Uploaded March 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago
"People want music that's meaningful—that says what they think about their own lives..."
From working-class London lads to rock ‘n’ roll icons, The Kinks exploded onto the ‘60s music scene with a raw, energetic new sound that rocked a nation and changed the industry forever. The story of the band’s atmospheric rise to fame is told through their own prolific catalog of hit songs, including “You Really Got Me,” “Lola,” and “All Day and All of the Night”—all performed live onstage by the actors. You’ll be rocking out in your seat with a live concert experience of the irresistible music that inspired generations. With an original story, music, and lyrics by The Kinks’ legendary Ray Davies and a script by Joe Penhall, this award-winning new musical makes its North American Premiere directed by Artistic Director Edward Hall, whose UK debut production took the West End by storm.
chicagoshakes.com
Music and lyrics by Ray Davies
Book by Joe Penhall
Original story by Ray Davies
Directed by Edward Hall
March 21 - April 27, 2025 in The Yard
Video by HMS Media
"People want music that's meaningful—that says what they think about their own lives..."
From working-class London lads to rock ‘n’ roll icons, The Kinks exploded onto the ‘60s music scene with a raw, energetic new sound that rocked a nation and changed the industry forever. The story of the band’s atmospheric rise to fame is told through their own prolific catalog of hit songs, including “You Really Got Me,” “Lola,” and “All Day and All of the Night”—all performed live onstage by the actors. You’ll be rocking out in your seat with a live concert experience of the irresistible music that inspired generations. With an original story, music, and lyrics by The Kinks’ legendary Ray Davies and a script by Joe Penhall, this award-winning new musical makes its North American Premiere directed by Artistic Director Edward Hall, whose UK debut production took the West End by storm.
chicagoshakes.com
Music and lyrics by Ray Davies
Book by Joe Penhall
Original story by Ray Davies
Directed by Edward Hall
March 21 - April 27, 2025 in The Yard
Video by HMS Media
