The performance is 90 minutes with a 10 minute intermission. The Bar at the Dunes, serving wine, beer and soft drinks, is open one hour before showtime.

“A Grand Night for Singing” is a musical revue showcasing the work of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein.  

Steve Scott, DST Artistic Director, said audiences will enjoy 30 songs from hit musicals, such as “Oklahoma!,” “Carousel,” “The Sound of Music,” “South Pacific,” and “The King and I.”  

“It’s a nostalgic look back at two of the great creators of the classic American musical. You’ll be tapping your toes and humming along in a joyful evening filled with fresh takes on the music you love.” 

Lauren Katz is directing DST’s production of “A Grand Night for Singing.” She is a freelance director, dramaturg, and teaching artist who has worked with numerous Chicago theatre companies, including Goodman Theatre, Steppenwolf Theatre Company and Victory Gardens. This is her DST directing debut.  

Katz said, “I'm very much looking forward to joining the Dunes this summer! I have been a fan of Rodgers and Hammerstein for years, and I am excited to collaborate with Andrew and these excellent actors to bring the magic and romance of this popular music into the current moment. We invite you to join us for a night of summer fun, and let the music transport you as we learn about the highs and lows of falling in love.”  

Andrew Flasch, music director for “A Grand Night for Singing,” is a DST veteran who has provided music direction for numerous productions, most recently “Next to Normal.” Flasch is a Chicago based music director, vocal director, keyboardist, composer, arranger, and music educator. He currently runs an online piano studio with an emphasis on jazz and music theory. 

Six talented vocalists will share the DST spotlight:  

Garrett Gagnon is a freelance actor in film/television and theatre. Originally from Vermont, he received his theatre training at Pine Manor College and Boston College in Massachusetts. 

Danielle Kerr is a Chicago-based actor and longtime Rodgers and Hammerstein enthusiast. She received a bachelor’s degree in theatre and English from Northwestern University. 

Sierra Jimenez is a Southern California native who is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in musical theatre at Oklahoma City University. 

Maya Pierce is a Chicago-based actor and a recent graduate of Northwestern University, where she studied musical theatre and computer science. Ms. Pierce will be performing July 23-24.

Caitlin McNichol will be performing July 29-31. Caitlin is a Chicago based actor and we most recently seen as Titania in the DST 2021 production of Midsummer Night's Dream.

Max DeTogne is a Chicago-based actor most recently seen on DST’s 2022 summer stage as Dan in Next to Normal. 

More information about the actors can be found at dunesARTS.org/artists

Tickets for “A Grand Night for Singing” are on sale at dunesARTS.org. Tickets may also be purchased one hour before showtime at the door. Discounts are available for students, seniors and groups of 5 or more.  

Dunes Summer Theatre is located at 288 Shady Oak Drive, Michigan City, IN 46360. Email: dunestheatre@gmail.com. 

For reservations or questions, please call the box office at 219-879-7509. 

PHOTO: Maya Pierce, Sierra Jimenez, Danielle Kerr, Max DeTogne, Garrett Gagnon