living the history
AUDITORIUM THEATRE
125TH ANNIVERSARY
LIVING THE HISTORY
AUDITORIUM THEATRE
125TH ANNIVERSARY
DECEMBER 9, 2014
Hosted by John Mahoney
Starring Patti LuPone, The Apollo Chorus, The Chicago Symphony Orchestra, singers Hlengiwe Mkhwanazi and Eric Owens from the Lyric Opera of Chicago, Joffrey Ballet, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and the "All-Star Band": Jim Peterik (Ides of March and Survivor) on guitar and vocals, Barbara Unger-Wertico on keyboard, Richard Patterson (Miles Davis and Michael McDonald) on bass and Paul Wertico (Pat Metheny Group) on drums.
Direction by Michael Weber
Music Direction by Doug Peck
Choreography by Brenda Didier
Exactly 125 years from when the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University opened its doors in 1889, the National Historic Landmark celebrated its milestone 125th Anniversary with a special performance, "Living the History - 125 Years of the Auditorium Theatre" on December 9, 2014. The celebratory evening included a star-studded program at the Auditorium Theatre, directed by Michael Weber, included a tribute to the diverse entertainment that has been, and continues to be presented at the theatre including symphonic music, opera, Broadway musicals, rock music and dance.