The debut of the Encore Nights cabaret series invites audiences to revel in the rogues, mischief-makers, and larger-than-life characters of the musical theatre world. From deliciously wicked showstoppers to unexpected hidden gems, performers will bring Broadway’s most infamous villains to life in an evening of music, character, and fun.
Directed by Lisa Gaye Dixon and J.W. Morrissette
Music Direction by Justin M. Brauer
Choreography by Alexandra Barbier
University of Illinois Department of Theatre
JW Morrissette and Lisa Gaye Dixon, Directors
Justin M. Brauer, Music Director
Joe Bowie and Lisa Gaye Dixon, Choreographers
Cancelled due to COVID-19 response
Abby Gailey, director
Justin M. Brauer, music director
Lauren Ramshaw, choreographer
Illinois Theatre, October 18-28, 2018
Directed by J.W. Morrissette
Music Direction by Justin M. Brauer and Michael Tilley
Choreography by Philip Johnston
Department of Theatre, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
JW Morrissette, Director
Justin M. Brauer, Music Director
Faculty:
Dawn Harris
Sarah Wigley Johnson
Michael Tilley
Justin M. Brauer
Caitlin Richardson
Jeeson Eun
Grace Currie
Dr. Bridget Sweet, conductor
Justin M. Brauer, accompanist
Presented by Parkland Theatre
Director - Julia Megan Sullivan
Music Director - Justin M. Brauer
Choreographer - Tanya Picard
Department of Theatre, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
JW Morrissette, Director
Justin M. Brauer, Music Supervisor
Presented by Parkland Theatre
Director - Latrelle Bright
Music Director - Justin M. Brauer
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As part of a collaboration of the Banks Bridgewater Lewis Fine Arts Academy and Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, this production of Dreamgirls will showcase local talent from the surrounding communities.
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I'm returning for my second year at ISYM, hosted by the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign School of Music, to serve as a coach/accompanist for the week-long musical theatre camp, working with Professors Dawn Harris, Sarah Wigley Johnson, Michael Tilley, and 35 students grades 8-12.
Instructors - Tom Mitchell, JW Morrissette, Justin Brauer
Urbana Park District Youth Summer Theatre
Director - Kyle A. Thomas
Music Director - Justin M. Brauer
Choreographer - Maggie Kinnamon
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I'll serve as accompanist for the ISYM Junior Chorus at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign School of Music, working with Professor Bridget Sweet and students grades 6-8.
I'll serve as a coach/accompanist for ISYM at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign School of Music, working with Professor Dawn Harris and 35 students grades 8-12.
The Celebration Company at the Station Theatre
Director - Kyle A. Thomas
Music Director - Justin M. Brauer
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Champaign Park District
Director - Patty Dudley
Vocal Director - Hannah L. Dole
Choreographer - Monica Samii
Orchestra Director - Justin M. Brauer
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