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Off-Broadway Musical

Off-Broadway Musical

Fantasticks

The Fantasticks - 2016

Off-Broadway gives smaller, more experimental shows a place to thrive. While there ARE those shows that move on to Broadway, many productions find a home and loving audience Off-Broadway that gains them the popularity and recognition to live on in venues across the world. Specifically, Off-Broadway has provided the space for many revues, jukebox musicals, and smaller favorites, such as The Fantasticks, to entertain throngs of adoring audiences throughout the years. These musicals have proven just as popular with Great Lakes Theater audiences and have been sprinkled into our season since the 80s. Since 2016, an Off-Broadway musical has closed out our season in a big way as nostalgic favorites have taken that final slot in our lineup each season. Check out some of these fan favorites that have graced the GLT stage over the years!

Genreseries thethreepennyopera

The Threepenny Opera, 1989

Genre thunderknockingonthedoor

Thunder Knocking on the Door, 1999

Genre lonestarlove

Lone Star Love, or The Merry Wives of Windsor, Texas, 2001

Genre batboy

Batboy: The Musical, 2010

Genre thefantasticks

The Fantasticks, 2016

Genre foreverplaid main

Forever Plaid, 2017

Genre beehive main

Beehive - The '60s Musical, 2018

Genre milliondollarquartet

Million Dollar Quartet, 2019

Fun Facts

Remarkable ResemblanceOur Off-Broadway musicals have brought some realistic representations of some of music's finest to Great Lakes Theater's stage. Take a look at just some of those tremendous performances that transported us back in time to give us a glimpse of these greats in action!

Genre arethafranklin

Adrianna Cleveland singing Aretha Franklin.

Genre carlperkins

James Barry as Carl Perkins

Genre janisjoplin

Shelby Griswold singing Janis Joplin.

Genre elvispresley

Sean Michael Buckley as Elvis Presley

Genre tinaturner

Camille Robinson singing Tina Turner.

Genre jerryleelewis

Gabe Aronson as Jerry Lee Lewis

Dapper DesignDesigning these dynamic musicals takes loads of skill, preparation, and imagination to immerse audiences in the experience. Luckily, we have many talented individuals up for the task! From start to stage, their artistry is extraordinary.

Genre beehive lighting

Greg Hofmann, Lighting Designer | Beehive - The '60s Musical

Genre fantastick lighting

Mary Jo Dondlinger, Lighting Designer | The Fantasticks

Genre batboy design

Nicole Frachiseur, Costume Designer | Batboy: The Musical

Genre beehive costumedesign

Esther Haberlen, Costume Designer | Beehive - The '60s Musical

Genre setdesign fantasticks

Gage Williams, Scenic Designer | The Fantasticks

Genre foreverplaid design

Jeff Herrmann, Scenice Designer | Forever Plaid

Jukebox JoyOff-Broadway LOVES a jukebox musical. This trendy sub-genre has also been very popular with our audiences. Three out of the last four Off-Broadway Musicals we've produced have fallen into this category! 

Genre foreverplaid season

Forever Plaid, 2017

Genre beehive season

Beehive - The '60s Musical, 2018

Genre mdq

Million Dollar Quartet, 2019

Director's Night Insights - Great Lakes Theater's Off-Broadway Musicals

Click on the images below to listen to Director's Night pre-show discussion audio from our recent Off-Broadway Musicals to learn more about the productions!

Genre dna mdq
Genre dna beehive
Genre dna fantasticks
Genre dna batboy

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