Jekyll & Hyde Musical

UPDATE: The 10-time 2025 Jeff Award–nominated musical JEKYLL & HYDE will make its Broadway In Chicago debut at the Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place (175 E. Chestnut St.), September 8—October 25. 

For those unfamiliar with the 1886 original story of Jekyll and Hyde – – it is a tale of the strange case of Dr. Henry Jekyll, a fictional 19th century London physician who decides to experiment on himself using psychotropic drugs. In doing so he unleashes his own demon in the person of his alter ego Mr. Hyde.

This musical version of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic was originally conceived for the stage by Frank Wildhorn & Steve Cuden with music by Wildhorn and lyrics by Leslie Bricusse.

Directed by Derek Van Barham this production features tenor, David Moreland as Jekyll & Hyde who diligently adapts his voice and visage in a physically demanding transformation between each character as he struggles with the opposing forces of good and evil.

After selling out the initial run, Kokandy Productions has added eight additional performances through January 10, 2026 at Chopin Theatre, 1543 W. Division St., Chicago. Running time is 2 hours and 15 minutes with one intermission. For information and tickets visit kokandyproductions.com

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