with this family-friendly 70-minute adaptation.
“70 minutes of non-stop joy! Irresistible actor-singer-dancers take full command of the stage," declares Chicago Sun-Times.
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Celebrated Chicago director Rachel Rockwell returns for her tenth production at CST.
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Creative Team
Rachel Rockwell Director/Choreographer
Jermaine Hill Music Director
Scott Davis Scenic Designer
Jesus Perez Costume Designer
Jesse Klug Lighting Designer
Shawn Sagady Projections Designer
Sarah Ross Puppetry Designer
Ray Nardelli Sound Designer
Richard Jarvie Wig and Make-Up Designer
Matt Deitchman Orchestrator
Ericka Mac Associate Director/Choreographer
Cast
Jordan Brown Alex
Sam Shankman Kowalski/Ensemble
Ciera Dawn Ensemble
Gilbert Domally Marty
Lisa Estridge Gloria
Aaron Holland King Julien
Ron King Ensemble
Garrett Lutz Ensemble
Leah Morrow Skipper
Hanah Rose Nardone Candy
Stephen Schellhardt Melman
Erica Stephan Private
Adrienne Storrs Rico
Holly Strauder Ensemble
