RECOMMENDED – TimeOut Chicago
- EDITOR’S PICK: “Ridiculously entertaining” – Stephen Gossett, Flavorpill
Our latest stroke of genius combines the legendary music of Queen with an outrageous parody of the “Alien” films to create a wholly new comic rock spectacle. Our top-notch Queen tribute band features singing and dancing aliens, cross-gendered humans, and some of Chicago’s best singers and rock musicians.
Performers: Angela Johnson, Kieran Kredell, Jaclyn Keough, Ryan Lanning, Anne Litchfield, Tom McGunn, Meghan Murphy, Matt Porter, Monica Szaflik, Vallea Woodbury, & Scooty
Band: Nick Davio – Keyboard, Guitar, Vocals; Eric Engelson – Drums; Charlie Malave – Bass; Dave Saenger – Lead Guitar
Paired with our space rock spectacle is Battlesta
r Fantastica is a terrifyingly sexy sci-fi variety hour featuring burlesque & performance artists from across the galaxy. Hosted by Jyldo (FLOF and Poonie’s Cabaret) and Cameron Esposito (Side Mullet Nation). “Caution: may cause your Light Saber to extend due to inter-galatic and homo-robotic content.”
Critical praise:
- 3 stars “Bradley is a genuine creative talent.” - Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune/CBS-TV
- “A royally fun evening out” – Misha Davenport, Chicago Sun-Times
- RECOMMENDED – TimeOut Chicago
- EDITOR’S PICK: “Ridiculously entertaining” – Stephen Gossett, Flavorpill
- RECOMMENDED: “enGROSSing”, “delightfully captivating” - NewCity Chicago
- “Smart, polished, gender-bending fun” - Chicago Theater Blog
- “Outstanding cast”, “Your jaw will drop” - Deep Dish
- 4 stars ”a total musical experience!” – The Examiner
- Metromix Critic’s Pick & Best Bet
- “If you love the classic film Alien and the rock music from Queen then you’re going to love Alien Queen.” – Chicago Now: What’s a Boy to Do
- “Alien Queen will definitely rock you!” - ChateauGrrr
Creative Team
Created & Directed by Scott Bradley; Musical Direction by Nicholas Davio; Choreography by Jyl Fehrenkamp; Aliens Designed by Jabberwocky Marionettes*; Costume Design by Anna Glowacki; Graphic Artistry by Michael S. Miller; Stage Manager Ellen Willett; Deck Manager/ASM: Shelly Hanson; Scenic/Property Artistry by Joseph Ahn, T.L. Noble, and Josh Rosenthal. * alien soldiers by Anna Glowacki.