The Factory Theater and Lindley and Hall Productions are proud to announce the cast and creative team for Stabbed in the Heart, opening August 22. The production runs through September 28 with music by Nate Hall, book and lyrics by Nate Hall and Cody Lindley and directed by Braxton Crewell. Performances will take place at The Factory Theater, 1623 W. Howard St. Previews for Stabbed in the Heart are Thursday, Aug.15 - Saturday, Aug. 17 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 18 at 3 p.m. Press opening will be Thursday, Aug. 22 at 8 p.m. The performance schedule includes Thursday, Friday and Saturday performances at 8 p.m., with Sunday matinees at 3 p.m. An understudy performance will occur on Thursday, Sept. 19 at 8 p.m. and there will be an accessibility performance on Sunday, Sept. 8 at 3 p.m. Tickets for Stabbed in the Heart are $35 and may be purchased through the Box Office by calling 312-275-5757 or by visiting TheFactoryTheater.com.
Halloween meets Spring Awakening in this original horror rock musical. Lia feels out of place when her college roommate, Trish, makes her tag along for a cabin weekend with her old high school friends. Their fun-filled weekend becomes blood-soaked when a menacing killer starts slaughtering teens left and right. Navigating through young love, toxic relationships, and the connections that last a lifetime, Lia must face a gaslighting killer and her own anxiety while trying to save her new friends.
The Stabbed in the Heart cast includes Madeline Ackerlund* (Trish); Grant Brown+ (Zach); Katy Campbell* (swing) Michael Davis Arnold+ (swing) Tim Huggenberger+ (Jeff/Craig US); Tori Londrigan* (Nicky); Anna Marie Garcia* (Diane/Trish US) Sam Martin+ (Craig/Zach US); Zach Moore^ (Brent); Jasmine Robertson* (Lia); and Jacqui Touchet= (Brenda/Lia US).
The role of “Doctor Painmore” will be played by a rotating cast that includes Jack Chylinski#; Liz Falstreau*; Alex Iaobucci+; Mike Idalski^; Michael Jones+~; Julie Peterson* and Chase Wheaton-Werle+~.
The Stabbed in the Heart creative team includes Nate Hall+ (co-writer/producer); Cody Lindley+ (co-writer/producer); Braxton Crewell# (director); Evan Cullinan+ (music director); Carli Shapiro# (stage manager); Becca Holloway* ** (production manager); Manuel Ortiz+~ (set designer); Hunter Cole# (asst. set designer); Arabella Zurbano* (scenic charge); Miranda Hernandez* (technical director/master carpenter); Ellie Humphrys>✝ (light designer/master electrician); Isaac Mandel+ (sound design); Kendra Long* (prop designer); Vicki Jablonski* (costume designer); Hannah Rose Silverman* (choreographer); Lana Whittington> (fight/intimacy choreographer) and Tristan Hall# (asst. fight/intimacy choreographer).
The Stabbed in the Heart band includes Jeremy Barzon (percussion); Elizabeth Bagby (guitar) and Stephen McClure (bass).
~ Denotes The Factory Ensemble, ✝ Denotes Factory Artistic Associate,
** Denotes The Factory Theater Ensemble Emeritus
Pronoun Key: + (he/him/his); * (she/her/hers); ^ (they/he); = (they/she/he); # (they/them/theirs); > (she/they)
ABOUT NATE HALL, co-writer/producer
Nate Hall is a New Mexico/Texas transplant to Chicago since 2018. Chicago acting credits include Hedwig & The Angry Inch (Haven Theatre), 9 to 5 (Metropolis Performing Arts Center), Valhalla (The Plagiarists), Notes and Letters, The Ballad of Lefty & Crabbe, Moby Dick: A Musical, Adventurers (Underscore), Things I Could Never Tell Stephen (Pride Arts), Bonnie & Clyde, The Fantasticks (Madkap Productions), Lucky: A Musical (Second City), Other Credits: Kirche Kuche Kinder (Provincetown Tennessee Williams Festival).
ABOUT CODY LINDLEY, co-writer/producer
Originally from Texas, Cody Lindley has made his home in Chicago for over 11 years and has performed in numerous Chicago stage productions - mostly at iO and CIC theater pre-Covid. Since the pandemic, he's shifted to writing and hosting podcasts. You can hear his voice on Franchise Fanatics or Hello Movie Podcast.
ABOUT LINDLEY AND HALL PRODUCTIONS
Cody Lindley and Nate Hall met in the green room of a production of Twelfth Night and hit it off from that moment onward. Stabbed in the Heart marks their first collaboration, naturally combining their talents. The show combines the love each has for rock musicals and slasher films, interweaving the suspense and spectacle at the heart of those two genres. Nate’s lyrics and musical knowledge blend perfectly with Cody’s humor and dialogue, and the duo hopes you enjoy their murderous musical debut.
ABOUT THE FACTORY THEATER
For 30 years, the Factory has created its shows from scratch, doing exactly the kind of theater they wanted to do. From writing workshops to the closing night bash, Factory shows are a unique experience that fits its exacting standards: original, bold, and full-tilt. Its shameless ensemble is an ambassador of a good time, ensuring Chicago remains heartily entertained.
The Factory Theater and Lindley and Hall Productions are proud to announce the cast and creative team for Stabbed in the Heart, opening August 22. The production runs through September 28 with music by Nate Hall, book and lyrics by Nate Hall and Cody Lindley and directed by Braxton Crewell. Performances will take place at The Factory Theater, 1623 W. Howard St. Previews for Stabbed in the Heart are Thursday, Aug.15 - Saturday, Aug. 17 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, August 18 at 3 p.m. Press opening will be Thursday, Aug. 22 at 8 p.m. The performance schedule includes Thursday, Friday and Saturday performances at 8 p.m., with Sunday matinees at 3 p.m. An understudy performance will occur on Thursday, Sept.19 at 8 p.m. and there will be an accessibility performance on Sunday, Sept. 8 at 3 p.m. Tickets for Stabbed in the Heart are $35 and may be purchased through the Box Office by calling 312-275-5757 or by visiting TheFactoryTheater.com.