“A Rollicking Good Time!” — Chicago Sun-Times “Endlessly Enthusiastic!” — Chicago Tribune “Not To Be Missed!” — WGN Behind the Curtain ★★★★★ — Around the Town
This is THE CHOIR OF MAN, an uplifting celebration of community and friendship where everyone is welcome! It’s a party…it’s a concert…it’s a theater experience unlike any before.
Set in the best pub in the world, a cast of nine (extra)ordinary guys combine hair raising harmonies, foot stomping singalongs, world class tap dance, and poetic meditations on the power of community. Featuring pop, classic rock, folk melodies, and pub anthems from artists such as Adele, Paul Simon, Katy Perry, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Luther Vandross and more, THE CHOIR OF MAN is 90 minutes of feel good entertainment that has something for everyone and is unlike anything else in Chicago!
With a working bar on stage, come ready to drink in the excitement. Raise a glass with us… Cheers!
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“A Rollicking Good Time!” Chicago Sun-Times “Endlessly Enthusiastic!” Chicago Tribune “Not To Be Missed!” WGN Behind the Curtain
★★★★★ Around the Town
This is THE CHOIR OF MAN, an uplifting celebration of community and friendship where everyone is welcome! It’s a party…it’s a concert…it’s a theater experience unlike any before.
Set in the best pub in the world, a cast of nine (extra)ordinary guys combine hair raising harmonies, foot stomping singalongs, world class tap dance, and poetic meditations on the power of community. Featuring pop, classic rock, folk melodies, and pub anthems from artists such as Adele, Paul Simon, Katy Perry, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Luther Vandross and more, THE CHOIR OF MAN is 90 minutes of feel good entertainment that has something for everyone and is unlike anything else in Chicago!
With a working bar on stage, come ready to drink in the excitement. Raise a glass with us… Cheers!
Booking information
Venue
Apollo Theater, Chicago
Running Time
90 minutes, no intermission
Age
Recommended for 10+
Ticket Prices
$35 - $109 subject to availability and ticket fee
Show Times
Evenings Tuesdays to Thursdays at 7:30pm Fridays at 7:30pm or 8pm* Saturdays at 8pm Matinees Thursdays at 2pm* Fridays at 4pm* Saturdays at 4pm Sundays at 2pm
*The Choir of Man alternates weekday matinees between Thursdays and Fridays every other week. If a particular Friday has a 4pm matinee then the evening performance that day will be at 8pm.
Production photographs from the West End production by The Other Richard.
Music
The Choir of Man features hits from artists such as Queen, Luther Vandross, Sia, Paul Simon, Adele, Guns & Roses, Avicii and Katy Perry in brilliant new vocal arrangements arranged by Jack Blume. You can listen to some of the tracks here on Spotify.
Cast
Marc
Akinfolarin
Bore
Paul
Deegan
Swing (Poet, Maestro, Hardman)
RJ
Griffith
Hardman
Ifan
Gwilym-Jones
Maestro
Norton
James
Swing (Beast, Bore)
Cal T
King
Beast
George
Knapper
Handyman
Benji
Lord
Joker
Mark
Loveday
Barman
Shane
McDaid
Poet
Kristian
Morse
Swing (Hardman, Barman, Romantic, Joker)
David
Shute
Swing (Romantic, Joker, Hardman, Barman)
Kevin James
Sievert
Romantic
Band
Rafe
Bradford
Bass, Double Bass
Seth
Pae
Violin, Viola, Piano
Scott
Simon
Drums, Percussion
Kelan M
Smith
Guitar, Banjo, Mandolin
Creative Team
Andrew Kay
Creator & Producer
Nic Doodson
Creator, Director & Producer
Jack Blume
Musical Supervisor, Vocal Arranger & Orchestrator
Freddie Huddleston
Movement Director & Choreographer
Ben Norris
Monologues Writer
Oli Townsend
Scenic Designer
Verity Sadler
Costume Designer & Co-Scenic Designer
Richard Dinnen
Lighting Designer
Sten Severson
Sound Designer
Debbie O'Brien
Casting Director (UK)
Claire Simon
Casting Director (USA)
Ali Higgins
Musical Director
Norton James
Resident Associate Director
Michael McBride
Resident Musical Director
Andrew Kay & Nic Doodson
Producers
Stephen Lindsay & Brett Sirota
Producers
Matt Weaver & Scott Prisand
Producers
The Everywhere Group
Producers
Venue & Ticket Information
Apollo Theater
2550 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
Parking The Apollo Theater is located in the heart of Chicago’s popular Lincoln Park neighborhood, with assisted valet parking at the north side of the building. More information is available here.
Public Transportation The Apollo is also easily accessible by CTA trains and buses. The Fullerton “L” stop (Red, Brown & Purple lines) is located only a few minutes away from the theater. Visit Transit Chicago to plan your trip.