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Jekyll & Hyde the musical on stage in Nebraska

TADA Productions and R. Dinsmore in cooperation with the Rococo Theatre, KFOR 1240, KLKN-TV, The Tool House, Spencer Gifts, Ethan Allen and MTI present the Midwest premiere of the musical Jekyll and Hyde! This gothic thriller is on stage for two nights only October 27th & 28th at the Rococo Theatre 134 N. 13th street in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Adapted from Robert Louis Stevenson's 1886 novella "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde," Jekyll & Hyde tells the story of Dr. Henry Jekyll, a brilliant young doctor and research scientist who, distraught over his father's mental illness, embarks upon a quest to isolate the dual elements of good and evil that are constantly struggling for supremacy inside every human being. However, when his experiment backfires, Jekyll inadvertently gives life to Edward Hyde, his evil alter ego, a murderous being who will let loose a reign of terror on the city of London and those who had ridiculed Jekyll's research.

With music by Frank Wildhorn (Civil War / The Scarlet Pimpernel) and Lyrics by Leslie Bricusse (Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory / Victor Victoria), this show features many of the most popular songs in theatre today, such as This is the Moment, Someone Like You and Once Upon A Dream. Jekyll and Hyde boasts an impressive cast selected from more than 50 who auditioned. Steven C. Rich portrays the title character(s) with the female lead characters of Emma and Lucy being portrayed by Amy Krivohlavek and Cris Rook.

Additional cast members include Patrick T. Harder (John Utterson), Neal Stenberg (Sir Danvers Carew), David Claus (Simon Stride), Kris Raasch (Spider), Jim Kelley (Bishop of Basingstoke), Emily Rassch (Lady Beaconsfield), Steve Pearson (Poole), Dwight Thiemann (General Glossop), Nellie (Angela Hunt), Don Cook (Lord Savage), Kelley Young (Mrs. Bisset) and John Cockerill (The Newsboy). The production is directed by award winning director Robert D. Rook with musical direction by Cris Rook and accompaniment by Beth Winterfeldt and Donna Harler-Smith. Scenic design and technical direction is by Erik Scot Voecks of Omaha’s Rose Theatre. Costumes are by Leann May-Burr, promotions assistance from Jay Kurtzer with Darlene Berks overseeing the box office.

Jekyll & Hyde was originally produced in 1990 at Houston's Tony Award-winning Alley Theatre. An instantaneous success with audiences and critics alike, it went on to break box office records, and its original run was extended four times during that first summer. In 1995, the show was remounted by Houston's Theater Under the Stars and Seattle's 5th Avenue Theater. Adding to the show's momentum, stars such as Liza Minnelli and The Moody Blues soon began to record songs from the show. Finally, on April 28, 1997, Jekyll & Hyde made its Broadway debut at the Plymouth Theatre. Another resounding success, this production was nominated for 4 Tony Awards.

Tickets go on sale at the Rococo Box Office October 1st and can be reserved by calling 476-4467. Prices are $20.00 for orchestra and loge seating with balcony seating available for $10.00. No food will be served during the nights of production, however drinks will be available before the show and during intermission. For interviews with members of the cast or production staff please call TADA Productions at 402-438-TADA.

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