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photo by colin b photography

Grease is now playing through March 15

more summer nights...

Marriott cast is hopelessly devoted to 'Grease'

Navigating the high school years has never been easy. The situation is particularly challenging for Sandy Dumbrowski, who is new to Rydell High School. It's even more complex because of her summer romance with classmate Danny Zuko. Their tale is told to a rock 'n' roll beat in the iconic musical "Grease" by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey Jan.

nov - dec 2019

Leryn returned for her third season of  A Christmas Carol at Drury Lane as Fan Scrooge and Belinda Cratchit.  Happy Holidays! 

july - august 2019

The Wizard of Oz at the Chicago Shakespeare Theatre on Navy Pier

march - june 2019

Catch Leryn as Sally Brown in...

YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN
DRURY LANE THEATRE THROUGH JUNE 1    
DIRECTED BY SCOTT CALCAGNO

november - december 2018

A CHRISTMAS CAROL

​Leryn spent the holiday season back at Drury Lane Oakbrook reprising her roles from last year: Fan and Belinda in a Christmas Carol!
November 23 - December 22
Directed by Scott Calcagno 

 oct 22, 2018 - equity joseph jefferson awards 

Performance by HAIR: THE AMERICAN TRIBAL LOVE-ROCK MUSICAL 
Nominated for Best Production, Ensemble, Director, Costume Design, and Lighting Design. 
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HAIR performance at the 2018 Jeff Awards. Photo by Bill Richert
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Nick Obis, Leryn Turlington, Zoe Benditt. Photo by Bill Richert
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Leryn Turlington, Lucy Godinez, Michelle Lauto, Mallory Maedke. Photo by Bill Richert
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Cast of Legally Blonde at the Jeff Awards. Photo by Bill Richert

august - october 2018

LEGALLY BLONDE
PARAMOUNT THEATRE

September 5 - October 21
as Kate, Chutney and Elle u/s​
DIRECTED BY TRENT STORK
MUSIC AND LYRICS BY LAURENCE O’KEEFE AND NELL BENJAMIN
BOOK BY HEATHER HACH
BASED ON THE NOVEL BY AMANDA BROWN AND THE METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER MOTION PICTURE

february - may 2018

Catch this clip of Leryn Turlington as Flaemmchen in Kokandy Productions' recent run of GRAND HOTEL

january - february 2018

Leryn has took a rather studious approach to winter by completing Folio I at the Chicago Shakespeare Theatre and beginning the Level 1 On-Camera Training Program at the Green Room Studio. She also joined the Actor's Equity Association in December! 

november - december 2017
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A christmas carol

Drury Lane Oakbrook presents Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. Adapted by William Osetek, directed by Scott Calcagno and music direction by Ann McMann. Leryn will be playing the roles of Fan and Belinda. 


​december 12, 2017


​Leryn will be performing with the Chicago Artists' Chorale on December 12, 2017. Get your tickets here.

The Chicago Artists Chorale, under the artistic direction of Tom Vendafreddo, will present the first concert of its fourth season on Tuesday, December 12th at 7:30pm at Old St. Patrick's Church (700 West Adams, Chicago, IL 60661)

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july - september 2017 

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Photo by Brett Beiner Photography

hair: the american tribal love-rock Musical 

Leryn recently played the role of Crissy in the Mercury Theater's production of HAIR: An American Tribal Love Rock Musical with music direction by Eugene Dizon, choreography by Chris Carter and direction by Brenda Didier. 

During the run of HAIR, the cast and company raised the following donations:
American Civil Liberties Union - $2,572.74
Southern Poverty Law Center - $3,816.00
The Wounded Warriors Project - $3,720.74
The American Red Cross (Hurricane Harvey Fund) - $3,969.05
International Rescue Committee - $3,468.70
United Nations Children's Fund - $4,255.66

"Mercury Theater Chicago, 3745 N. Southport Avenue - has announced the extension of our rousing rock musical HAIR: THE AMERICAN TRIBAL LOVE-ROCK MUSICAL through September 24th due to popular demand. HAIR has received an overwhelmingly enthusiastic response from critics and audience members alike." - BroadwayWorld

may - july 2017

Parade
may 24 - july 9, 2017

Leryn recently played the role of Iola Stover in Parade this summer at Writers Theatre, with music direction by Michael Mahler, choreography by Ericka Mac and 
direction by Gary Griffin.
​The company of Parade with Jason Robert Brown

june 2017

Nominations are out for the 44th Annual Non-Equity Jeff Awards, and Leryn has been recognized for her role as Darlene in Theo Ubique's recent production of Honky Tonk Angels. She is one of four nominees for the title of Actor/Actress in a Musical Revue. The ceremony will take place June 5th at the Atheneum.  

​january - march 2017

Leryn recently performed as Katherine in Love's Labour's Lost for 9 performances, including press opening. This production is directed by Marti Maraden and playing at the Chicago Shakespeare Theatre on Navy Pier, where Leryn is an understudy. See photos below!

2017

Honky Tonk Angels has opened at the Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre at the No Exit Cafe (6970 N Glenwood Ave) and the first review is in! 5-Stars, and a Jeff Recommendation. Running through January 29. 
The Nutcracker at the Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire is now open! Leryn is spending her mornings playing "Marie".  It is running November 10, 2016 - December 30, 2016.
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2016 

Bye Bye Birdie at the Drury Lane Theatre