The Pasadena Playhouse (Sheldon Epps, Artistic Director and Stephen Eich, Executive Director) announced that full casting is complete for the premiere production of the new musical SOUTH STREET by Richard Addrisi (music and lyrics; co-writer of "Never My Love" BMI #2-ranked Song of the Century) and Craig Carlisle (book; Bob Funk, Best New Play Ovation Award-nominee). SOUTH STREET is presented in association with Kathleen K. Johnson (2009 Tony Award-winner Best Revival of a Musical, Hair). The limited engagement performs September 16 - October 16, 2011, with the official press opening on September 25, 2011, at The Pasadena Playhouse (39 S. El Molino Avenue).
The creative team for the production is also confirmed with direction by Roger Castellano (award-winning LA regional director/choreographer); choreography by Dana Solimando (Jesus Christ Superstar, national tour); scenic design by Andy Walmsley (Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story, "America's Got Talent," "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire"); costume design by Kate Bergh (Prisoner of Second Avenue with Jason Alexander, Dangerous Beauty associate designer); lighting design by Brian Monahan (2006 Tony Award nominee, The Drowsy Chaperone); sound design by Julie Ferrin (Peter Pan national tour with Cathy Rigby); orchestrations by Don Sebesky (Tony, Grammy, Drama Desk and Emmy Award-winning orchestrator/arranger); music supervision by Andrew Sotomayor (Cutman: A Boxing Musical); and musical direction by Michael Borth (Off-Broadway's The Marvelous Wonderettes).
"I am incredibly pleased with the terrific cast and creative team that have come together for our production of SOUTH STREET," claimed Artistic Director Sheldon Epps. "I know that this group of artists will combine their energies and talents to deliver a show that will delight our audiences and bring great musical energy to our theatre."
"I want to thank Stephen Eich and Sheldon Epps for the opportunity to produce SOUTH STREET at the beautiful and historic Pasadena Playhouse," stated producer Kathleen K. Johnson.
The SOUTH STREET cast includes:
• Marie Eberline
• Brent Schindele
• Tom Shelton
• Valerie Perri
• Ezra Buzzington
• Lowe Taylor
• Matthew Patrick Davis
• Andy Scott Harris
• Cassie Silva
• Harrison White
• Jim Holdridge
• Benjamin Goldsmith
• Peter Siragusa
From an old firehouse to a strip joint to the now-celebrated location of the annual Full Moon Festival, Sammy's Place has been a fixture on Philadelphia's eclectic South Street for decades. It's a place where the locals come to celebrate life and to discover the legendary magic of the rabbit that dwells in Sammy's moon clock hanging over the bar. The club now lies at a crossroads with the ownership threatened and its future in jeopardy. So come on in, grab a seat and experience a song-and-dance filled magical evening of love, laughter and family on SOUTH STREET - an all-new musical comedy.
