SecondStory Repertory

Sunday's Performance of A Man of No Importance is completely S OLD Ou T and the waitlist is full. Your only chance to see this remarkable show is TONIGHT (Saturday June 6th, 2026)

Tickets available at: https://www.secondstoryrep.org/product-page/a-man-of-no-importance

A note from Director Micheal O'Hara -

What a journey, what a show!

Over three years in the making - I never imagined the path getting this show on a stage would run into so many roadblocks.

In 2004 in Highland Park just outside of Chicago was my first opportunity to see A Man of No Importance (AMONI) on stage. I fell in love with its story and the music that encapsulated its emotional journey. So, in 2022 I began a campaign to find a theater that might mount this production.

After a year of talks I found one! Then the first roadblock hit. The theater ran out of money and had to cancel their last show of the season, MINE! UGH. But it was put on their next season of shows, so I continued to be hopeful. Nope! Second roadblock. The theater went through restructuring and the second half of their season was cancelled.

Luckily, I was sitting next to SSR Managing Artist Director Mark Chenovick during an event and he knew of my journey and suggested that SSR would like to produce AMONI. Could it be possible? YES! 2026 is the year! Then I received a call from Mark. “We have a problem, Micheal” he said.

OH NO could this be another roadblock?

PHEW, just a bump. The show needed to be placed later in the season schedule.

So, June brings a conclusion to a little dream of mine to mount AMONI. What a cast, what a producing staff, what a big smile and so many tears I have shed. It is all worth it. I am so proud of how this production turned out. Cheers to all!

Thank you Micheal for your passion in bringing this show to life on the SSR stage!

Tickets still available for Friday and Saturday, June 5th and 6th, 2026: https://www.secondstoryrep.org/product-page/a-man-of-no-importance