Dangerous Beauty

Book by Jeannine Dominy, lyrics by Amanda McBroom, music by Michele Brourman
Choreography by Robert LaFosse
Directed by Sheryl Kaller
Featuring Jenny Powers and Hollis Resnik
July 25-August 17, 2008
Thurs-Sat at 8pm, Sun at 2pm
Ethel M. Barber Theater

Jenny Powers, Jason Heymann, Rebecca Lynn Davis, Chris Strauss and Nina Dante in the American Music Theatre Project's world premiere musical production of "Dangerous Beauty," running from July 25-August 17, 2008, at the Ethel M. Barber Theater on Northwestern University's Evanston campus.

"In its meticulous structure, the variety of its characters, the lush, layered beauty of its vocal lines ... and, above all, the deep wit and intelligence of its lyrics, the show is exceptional." - Chicago Sun-Times

"A lush, melodic and richly satisfying score in gently Renaissance but thoroughly accessible mode" - Chicago Tribune

"This production is a veritable feast for the ears and eyes." - Centerstage.com

"The stellar cast, led by the tour de force performance by Jenny Powers ... delivers a wonderful evening of romantic musical drama." - Chicagocritic.com


A world premiere musical of passion, politics and poetry featuring the remarkable talents of Jenny Powers and Hollis Resnik, Dangerous Beauty tells the tumultuous tale of Veronica Franco, a notorious courtesan and poet of 16th century Venice. Through the loss of family fortune and her true love, Veronica recognizes that only as a courtesan will she retain access to an education and a place in the cultural and political life of her city. Featuring a score that combines the best of classical and pop styles, this story is based on Margaret Rosenthal's 1992 novel The Honest Courtesan and the New Regency motion picture Dangerous Beauty screenplay by Jeannine Dominy.


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