Shake It Away: The Ann Miller Story
“Off the Porch” — Shake It Away: The Ann Miller Story
Written and performed by Kayla Boye
Directed by Michael Weber
Choreographed by Tammy Mader
Music Directed by Linda Madonia
On a soundstage at the 1970 MGM studio auction, dancer Ann Miller revisits the Golden Age of Hollywood and discovers her second act as a Broadway star. Featuring selections from the Great American Songbook, this love letter to entertainment is written by and stars Kayla Boye, who has appeared at Porchlight Music Theatre in Can-Can, Little Me, Billy Elliot, and New Faces Sing Broadway 1969.
This production’s world premiere tour includes:
- Off-Broadway – East to Edinburgh in New York (59E59 Theaters, July 15-19)
- Edinburgh Festival Fringe (theSpace at Surgeons’ Hall, August 1-9)
More at ShakeItAwayPlay.com
Photo by Heather Stumpf
Author’s Note
“At a time when so much is uncertain, our hearts long to feel unbridled joy. That is the essence of Ann Miller, whose talents graced the screen in pictures such as Kiss Me Kate, Easter Parade, and On the Town, and who danced her way around the world in productions such as Mame, Hello Dolly, and Sugar Babies. She embodied resilience by persevering through enormous challenges, and she always gave the best of her authentic self to audiences. I am so excited to share her story.”
Shake It Away Teaser
Video by Kayla Boye.
About “Off the Porch”
Created and led by Porchlight Music Theatre artistic associates, Off the Porch follows the great tradition of Chicago theatre by offering an open and safe environment for the exploration and creation of new musicals, adaptations and plays with music. Through this series, Porchlight nurtures local, regional and national talent by providing artistic resources to support the development of new musical works and by cultivating and showcasing the new work of composers, lyricists and playwrights.
MEET KAYLA BOYE
Enjoy a conversation between Shake It Away: The Ann Miller Story, playwright and star Kayla Boye and Porchlight Producing and Casting Associate Frankie Leo Bennett about the latest edition of our “Off the Porch” new work development series.
