Our 1 month of rehearsals in New York City flew by so fast, and we officially kicked off our tour in Schenectady NY in mid-September!

"A Chorus Line" at Porchlight Music Theatre was nominated for 2 Jeff Awards for 2019- For best musical mid-size, and best ensemble. I am so honored to have been a part of this cast, and miss everyone terribly!

Jeff-Award 2019 Nominee Announcement:

https://chicago.suntim...

Our complete cast for the First National Tour of the SpongeBob Musical was finally announced! SpongeBob will tour from September 2019- August 2020. Hope to see you in Bikini Bottom!

Playbill Cast Announcement:

http://www.playbill.com/article/the-spongebob-musical-nationa...

Bikini Bottom here I come!! I am so excited to announce that I will be hitting the road for the next 12 months to 30+ states across the US (and Canada!) with the First National Tour of The SpongeBob Musical! I am so incredibly grateful for this opportunity and cannot w...

I found out that I will be going on for the role of Ethel Toffelmier (my understudy track) for 6 performances, from Thursday-Sunday, July 18- July 21st!

Thank you to the Chicago Tribune Newspaper for the Shout Out!

https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/evanston/ct-evr-shout-out-ayana-strutz-tl-0718-20190715-enrknbu2bjdlncfoy3oyr6zkau-story.html

The Music Man at Goodman Theatre has announced its final extension to August 18th!

http://www.playbill.com/article/watch-scenes-from-mary-zimmerman-directed-the-music-man-at-the-goodman

Audiences love the Music Man!

Playbill video with The Music Man show clips:

http://www.playbill.com/article/watch-scenes-from-mary-zimmerman-directed-the-music-man-at-the-goodman

Photo credit: Liz Lauren

The Music Man was on ABC7 and WBBM news!

ABC7 News Segment:

https://abc7chicago.com/entertainment/the-music-man-cast-reflect-on-rehearsing-for-musical/5353775/

WBBM News Segment:

https://wbbm780.radio.com/the-music-man-goodman-theater

We are in our 3rd week of rehearsals for "The Music Man" at the Goodman Theatre, opening June 29! Here are some sneak peek pictures, taken by Liz Lauren!