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Natascia Diaz, Marc Kudisch, Julia Murney et al. Set for Signature Theatre Cabaret Series

Marc Kudisch
Marc Kudisch

The Arlington, Virginia-based Signature Theatre has announced the line-up for its annual Sizzlin’ Summer Cabaret series.

The 21/24 Signature Lab will kick off the series with a presentation of the new musical I Capture the Castle on July 16 and 17. Based on the renowned novel and film by Dodie Smith, the piece features music by Peter Foley with lyrics by Marion Adler and book by Kenneth Vega. Aaron Posner will direct a cast that includes Alexis Bronkovic, Zack Colonna, Lauren Culpepper, Susan Derry, Natascia Diaz, James Gardiner, Helen Hedman, Eric Hissom, James Konicek, Tim Rogan, and Danny Yoerges.

Among the solo artists featured in the series are Broadway veterans Marc Kudisch (July 27 & 28) and Julia Murney (August 3 & 4). Additional performers will include Will Gartshore (July 21 & 22), Peter Fox (July 22), Colleen McHugh (July 30), Bob McDonald (July 30), Lauren Williams (August 5), Erin Driscoll (August 5), and Sandy Bainum (August 6).

Signature will celebrate the magic of Irving Berlin with two performances of Let Me Sing and I’m Happy (The Music of Irving Berlin) on July 29, featuring Sherri L. Edelen, James Gardiner, Matt Pearson, and Bayla Whitten.

The cabaret series will also include an Open Mic Night on July 20, and a Revenge of the Understudies performance on August 6, with performances by actors who have understudied at Signature this past season, including Jonathan Atkinson, Bill Diggle, Katie Grace Heidbreder, Greg Maheu, Gia Mora, Chris Mueller, Gannon O’Brien, Kirstin Reigler, Tim Rogan, Rachel Schur, and Nadine Zahr.

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