Chicago - Cubby O'Brien - The Miller Machine

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Cubby O'Briens setup for the National Tour of Chicago at the Majestic Theatre in San Antonio, Texas.

Cubby's Broadway Credits.

Chicago - Tour - Cubby O'Brien
December 2005

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