City of Angels Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Krannert Center at The Virginia Performance: begins at 7:00 p.m., Virginia Theatre
Music and Lyrics by Cy Coleman and David Zippel 203 West Park, Champaign, Illinois
Book by Larry Gelbart
Sarah Wigley, stage director
Michael Tilley, music director
A smart and stylish film noir musical, Tony Award-winner City of Angels captures the gritty sights and sounds of Hollywood’s classic detective movies, all set to a brilliant, bluesy jazz score. Written by the composer of Sweet Charity, it is the story of a screenwriter and the film he is writing—it was a triumph at Broadway’s Virginia Theatre, built by the very same architects that built its namesake in Champaign.
A few notes about this special opportunity in this beautiful and historic venue:
- Students who attend this KDR will need to respond with a short response (paragraph up to a page) to a prompt sent after the performance to receive KDR credit.
- Students will need to drive/bus to the Virginia Theatre (and should arrive by 6:30-6:45), and plan for shared rides back (you will be asked if you need a ride or can provide a ride when you register for this program).
- No ticket will be provided; simply by registering and having your registration confirmed you will have your name added to the list for entry.
- There will be an optional opportunity to ask Sarah Wigley questions after the performance.
*If registration if full email chp@illinois.edu to be added to the waitlist.
