Steve Edwards from WBEZ, Chicago's public radio station, interviewed me about The Roar of the Butterfly on April 18, and I performed two songs from the show with Jeremy Kahn on piano. Click here to hear or download it.
Rick Kogan interviewed me and Natalija Nogulich on Chicago's WGN 720 AM. Click here to hear or download it.
And my friends in Northwest Indiana threw the spotlight on my other great love: cooking. Click here to read the story.
Thanks to Chris Peppey for the video.
In 2012, the butterfly will roar! Keep up to date with the Butterfly Blog. You can always access it by clicking the "Roar Of The Butterfly" link on the left side of this page.
I am so thrilled about the show opening in May, and now I am pleased to announce my director will be film and stage actor/ director Natalija Nogulich, who will come in from Los Angeles to work on the project. To learn more about her, visit www.natalijanogulich.com.
"THE ROAR OF THE BUTTERFLY"
COMES TO VICTORY GARDENS RICHARD CHRISTIANSEN THEATER IN A LIMITED ENGAGEMENT MAY 3 – 20
Tickets on sale now
Preview performance
Wednesday, May 2 at 7:30
Press opening is Thursday, May 3 at 7:30 PM
For more information call the box office at 773-871-3000 or visit victorygardens.org
Book, music and lyrics by Spider Saloff
Contributing composers Jim Sellers and Steve Ramsdell
Directed by Natalija Nogulich
Music Direction Jim Sellers
Accompanist Jeremy Kahn
Set Design Dennis Mae
Lighting Design David Miller
Chicago Jazz magazine has just published a full-page review of The Three Ellas!
Click here to read it.
And Howard Reich has some kind words about my work at Katerina's.
Click here to read that piece.