42 BALLOONS
Chicago Shakespeare Theater (2025)
Writer: Jack Godfrey
Director & Dramaturg: Ellie Coote
Orchestrator & Musical Supervisor: Joe Beighton
Choreographer: Alexzandra Sarmiento
Scenic Designer: Milla Clarke
Costume Designer: Natalie Pryce
Video Designer & Animator: Andrzej Goulding
Lighting Designer: Bruno Poet
Sound Designer: Paul Gatehouse
Music Director: Patrick B. Phillips
Casting: Bob Mason (Chicago); Patrick Goodwin CSA for The Telsey Office (NY)
Production Stage Manager: Jinni Pike
Producers: Kevin McCollum, Andy Barnes and Wendy Barnes, and Sonia Friedman Productions in association with Debbie Hicks, Sam Levy, KLIVE Entertainment Corp., Kenny Wax, and The Lowry
“extraordinary choreography by Alexzandra Sarmiento, this is more a work of art than a play.”
- Around The Town Chicago ★★★★
“The show is destined for Broadway with singable tunes, rip roaring choreography by Alexzandra Sarmiento”
“animated, pulsating Choreography by Alexzandra Sarmiento”
“Adding to the enjoyment is the often hilarious, period-appropriate dancing, choreographed by Alexzandra Sarmiento…which perfectly captures the essence of the '80s, bringing an authentic and energetic pop & lock and running man vibe to the stage”
“Alexzandra Sarmiento’s sharp, complex, and undeniably cool choreography”
