I had the time of my life. A packed audience of family and friends, a cast of beautiful performers and musicians…an astonishing evening from start to finish. Whether you were there with me, or just there in spirit: thank you!
The Lincoln Squares are getting ready to record their first EP. Meanwhile, here’s a new videosong. Enjoy!
We’ll trade you the mp3 for your email address. Click here.
I’m getting ready for my very exciting show at Joe’s Pub, coming up Monday night March 12th at 10pm. Jessie and I sent a sneak peek video to theater-loving vloggers Patty and Emily. Enjoy!
…was a huge hit. We filled up the place beyond capacity and had a seriously great time. Diana and the Dishes followed us and did their delicious thing. If I can get my hands on audio/photos/video, I’ll put them up on here.
Thanks for visiting, you rare and noble few.
Okay, no direct mention of me, but they do discuss MURDER FOR TWO, SUMMERTIME, Chicago Shakespeare Theater and The Music Theatre Company. I feel like I’m in this one in spirit.
Regarding TMTC:
“There isn’t a better example of the fact that musical theater in the Chicago area has withstood its share of challenges, but definitely appears on the upswing.”
I finally redid my website! It’s been down for “maintenance” for over a year. No more! I like this new one a lot and I hope you will too.
Feel free to check out my bio, press articles, and assorted media by clicking on the links over to the left. And there’s a contact link there too if you’d like to drop me a line.
I’m excited about putting up more content in the coming weeks. Check back soon.
Thanks for stopping by!
- Alan
Alan Schmuckler is a Chicago-based actor, composer/lyricist, and singer/songwriter.
Onstage, he is a three-time Joseph Jefferson-nominated actor, for “Jerry/Daphne” in Sugar (Drury Lane Oakbrook Terrace – Actor in a Lead Role, Musical); six months as “Officer Marcus Moscowicz” in Murder For Two (Chicago Shakespeare Theater – Actor in a Lead Role, Musical); and “Marchbanks” in A Minister’s Wife (Writers’ Theatre – Actor in a Supporting Role, Musical).
Other credits include “Charley Kringas” in Merrily We Roll Along (The Music Theatre Company - Jeff nomination, Best Production, Musical); Fiorello! (TimeLine Theatre - Jeff citation, Best Production, Musical); as well as work with the Marriott Theatre, Lookingglass Theatre, Northlight Theatre, Drury Lane Water Tower Place, Noble Fool Theatricals, Provision Theater, and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. His regional credits include work at Indiana Repertory Theatre and Wagon Wheel Theatre.
Offstage, his new musical The Emperor’s New Clothes (book by David Holstein) enjoyed a critically acclaimed premiere production at the Tony-winning Chicago Shakespeare Theater the summer of 2010. He and Michael Mahler co-wrote book, music and lyrics for Chicago Shakespeare’s How Can You Run with a Shell on Your Back?, which premiered and remounted in 2007, and has since been produced nationwide, including at the Chicago Humanities Festival, the National Alliance for Music Theatre’s 21st Annual Festival of New Musicals, the Marriott Theatre, the Spirit of Broadway Theatre, Stages Theatre Company, and at numerous colleges, including Northwestern University.
Alan’s music and lyrics have been featured in the National Alliance for Music Theatre’s 2005 New Works Summit and 2007 Songwriters’ Showcase; in Chicago’s “Monday Nights, New Voices” series; at the Kennedy Center’s Millennium Stage; and at the York Theatre Company’s NEO6 Benefit Concert and the 4th Annual Broadway in South Africa Gala. His and Michael Mahler's songwriting can also be heard in their band, The Lincoln Squares.
Upcoming projects include Boyfred, a musical TV series co-created with Michael Mahler, Jarrod Zimmerman, Blake Silver and Bruce Helford, currently in development with Sony Television; and a new adaptation of Charles L. Mee’s Summertime, with Laura Eason and Jessica Redish, for Writers’ Theatre.







