FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wheaton Drama Announces Cast for She Loves Me
Wheaton Drama is pleased to announce the cast of its upcoming production of She Loves Me, the beloved romantic musical featuring music by Jerry Bock, lyrics by Sheldon Harnick, and a book by Joe Masteroff, based on the play Parfumerie by Miklós László. Directed by Linda Spadlowski, with musical direction by Kitty Karn, choreography by Kate McIlvain, and production management by Christine Pfenninger, She Loves Me is the second production in Wheaton Drama’s 2026–2027 season, Ordinary People, Extraordinary Moments.
Cast
- Mike Rosenwinkel as Georg Novak
- Levi Petrine as Amalia Balash
- Nick Miesuk as Stephen Kodaly
- Aeryn Aurand as Ilona Ritter
- >Zach Rowe as Ladislav Sipos
- Stephen Connell as Mr. Maraczek
- Justin Gonzalez as Arpad Laszl
- Jacob Metz as Headwaiter
- Hudson Taylor as Busboy/Arpad u/s
Ensemble: Heather Pauliks, Melissa Mulvaney, Lisa Liace, Lorena Ybarra, Abigail Kennedy, Nikki Harris and Pratik Mamtora.
Production Staff
- Director: Linda Spadlowski
- Music Director: Kitty Karn
- Choreographer: Kate McIlvain
- Production Manager: Christine Pfenninger
- Full staff listing
About the Show
Georg and Amalia, quarreling co-workers at Maraczek’s Parfumerie and secret pen pals, are completely unaware they are falling in love—with each other!
She Loves Me is an unforgettable romantic-comedy musical that pairs a soaring score with a timeless tale of love and mistaken identities.
Performance Dates
November 20–December 13, 2026
7:30pm Thurs/Fri/Sat evening | 2pm Sat/Sun matinee.
No performance on Thursday 11/26 (Thanksgiving). A Saturday matinee will be added on 12/5 instead.
About Wheaton Drama
Founded in 1931, Wheaton Drama is one of the oldest continuously operating community theatres in the Chicago area. Dedicated to producing high-quality live theatre while fostering creativity, education, and community involvement, Wheaton Drama has entertained audiences and provided opportunities for performers, technicians, and volunteers for generations.
