You are invited to a backstage theater chat you can't get anywhere else.

        The Cincinnati Enquirer's Footlights series begins Nov. 4 with Northern Kentucky natives and The Producers stars Lee Roy Reams and Angie Schworer talking about a life in the theater.

Lee Roy Reams

        You'll also mingle with Cincinnati theater folk who will give you the inside scoop about how they do what they do.

        Mr. Reams, a University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music grad, has been hailed as “Broadway's song and dance man nonpareil” by the New York Times for his work in Sweet Charity, Lorelei, Beauty and the Beast, La Cage aux Folles and more. He has Tony Award and Drama Desk nominations for his performance in the original 42nd Street.

        Ms. Schworer comes from the Broadway production of The Producers. She's also a veteran of Chicago, Sunset Boulevard, The Will Rogers Follies and more.

        Footlights opens at Nicola's Ristorante, 1420 Sycamore St. (at Liberty) 6:30 p.m. Nov. 4. Tickets are $35 and include an appetizer buffet. Reservations are limited to 60. Nicola's, 721-6200, is taking reservations. Information: 768-8530;

        E-mail jdemaline@enquirer.com.

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