Otherworld Theatre, a company founded and led by Columbia College Chicago Theatre alumni, has extended its hit production of Twihard! A Twilight Musical Parody at Chicago’s Apollo Theatre, located at 2550 N. Lincoln in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood. Originally scheduled to close August 31, then extended through September 28, the show has been extended again through November 9. For tickets, click here.

The show, co-written and directed by Columbia College alum Tiffany Keane Schaefer ’12, a graduate of the Theatre Program’s Theatre Directing program, transferred to the Apollo, one of Chicago’s top commercial theatre venues, following a sold-out run at Otherworld’s own space.

As previously reported in this blog, Schaefer (who also designed the show’s sets and costumes) founded Otherworld Theatre in 2012 to specialize in developing and producing theatre focused on the genres of science fiction and fantasy. “Moving Twihard! to the Apollo Theatre is a significant milestone for us, and we’re honored to share our musical parody in a venue with such a profound Chicago legacy,” said Schaefer. “Twihard! is such a celebration of creativity, passion and the enduring love for the Twilight saga, and we can’t wait to create a magical experience that resonates with fans and newcomers alike.” Twihard! has also released an original cast recording album on Spotify.

The show has received glowing reviews in publications ranging from the Chicago Tribune and Chicago Reader newspapers to blogs like Third Coast Review, whose critic wrote: “A zany and eclectic soundtrack by Tiffany Keane Schaefer and Brian Rasmussen meets a zany and eclectic cast in this hilarious generation-specific parody, . . . whose campiness is at times so frenetic, you can only marvel at how well connected the music and the movement are in this production. Fan-pleasing references are plentifully weaved into the soundtrack as are recognizable 2000s pop songs and even a brief nod to Grease, a kindred spirit in terms of high school melodrama. This world premiere musical parody is exuberant, unreserved and playful in its references.”