Jonathan Silvestri, left, plays Tsar Nicholas II and pianist/writer Hershey Felder plays Sergei Rachmaninoff in Writers Theatre’s Midwest premiere of “Rachmaninoff and the Tsar,” which showcases music by the Russian composer. Courtesy of Stefano DeCarli

Felder channels Rachmaninoff

Pianist/actor/writer Hershey Felder returns to Writers Theatre with his latest theatrical production, “Rachmaninoff and the Tsar,” a combination bio-concert about the great Russian composer/pianist/conductor Sergei Rachmaninoff. Felder wrote the book and stars as Rachmaninoff opposite actor Jonathan Silvestri as Tsar Nicholas II. The production includes selections from the Piano Concert No. 2 in C minor and “Rhapsody on a Theme by Paganini,” among other compositions.

Previews at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thurs

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