John and Jen

[rockstar]

Hey Guys-I just read that John and Jen is going to be on at Chapel off Chapel in september. Andrew Lippa who wrote the Wild Party wrote this. I've heard a few songs from it and totally love it. John is going to be Chris Durling.He's so hot! just did follies and is in Damn Yankees. He's in everything. And Jen is Lisa-Marie Charalambous. I heard her sing not that long ago at a concert and she is amazing. She's done lots of big shows too.

I've copied the show info from the Chapel website.

Lisa- Marie Charalambous and Chris Durling star in the Victorian Premiere of Andrew Lippa's

John & Jen
Directed by Terence O'Connell

A truly original musical that takes a look at the complexities of relationships between brothers and sisters and parents and children. The story is set against the background of a changing America between 1950 and 1990.

John & Jen is a tour-de-force chamber musical for two actors, who travel from childhood through to adolescence and beyond. A gem of a show, brimming with intelligence, wit and beautiful melodies by award-winning American composer Andrew Lippa (The Wild Party and You're a Good Man Charlie Brown).

John & Jen is about connections, commitments and the healing of the human heart.

'A little show that packs a punch.' - New York Times

Dates: 12 - 28 September
Preview 12 September
Times: Thurs - Sat 8pm, Sun 5pm
2pm Matinee Fri 26
Tickets: $30.00 Full, $25.00 Concession, Groups 10+ and Preview
(+ transaction fee) BUY TICKETS NOW!

***Special Note: All performances taking place in the Loft are subject to a lockout policy. Please make sure you arrive a minimum of 15 minutes prior to the performance start time.

www.chapeloffchapel.com.au Phone: [phone]

[lisechara]

Thanks Rockstar! So great you posted that!

Lisa-Marie Here! As co-producer and cast, I'm really pleased to say John&Jen is going really well. We're all so proud and happy with the show. Thanks to everyone who has seen it so far! There are only 5 shows to go!

The reviews have been terrific. I will post the links below in case you want to know more about the story and the production.

It's been a pleasure to work on and am thrilled people have come up after the show to share their personal stories with me. Come along one night this week and say hi!

You'll get to see my spunky and very talented co-star, Chris Durling before he runs off to play Chris in High School Musical. He's brilliant in this show as the two Johns! And the very talented Vicki Jacobs-MD, and Lachlan Dent on cello, as well as myself.


Remaining Shows: Thurs 25th 8pm
Fri 26th 2pm & 8pm
Sat 27th 8pm
Sun 28th 5pm

Limited tix left for some shows. Smarter to pre-book.

Hope to see you there!!


Reviews below:

www.theage.com.au/news/national/class-act-as-two-shine/2008/09/18/1221331035916.html
www.australianstage.com.au/reviews/melbourne/john-and-jen-1876.html
www.aussietheatre.com/revjohnjen.htm
theatrepeople.com.au/review_articles/2008/september/review_chapeloffchapel_jonandjen.htm
www.artshub.com.au/au/news.asp?sc=&sId=174140&sType=review
Herald Sun out this week!

[Buff]

Firstly Lisa-Marie - Welcome!

Some great reveiws there - congratulations. I wish I could get to see the show, but unfortunately, it's not possible. (one of the drawbacks of living in Tassie!)

Hopefully lots of people get along to support the show.

Buff

[Sally]

I saw it last Thursday and definitely recommend it.

[Talissa]

Definitely seconding that. Only a couple of performances to go, but it's a beautiful show, and done well enough that it made me cry!