Dreaming of a David Bowie Christmas? New Millennium Theatre Company Brings “Lost” Christmas Special to Chicago Stage
Chicago, IL – On November 21 you better not pout and you better not cry because David Bowie’s coming to town in New Millennium Theatre Company’s (NMTC) latest production: The David Bowie Hepzikat Velvet Flarney Solstice Spectacular…Live From Space! (David Bowie’s Christmas Special 1977 Network Edit). In this high energy holiday romp, based off a fictional Christmas Special that never was, audiences will be treated to a star studded tribute to the classic Andy Williams Christmas Specials of the 70s. This one of kind variety show spectacular features the kind of star power that only ‘Ziggy Stardust’ could command. Character appearances by Mick Jagger, Annie Lennox, Iggy Pop, Marianne Faithfull, Nipsey Russell, and Charo are just the tip of the iceberg; a special appearance by the Ghost of Freddy Mercury will remind us all of the joy of brotherhood and spirit of giving that the holiday and Solstice season brings. And when the mysterious Bizarro Bowie appears to reveal his jaded past, it’s a race for time to save the holidays from the ultimate universal implosion. But with this many celebrities, what could possibly go wrong?
Writer/Director Steven Attanasie, whose previous New Millennium credits include Cubicle: An Office Space Musical and Manos: Rock Opera of Fate believes the production came from the bottomless pit of some network archive. “Thinking about a David Bowie special that never aired was all the spark I needed even though it has resulted in several mental breakdowns. When you’re dealing with the kind of egos that these characters bring out in actors, you kind of expect that,” says Attanassie. Matt Russell, who has taken on the role of Bizarro Bowie agreed when adding, “to fully realize the role, I’ve had to sleep with a bag of glitter every night.”
The David Bowie Hepzikat Velvet Flarney Solstice Spectacular…Live From Space! kicks off New Millennium Theatre Company’s tribute to the holiday season, with the Flaming Dames Torch Cabaret opening their new revue ‘Have a Very Sexy Christmas’ December 5th down the street at the popular Spot bar and restaurant. Entering the final months of their 10th anniversary season, New Millennium Theatre Company have become veterans at bringing seasonal spirit with a twist to Chicago’s north side with past hits like The Flaming Dames in Naughty and Nice and Sin-ta Claus City. So fasten your seatbelts and get ready for the ride of the Solstice season.
The David Bowie Hepzikat Velvet Flarney Solstice Spectacular…Live From Space! or David Bowie’s Christmas Special 1977 (Network Edit) runs Fridayand Saturday nights at 10:30 pm, November 21throughDecember 27at National Pastime Theater, 4139 N. Broadwayin Chicago. Advance tickets are $15 and can be purchased at www.nmtchicago.org or reserved by calling 312-458-9083.
David Bowie Christmas Special Trades Discounts for Donations
New Millennium Theatre Company Collecting Toy and Food Supporting Uptown Ministry Programs
Chicago, IL – Starting November 28 and continuing through December 27 patrons of The David Bowie Hepzikat Velvet Flarney Solstice Spectacular…Live From Space! (David Bowie’s Christmas Special 1977 Network Edit)can receive a discounted ticket price in exchange for a food or toy donation to Uptown Ministry. New Millennium Theatre Company (NMTC) is offering a $5 discount an each full price ticket purchased at the box office (Regular ticket price is $15) for at least two non-perishable food items or a new toy. Toys must be brand new and unwrapped for children ranging from birth to 18 years of age. This discount does not apply for ticket purchases
made in advance online or through the Goldstar membership service. Audience members can receive this discount by making reservations over the phone or by purchasing at the box office.
Chicago Uptown Ministry has operated for 35 years in the neighborhood of Uptown serving the homeless, immigrants, and low income families. It is the Ministry's mission to build community between people from all walks of life to bring about self sufficiency, hope, and justice. All of the food and toy donations collected by New Millennium will be used to support their seasonal Toy Store and ongoing Food Pantry programs. Uptown Ministry's food pantry serves as a bridge to a number of other services including: ESL classes, after school programming, pastoral care and worship
services, AA meetings, support groups for the mentally ill and seniors, parish nursing, substance abuse treatment referral services, and social justice advocacy.
The David Bowie Hepzikat Velvet Flarney Solstice Spectacular…Live From Space! (David Bowie’s Christmas Special 1977 Network Edit)is a high energy holiday romp, based off a fictional Christmas Special that never was featuring character appearances by Mick Jagger, Annie Lennox, Iggy Pop, Marianne Faithfull, Nipsey Russell, and Charo. And a special appearance by the Ghost of Freddy Mercury will remind us all of the joy of brotherhood and spirit of giving that the holiday and Solstice season brings.
The David Bowie Hepzikat Velvet Flarney Solstice Spectacular…Live From Space! or David Bowie’s Christmas Special 1977 (Network Edit) runs Fridayand Saturday nights at 10:30 pm, November 21throughDecember 27at National Pastime Theater, 4139 N. Broadwayin Chicago. Advance tickets are $15 and can be purchased at www.nmtchicago.org or reserved by calling 312-458-9083. $5 discount applies for tickets paid at the box office after donation of at least two non-perishable food items or a brand new toy.
. Character appearances by Mick Jagger, Annie Lennox, Iggy Pop, Marianne Faithfull, Nipsey Russell, and Charo are just the tip of the iceberg; a special appearance by the Ghost of Freddy Mercury will remind us all of the joy of brotherhood and spirit of giving that the holiday and Solstice season brings. And when the mysterious Bizarro Bowie appears to reveal his jaded past, it’s a race for time to save the holidays from the ultimate universal implosion. But with this many celebrities, what could possibly go wrong? 
er aired was all the spark I needed even though it has resulted in several mental breakdowns. When you’re dealing with the kind of egos that these characters bring out in actors, you kind of expect that,” says Attanassie. Matt Russell, who has taken on the role of Bizarro Bowie agreed when adding, “to fully realize the role, I’ve had to sleep with a bag of glitter every night.” 