Kokandy Produced Three Concurrent Musical Productions
The Chicago theater company managed a trio of musicals in 2026, including a Jekyll & Hyde revival.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Arts Theater — General
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Throughout 2026, Kokandy Productions staged three concurrent musical theater productions in Chicago. The efforts included a revival of Jekyll & Hyde and an extended run for Sunday in the Park with George.
Why it matters
The company demonstrated significant operational capacity by managing multiple large-scale musicals simultaneously throughout the 2026 season. These concurrent productions highlighted the troupe's ability to maintain a consistent cast across different stages.
The production cycle featured ticket prices ranging from $45 to $110 for Jekyll & Hyde and $39 to $65 for Sunday in the Park with George. These figures reflect the company's output of three concurrent musicals during the 2026 calendar year.
The players
Scot Kokandy
At 45 years old, he serves as the lead producer for the Chicago-based theater company that bears his name.
Kokandy Productions
Founded in 2010, this organization is a Chicago-based theater company known for staging major musical revivals.
The details
Kokandy Productions utilized the same cast for its revival of Jekyll & Hyde and shared talent across its other 2026 offerings, including the musical Hair. The company has extended the run of Sunday in the Park with George through November 29, while Jekyll & Hyde continues at the Broadway Playhouse through November 8.
Timeline
Kokandy Productions was founded in 2010.
Jekyll & Hyde ran from October 9, 2025, to December 21, 2025.
The musical Hair ran from July 2, 2026, to September 13, 2026.
Sunday in the Park with George began preview performances on August 13, 2026.
Industry Dynamics
This multi-production strategy represents a significant scaling effort within the competitive Chicago independent theater market. By leveraging a shared talent pool across simultaneous shows, the company is following a trend of increasing operational efficiency in regional arts.
Theatergoers can purchase tickets for remaining performances of Jekyll & Hyde and Sunday in the Park with George through the company website. Current prices vary by production, with some seats available for as low as $39 for the ongoing Sunday in the Park with George.
The takeaway
The company's ability to maintain concurrent productions demonstrates a highly efficient use of shared cast resources. Audiences interested in these specific musicals should note that both current shows have scheduled closing dates in November.
What happens next
Jekyll & Hyde is scheduled to conclude its run on November 8, 2026, while the run of Sunday in the Park with George will end on November 29, 2026.
Further reading
For more information on local theater trends, visit the Chicago Arts Theater — General section.
More information
View the complete schedule and purchase tickets on the Kokandy Productions ticket and event site.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Chicago Tribune.
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