Love Actually? The Unauthorized Musical Parody

01/03/2022

Chicago & NYC: Thank you for all of your support! It was a pleasure performing for you. 🥂

Curious where we may pop up next holiday season? Keep your eyes on this account for any and all updates! 🎁

01/02/2022

Last call, Chicago! Our final performance is today at 2! 😭🎁❤️

01/01/2022

We hope you’re having a wonderful 2022! We are celebrating with two performances today! (Only 3 left!)

01/01/2022

🥂✨ Happy New Year! ✨🥂

12/31/2021

Thank you to our fabulous understudies! The show must go on and we couldn’t do it without you! 🎁

12/31/2021

Kick off your New Years Eve with our 5pm performance tonight! 🥂 Only 4 left!

12/30/2021

Only 5 performances remain, Chicago! Don’t miss your chance to see the show The Chicago Sun-Times called “a jolly good time!” 🎁

12/30/2021

Today's instagram takeover is from the hilarious Ryan Foreman, who plays Peter and Others in the Chicago cast! Be sure to follow along in our instagram stories today as Ryan gives us a behind the scenes look during our final week of performances!

Ryan is thrilled to be making his Apollo Theatre debut! Favorite Credits include: u/s Forever Plaid (Drury Lane), Spring Awakening (Broadway Across Borders), Life Now (National Theatre DC), You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown, and The Flick (Northwestern University). Ryan graduated with a degree in Theatre, and Musical Theatre from Northwestern University. He would love to thank his agents at Big Mouth Talent and Manager David at McGuffin Management.

12/26/2021

Chicago performances resume today at 2pm and 5pm!

12/25/2021

To us, you are perfect! 🎁

12/24/2021

"Love Actually? The Unauthorized Musical Parody" in NYC played its final off-Broadway performance of the year on December 15, 2021 at The Jerry Orbach Theater. Thank you NYC for reminding us that love is all around. ❤️💙❤️

Reopening in Chicago starting Sunday December 26.

12/22/2021

NYC and Chicago performances of Love Actually? The Unauthorized Musical Parody resume on Sunday, December 26!

12/18/2021

Out of an abundance of caution, we regret to inform you that both Chicago and NYC productions will be taking a one week hiatus due to the increasing challenges from the pandemic.

Shows will resume Sunday, December 26 in both cities.

The health and safety of our cast, crew, and guests continue to be our priority and we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Please contact your point of purchase on rescheduling or refunding options for impacted shows.

12/18/2021

Thank you to The Chicago Sun-Times! We hope you have a 🎶holly jolly Christmas!🎶

12/17/2021

Janet Davies, host of podcast "Broadway and Beyond," sat down with Love Actually? The Unauthorized Musical Parody director Tim Drucker to discuss awkward meet-cutes, over the top songs, and dozens of wig changes! Listen here: https://bit.ly/3ytfAdi

12/16/2021

Today's Instagram Takeover features the talented Dan Plehal from the Love Actually? Chicago cast! He plays Hugh Grant and Others!

Dan is an actor, director, acrobat, and part-time Prime Minister, thrilled to be joining the cast of Love, Actually! Chicago performance credits include The Doppelgänger (Steppenwolf Theatre Company), The Tempest, The Comedy of Errors, Romeo & Juliet, and A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Chicago Shakespeare Theatre), The Steadfast Tin Soldier (Lookingglass Theatre). Dan has created movement/circus for The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time (Steppenwolf Theatre Company), A Wrinkle in Time and Thumbelina (LifeLine Theatre), Urinetown (Bohemian Theatre Ensemble), and The Zombie Life (Firehouse Theatre, Richmond). Regional performance credits include Joseph…Dreamcoat (Devon Theatre); I Never Saw Another Butterfly, and Forest Fable (Walnut Street Theatre). TV credits include 61st Street, Lovecraft Country, Chicago Fire, and The Mysteries of Laura. Dan creates and performs with Aura CuriAtlas Physical Theatre, where he is a founder and Co-Artistic Director.

Follow him for more content!!

12/15/2021

We're thrilled to be included in New York Theatre Guide's "Theatre Gift Guide" this holiday season!

"Fans of the 2003 rom-com will love all the references to the cult classic film, and non-rom-com fans will enjoy making fun of it right alongside the creators with this parody. It's a win-win gift for anyone on your list, especially anyone looking for holiday-themed cheer."

Theatre tickets make an ideal gift, especially right now.

12/15/2021

Today's Instagram Takeover is from Chicago's wonderful Daryn Alexus! Be sure to follow along as she takes over the stories of !

Born and raised in Washington D.C., Daryn Alexus (Understudy) began her acting career in local theaters and school plays within her hometown. Moving to Chicago in 2008 to study music and theater at Columbia College Chicago lead her to further developing herself as an actress, eventually signing with premier talent agencies in the city. She has since made co-star appearances in several primetime television shows such as Chicago Med, Empire, Next, and The Chi, as well as a variety of commercials with household brands such as Adidas, State Farm, McDonald’s, and many more. Daryn has also made a name for herself in her solo music career touring the U.S., Italy, and the Middle East, as well as sharing stages with artists such as the late Biz Marquee and Kendrick Lamar.

12/14/2021

We do love a cup of perfect British tea! ☕️ Thanks for the love, Chicagoonstage!

12/13/2021

You're making us blush, New York Theatre Guide! 🥰

12/12/2021

We are tickled by your kind words, Picks in Six! 🥰

12/11/2021

Thanks, Time Out New York!

12/10/2021

We aim to please, Newcity! 🎯😉

12/09/2021

Thanks, OUT Chicago! We couldn’t agree more!

12/09/2021

Today's instagram stories takeover features the talented Amanda Walker who plays Kiera Knightley and others in the Chicago Cast! Be sure to follow along with !

Amanda is stoked to be making her Chicago theatre debut with the Love Actually? team at the Apollo! Past regional credits include: Mary (Vanities the Musical), Darlene (H***y Tonk Angels), Sophie (Mamma Mia), Pauline (Saturday Night Fever), Amanda (Women in Jeopardy), and others. Thanks to Amanda's family, friends and Jeffrey for their love and support! HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

12/08/2021

You're too kind, Newsweek! 🎁

12/08/2021

Today's Instagram Takeover features the fabulous Joyah Love from the NYC cast, who plays Emma Thompson and others! Be sure to head over to and follow along in our Instagram stories!

A highly caffeinated multi-hyphenate, Joyah has directed, choreographed & taught all over the country including the National Theatre of Student Artists. They have also been in many off-broadway productions such as The Office!, Love Actually?, Kerrigan and Lowdermilk’s The Bad Years, Williamstown (Songs for a Future Generation, Jonah), A.C.T.(Fields of Gold), NYMF (Ultimate man!, Held), Andrew Lippa’s A Little Princess, and Playhouse's productions of Legally Blonde, Rocky Horror, The Sound of Music, and West Side Story. Not to mention, they have also appeared on screen in "Do You Dance Miss Parker" and Fox's "The Following".

Visit Joyah's website www.joyahlovespangler.com!

12/07/2021

12/07/2021

Audiences *actually* love us! 🥰 Check out this video to see post-show reactions to Love Actually? The Unauthorized Musical Parody.

12/07/2021

Have you wondered about the celebrity impressions in our show? Headliner Chicago got a sneak peek from Christopher Wayland and Dan Plehal! Watch below as these members of our Chicago cast chat with Rudy Segovia about taking on the roles of Alan Rickman & Hugh Grant!