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May 5 - June 27, 2027
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Hershey Felder: The Piano and Me

"You must promise me one thing. That no matter what happens in your life, never stop playing the piano."
– Lessy Ahkenazi Kimmel


  • Book by Hershey Felder
  • With music by Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin, Bartok, Liszt, Rachmaninoff, Gershwin and Williams
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Hershey Felder...as himself...and sixteen other people in a poignant and profoundly touching portrait of the power of music.

"Felder's mix of music, storytelling and well-timed humor shine... A deeply intimate look at an amazing artist"
– Theater by the Bay

Synopsis

Hershey Felder: The Piano and Me

Hershey Felder, known for his hit portrayals of musical geniuses in his beloved composer series, now takes the stage as a different musical artist: himself. In this deeply moving new play, Felder pulls back the curtain on his own story. Growing up in Montreal as the child of Polish and Hungarian immigrants, a young Felder discovers the piano, its captivating music connecting him to his unsuspected heritage, while opening up a remarkable new world full of adventure, possibility, heartbreak, and connection.  

Featuring performances of beloved compositions by Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin, Liszt, Rachmaninoff, Bartók, and more, Hershey Felder: The Piano and Me recounts the inspiration behind Felder’s illustrious career of more than 6,000 performances across the globe and offers a poignant and profoundly touching portrait of the power of music.   

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Alexandra C. & John D. Nichols Theatre

325 Tudor Court Glencoe, Illinois, 60022

Accessibility

Fully ADA accessible with wheelchair seating available

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Free parking is available in the Tudor Court lot, and street parking is readily available

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