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LITTLE WOMEN
MARANATHA HIGH SCHOOL
11/14-11/16/2012
Based on Louisa May Alcott's own family experiences (and novel), LITTLE WOMEN,
follows the adventures of Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March as they grow up
in Civil War America. The beloved story of the March sisters is timeless
and deals with issues as relevant today as when they were written. Now,
this wonderful narrative has been brought to life as an exhilarating
new musical filled with glorious music, dancing and heart. LITTLE WOMEN embodies
the complete theatrical experience, guaranteeing a night filled with
laughter, tears, and a lifting of the spirit. This powerful score soars
with the sounds of personal discovery, heartache and hope -- the sounds
of a young America finding its voice. In years to come, we are sure
that hundreds of productions by schools and theatres throughout the
world will make this stage adaptation of the American classic novel a
classic musical theatre treasure in its own right.
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THE SEAGULL
Azusa Pacific University, Department of Theatre, Mary Hill Theater
11/8-11/17/2012
"People's destinies are so different. Some people drag along, unnoticed and boring—they're all alike, and they're all unhappy. Then there are others, they are one in a million. They are happy —." On a 19th-century RussIan Lakeside estate, the magic of summer evokes passion in three generations of self-doubting artists. Masha pines for the young writer Kostya, but Kostya yearns for the aspiring actress Nina, who is infatuated with the older novelist, Trigorin. Trigorin "loves" both Nina and theater diva, Irina. Irina decidedly loves herself. And everyone aches for recognition, as artists and as human beings. Written in 1896, The Seagull is widely regarded as Chekhov's first masterpiece, subtly dissecting the affairs of the heart and the demands of a life in the arts, while balancing the comic, the lyric, and the tragic in a manner that has become the hallmark of his work. Recommended for kids 14+ due to mood and complexity of the show.
Directed By: Rachel Tracie
Mary Hill Theater
November 8–17, 2012
November 8–10 and 15–17 at 7:30 p.m.
November 17 at 2 p.m.
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DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID JR
TULARE COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION
11/15-11/17/2012
In a magical kingdom fathoms below, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel
longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. But first,
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A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD
CHRISTIAN YOUTH THEATER SAN DIEGO
11/9-11/17/2012
Arnold Lobel's well-loved characters hop from the page to the stage in Robert and Willie Reale's Tony-nominated musical A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD. This whimsical show follows two great friends -- the cheerful, popular Frog and the rather grumpy Toad -- through four, fun-filled seasons.Waking from hibernation in the Spring, Frog and Toad plant gardens, swim, rake leaves, go sledding, and learn life lessons along the way. The two best friends celebrate and rejoice in their differences that make them unique and special. Part vaudeville, part make believe, all charm, A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD tells the story of a friendship that endures, weathering all seasons.The jazzy, upbeat score of A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD bubbles with melody and wit, making it an inventive, exuberant, and enchanting musical for the whole family. It is a perfect show to be performed by an ensemble group of actors and can be produced with either simple or extravagant staging and sets.
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ANNIE JR
CYT SACRAMENTO INC.
11/9-11/17/2012
Leapin' Lizards! The popular comic strip heroine takes center stage in one of the world's best-loved musicals. With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan ANNIE charms everyone's hearts, despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. She is determined to find her parents, who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City Orphanage run by the cruel, embittered Miss Hannigan. With the help of the other girls in the Orphanage, ANNIE escapes to the wondrous and magical world of NYC. In adventure after fun-filled adventure, ANNIE foils Miss Hannigan's evil machinations and befriends President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. She finds a new home and family in billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary Grace Farrell, and a lovable mutt named Sandy.ANNIE JR. is ideal for productions involving different grade levels, or for middle schools where students may be maturing at different rates. The cast size and age range of the parts are flexible and the bright, tuneful score is easy to sing and filled with familiar numbers.
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OKLAHOMA!
Pepperdine University
11/8-11/17/2012
The 'G2K' Getting To Know Series: Uniquely adapted musicals specifically for youth performers. Rodgers & Hammerstein's first collaboration remains, in many ways, their most innovative, having set the standards and established the rules of musical theatre still being followed today. Set in a Western Indian territory just after the turn of the century, the high-spirited rivalry between the local farmers and cowboys provides the colorful background against which Curly, a handsome cowboy, and Laurey, a winsome farm girl, play out their love story. Although the road to true love never runs smooth, with these two headstrong romantics holding the reins, love's journey is as bumpy as a surrey ride down a country road. That they will succeed in making a new life together we have no doubt, and that this new life will begin in a brand-new state provides the ultimate climax to the triumphant OKLAHOMA! In this adaptation for pre-high school students, the content has been edited to better suit younger attention spans, but all the elements that make this show a classic are still in place. You and your students will be enchanted by the timeless story and the dazzling score, while at the same time learning about theater and its production. PLEASE NOTE: All schools wishing to peruse or perform a G2K musical should apply through theMusic by Rodgers, Richard; Book and Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II; Based on the play GREEN GROW THE LILACS by Lynn Riggs; Original Dances by Agnes De MilleFor more information on Pepperdine University, click hereFor more information on Oklahoma!, click here
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WHITE CHRISTMAS
Modesto Christian School
11/16-11/17/2012
Based on the beloved, timeless film, this heartwarming musical adaptation features seventeen Irving Berlin songs and a book by David Ives and Paul Blake.
Veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis have a successful song-and-dance act after World War II. With romance in mind, the two follow a duo of beautiful singing sisters en route to their Christmas show at a Vermont lodge, which just happens to be owned by Bob and Phil's former army commander. The dazzling score features well known standards including Blue Skies, I Love A Piano, How Deep Is the Ocean and the perennial favorite, White Christmas. WHITE CHRISTMAS is an uplifting musical worthy of year-round productions.Music and Lyrics by Irving Berlin; Based Upon the Paramount Pictures Film Written For the Screen by Norman Krasna, Norman Panama and Melvin Frank; Book by David Ives & Paul BlakeFor more information on Modesto Christian School, click hereFor more information on White Christmas, click here
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MISS SAIGON
CANDLELIGHT PAVILION DINNER THEATRE
10/5-11/18/2012
A classic love story is brought up-to-date in one of the most stunning theatrical spectacles of all time. In ?Miss Saigon,? Alain Boublil and Claude-Michael Schonberg (the creators of ?Les Miserables?), along with Richard Maltby, Jr., bring Puccini's ?Madame Butterfly? to the modern world in a moving testament to the human spirit and a scathing indictment of the tragedies of war. BRBRIn the turmoil of the Vietnam War, an American soldier and a Vietnamese girl fall in love, only to be separated during the fall of Saigon. Their struggles to find each other over the ensuing years ends in tragedy for her and a fighting chance for the child he never knew he had. BRBRAn international sensation, ?Miss Saigon? is an epic, daring pop opera that is universal in its emotional power even as it deals with controversial, contemporary issues. Its sung-through pop-inflected score gives a multi-ethnic cast of strong pop singers an opportunity to shine, in showstopping numbers like ?I Still Believe,? ?Why God Why?? and ?The American Dream.? Meanwhile, its fluid cinematic structure gives directors and designers a field day. BRBRRaw and uncompromising, ?Miss Saigon? is an intensely personal story of the losses we suffer and the sacrifices we make in a world gone mad.
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XANADU
PALM CANYON THEATRE
11/9-11/18/2012
XANADU follows the journey of a magical and beautiful Greek muse, Kira, who descends from the heavens of Mt. Olympus to Venice Beach, California in 1980 on a quest to inspire a struggling artist, Sonny, to achieve the greatest artistic creation of all time - the first ROLLER DISCO! (Hey, it's 1980!) But, when Kira falls into forbidden love with the mortal Sonny, her jealous sisters take advantage of the situation and chaos abounds. This hilarious, roller skating, musical adventure about following your dreams despite the limitations others set for you, rolls along to the original hit score composed by pop-rock legends Jeff Lynne and John Farrar, and includes, "Magic", "All Over The World", "Suddenly", "I'm Alive", "Evil Woman", "Have You Never Been Mellow" and "Xanadu", to name a few, and is based on the Universal Pictures' cult classic movie of the same title, which starred Olivia Newton-John and Gene Kelly. It's hilarity on wheels for adults, children and anyone who has ever wanted to feel inspired, as one of Broadway's master storytellers, Douglas Carter Beane, weaves a moving, electrifying tale of endless fun that will keep you in stitches, while the original, legendary chart-topping tunes lift you out of your seat. You'll want to keep the music in your head, and XANADU in your heart, forever.
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LEGALLY BLONDE
PRESENTATION HIGH SCHOOL
11/3-11/18/2012
Sorority star Elle Woods doesn't take "no" for an answer. So when her boyfriend dumps her for someone "serious," Elle puts down the credit card, hits the books, and sets out to go where no Delta Nu has gone before: Harvard Law. Along the way, Elle proves that being true to yourself never goes out of style.
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URINETOWN
UNIV OF LA VERNE
11/14-11/18/2012
One of the most uproariously funny musicals in recent years, URINETOWN
is a hilarious tale of greed, corruption, love, and revolution in a
time when water is worth its weight in gold. In a Gotham-like city, a
terrible water shortage, caused by a 20-year drought, has led to a
government-enforced ban on private toilets. The citizens must use
public amenities, regulated by a single malevolent company that profits
by charging admission for one of humanity's most basic needs. Amid the
people, a hero decides he's had enough, and plans a revolution to lead
them all to freedom!
Inspired by the works of Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill, URINETOWN
is an irreverently humorous satire in which no one is safe from
scrutiny. Praised for reinvigorating the very notion of what a musical
could be, URINETOWN catapults the ?comedic romp? into
the new millennium with its outrageous perspective, wickedly modern
wit, and sustained ability to produce gales of unbridled laughter.
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GODSPELL JR
ECLECTIC COMPANY THEATRE
10/26-11/18/2012
This best loved musical by two-time Academy Award-winner Stephen Schwartz
is now available in a Broadway Junior version! Drawing from various
theatrical traditions, such as clowning, pantomime, charades, acrobatics
and vaudeville, GODSPELL JR. is a groundbreaking and
unique reflection on the life of Jesus, with a message of kindness,
tolerance and love. Featuring the international hit "Day By Day," GODSPELL JR. can be performed virtually anywhere with the simplest of sets, costumes, lights and music.
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MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET THE MUSICAL
CHRISTIAN ARTS AND THEATRE OF CORONA
11/2-11/18/2012
Kris Kringle takes on the cynics among us in this musical adaptation of the popular holiday favorite. In his inimitable style, Meredith Willson (THE MUSIC MAN, THE UNSINKABLE Molly Brown),
tells us the classic story of the year. A white-bearded gentleman
claiming to be the real Santa Claus brings about a genuine MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET,
spreading a wave of love throughout New York City, fostering
camaraderie between Macy?s and Gimbel?s Department Stores, and
convincing a divorced, cynical single mother, her somber daughter and
the entire state of New York that Santa Claus is no myth.Filled
with humor, spectacle (the opening scene takes place at none other than
Macy?s famous Thanksgiving Parade) and such beloved songs as ?Pinecones
and Hollyberries,? ?It?s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas? and ?My
State, My Kansas,? this joyous, heart-warming musical is pure family
entertainment, wholesome without being cloying. With its built-in
audience base, MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET THE MUSICAL is the perfect holiday treat for any theatre!
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SEMINAR
Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre
10/10-11/18/2012
In SEMINAR four aspiring young writers sign up for private writing classes with Leonard (played by Jeff Goldblum), an international literary figure. Under his recklessly brilliant and unorthodox instruction, some thrive and others flounder, alliances are made and broken, sex is used as a weapon and hearts are unmoored. The wordplay is not the only thing that turns vicious as innocence collides with experience in this provocative new comedy.
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A DOLL'S HOUSE
Seaver Theatre
11/15-11/18/2012
The play that shocked the world in 1879 with its themes of change, independence, and the struggle to become a full human being in a world of conventional thinking and smug self-satisfaction. With A Doll House, Ibsen set the theatre in a new direction and created modern drama. Long considered a "feminist" play, this play is actually about allowing all people to have the freedom to realize their full potential and understand, as Nora does, that to mature one must leave the comfortable illusions and lies of our childhood doll houses and face reality.
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DISNEY'S THE JUNGLE BOOK KIDS
THEATER 150
11/1-11/19/2012
The jungle is jumpin? with jazz is this exciting Disney classic! Join
Mowgli, Baloo, King Louie and the gang as they swing their way through
madcap adventures and thwart the ferocious tiger, Shere Khan. Specially
adapted from the beloved film, this musical includes all your favorite
Disney tunes, like ?The Bare Necessities,? and ?I Wan?na Be Like You.?
With colorful characters and that toe-tapping jungle rhythm, Disney's THE JUNGLE BOOK KIDS is sure to be a crowd-pleaser for audiences of all ages.
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DISNEY'S THE JUNGLE BOOK KIDS
OJAI YOUTH ENTERTAINERS STUDIO
11/1-11/19/2012
The jungle is jumpin? with jazz is this exciting Disney classic! Join
Mowgli, Baloo, King Louie and the gang as they swing their way through
madcap adventures and thwart the ferocious tiger, Shere Khan. Specially
adapted from the beloved film, this musical includes all your favorite
Disney tunes, like ?The Bare Necessities,? and ?I Wan?na Be Like You.?
With colorful characters and that toe-tapping jungle rhythm, Disney's THE JUNGLE BOOK KIDS is sure to be a crowd-pleaser for audiences of all ages.
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COMPANY
WILLOWS THEATRE COMPANY
10/25-11/25/2012
The clashing sounds and pulsing rhythms of New York City underscore this landmark "concept" show, considered by many to have inaugurated the modern era of musical theatre. strongCOMPANY/strong follows our anti-hero bachelor Robert as he makes his way through a series of encounters with April (the stewardess), Kathy (the girl who's going to marry someone else), Marta (the "peculiar" one), as well as with his married friends. brbrOn the night of his 35th birthday, confirmed bachelor Robert Contemplates his unmarried state. In vignette after hilarious vignette, we are introduced to "those good and crazy people," his married friends, as Robert weighs the pros and cons of married life. In the end, he realizes being alone is "alone, not alive."brbrAn honest, witty, sophisticated look at relationships, strongCOMPANY/strong
is as contemporary and relevant as ever (witness the recent hit
revivals on Broadway and the West End). It features a brilliant
energetic score containing many of a href="http://www.mtishows.com/show_detail.asp?showid=000030#"Stephen Sondheim/a's best-known songs
(including "Another Hundred People," "The Ladies Who Lunch" and "Being
Alive").br
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HONK!
BUENA PARK YOUTH THEATRE
11/16-11/25/2012
In the London season featuring the appearance of THE LION KING, HONK! became a stand-out by winning the 2000 Olivier Award (the British equivalent of the Tony® Award) for Best New Musical. Written by George Stiles
and Anthony Drewe
(dubbed ?The brightest hopes for the future of the British musical? by The London Daily Telegraph), HONK!
is the story of Ugly, whose odd, gawky looks instantly incite prejudice
from his family and neighbors. Separated from The Farm and pursued by a
hungry Cat, Ugly must find his way home. Along his rollicking and
harrowing journey he not only discovers his true beauty and glorious
destiny, but also finds love and acceptance in all its forms. Witty and hilarious, but also deeply moving, HONK!
will treat your audiences to equal amounts of laughter and tears.
Perfect for a cast as small as ten or as large as 30 (or more), HONK!
can be performed with simple sets and costumes. No feathers or fur
necessary! Its charm, humor and message of tolerance is perfect for a
family audience? and every audience.
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CALL ME MADAM
Musical Theatre Guild
11/19-11/25/2012
Once President Harry S. Truman appointed Washington hostess Perle Mesta as Ambassador to Luxembourg, the foundation was laid for a musical comedy that would kid politics-foreign and domestic alike. Ambassador Sally Adams, with slim credentials, is sent off to administer in the tiny duchy of Lichtenburg. It's not long before her down-to-earth, typically undiplomatic manner has surprised and charmed the local gentry, especially the handsome Prime Minister. A second romance is blossoming between her young Ivy League aid and Lichtenburg's enchanting young Princess. The course of love is threatened by the stuffy opposition, who eventually succeed in wrangling Sally's recall, but not before all has resolved happily for both pairs of lovers.Music and Lyrics by Irving Berlin; Book by Howard Lindsay & Russel CrouseFor more information on Musical Theatre Guild, click hereFor more information on Call Me Madam, click here
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SPRING AWAKENING
ACTORS REPERTORY THEATRE OF SIMI
10/27-12/2/2012
Winner of 8 TONY Awards, including BEST MUSICAL, strongSPRING AWAKENING/strong celebrates the unforgettable journey from youth to adulthood with a power, poignancy, and passion that you will never forget.divbr/divdivAdapted from Frank Wedekind's 1891 expressionist play about the trials, tears, and exhilaration of the teen years, it has been hailed as the "Best Musical of the Year" by thespan style="font-style: italic;" New York Times/span, span style="font-style: italic;"New York Post/span, span style="font-style: italic;"Star Ledger/span, span style="font-style: italic;"Journal News/span, span style="font-style: italic;"New York Observer/span, and span style="font-style: italic;"USA Today/span./div
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THE SOUND OF MUSIC
Berkeley Playhouse
10/27-12/2/2012
The final collaboration between Rodgers & Hammerstein was destined to become the world's most beloved musical. When a postulant proves too high-spirited for the religious life, she is dispatched to serve as governess for the seven children of a widowed naval Captain. Her growing rapport with the youngsters, coupled with her generosity of spirit, gradually captures the heart of the stern Captain, and they marry. Upon returning from their honeymoon they discover that Austria has been invaded by the Nazis, who demand the Captain's immediate service in their navy. The family's narrow escape over the mountains to Switzerland on the eve of World War II provides one of the most thrilling and inspirational finales ever presented in the theatre. The motion picture version remains the most popular movie musical of all time.Music by Rodgers, Richard; Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II; Book by Howard Lindsay & Russel Crouse; Suggested by For more information on Berkeley Playhouse, click hereFor more information on The Sound of Music, click here
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WHITE CHRISTMAS
The Western Stage
11/10-12/8/2012
Based on the beloved, timeless film, this heartwarming musical adaptation features seventeen Irving Berlin songs and a book by David Ives and Paul Blake.
Veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis have a successful song-and-dance act after World War II. With romance in mind, the two follow a duo of beautiful singing sisters en route to their Christmas show at a Vermont lodge, which just happens to be owned by Bob and Phil's former army commander. The dazzling score features well known standards including Blue Skies, I Love A Piano, How Deep Is the Ocean and the perennial favorite, White Christmas. WHITE CHRISTMAS is an uplifting musical worthy of year-round productions.Music and Lyrics by Irving Berlin; Based Upon the Paramount Pictures Film Written For the Screen by Norman Krasna, Norman Panama and Melvin Frank; Book by David Ives & Paul BlakeFor more information on The Western Stage, click hereFor more information on White Christmas, click here
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HONK!
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SANTA CRUZ
11/16-12/9/2012
In the London season featuring the appearance of THE LION KING, HONK! became a stand-out by winning the 2000 Olivier Award (the British equivalent of the Tony® Award) for Best New Musical. Written by George Stiles
and Anthony Drewe
(dubbed ?The brightest hopes for the future of the British musical? by The London Daily Telegraph), HONK!
is the story of Ugly, whose odd, gawky looks instantly incite prejudice
from his family and neighbors. Separated from The Farm and pursued by a
hungry Cat, Ugly must find his way home. Along his rollicking and
harrowing journey he not only discovers his true beauty and glorious
destiny, but also finds love and acceptance in all its forms. Witty and hilarious, but also deeply moving, HONK!
will treat your audiences to equal amounts of laughter and tears.
Perfect for a cast as small as ten or as large as 30 (or more), HONK!
can be performed with simple sets and costumes. No feathers or fur
necessary! Its charm, humor and message of tolerance is perfect for a
family audience? and every audience.
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FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
YOUNG ACTORS THEATRE
11/1-12/11/2012
In the Little Village of Anatevka, Tevye, a poor dairyman, tries to instill in his five daughters the traditions of his tight-knit Jewish community in the face of changing social mores and the growing anti-Semitism of Czarist Russia. Rich in historical and ethnic detail, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
has touched audiences around the world with its humor, warmth and
honesty. The universal theme of tradition cuts across barriers of race,
class, nationality and religion, leaving audiences crying tears of
laughter, joy and sadness.The show features a star turn in Tevye, among the most memorable roles in musical theatre. Original director/choreographer Jerome Robbins' staging is legendary, and available from MTI in a comprehensive choreographic guide. Its celebrated score by Jerry Bock
and
Sheldon Harnick, features songs loved the world over: "Sunrise, Sunset," "If I Were A Rich Man" and "Matchmaker," to name a few. FIDDLER ON THE ROOF is simply Broadway at its very best.
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MISS SAIGON
CONEJO PLAYERS INC
11/16-12/15/2012
A classic love story is brought up-to-date in one of the most stunning theatrical spectacles of all time. In strongMISS SAIGON/strong, a href="http://www.mtishows.com/show_detail.asp?showid=000156#"Alain Boublil/a
and
a href="http://www.mtishows.com/show_detail.asp?showid=000156#"Claude-Michel Schonberg/a
(the creators of stronga href="http://www.mtishows.com/show_detail.asp?showid=000134"LES MISÉRABLES/a/strong), along withnbsp;
a href="http://www.mtishows.com/show_detail.asp?showid=000156#"Richard Maltby,Jr./a, bring Puccini's span style="font-style: italic;"Madame Butterfly/span to the modern world in a moving testament to the human spirit and a scathing indictment of the tragedies of war. brbrIn
the turmoil of the Vietnam War, an American soldier and a Vietnamese
girl fall in love, only to be separated during the fall of Saigon.
Their struggles to find each other over the ensuing years ends in
tragedy for her and a fighting chance for the child he never knew he
had. brbrAn international sensation, strongMISS SAIGON /strongis
an epic, daring pop opera that is universal in its emotional power even
as it deals with controversial, contemporary issues. Its sung-through
pop-inflected score gives a multi-ethnic cast of strong pop singers an
opportunity to shine, in showstopping numbers like ?I Still Believe,?
?Why God Why?? and ?The American Dream.? Meanwhile, its fluid cinematic
structure gives directors and designers a field day. brbrRaw and uncompromising, strongMISS SAIGON/strong is an intensely personal story of the losses we suffer and the sacrifices we make in a world gone mad.
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ANYTHING GOES
Ahmanson Theatre
9/22-12/22/2012
Roundabout Theatre Company's acclaimed Tony Award winner ANYTHING GOES sails into the Ahmanson in the Fall of 2012.
Winner of three 2011 Tony Awards® including Best Revival of a Musical and Choreography, Roundabout Theatre Company's ANYTHING GOES continues on Broadway with Sutton Foster and Joel Grey at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre.
Director and choreographer Kathleen Marshall won the 2011 Tony Award® for Best Choreography.
New Yorker Magazine says "I challenge you to find a natural high greater than the first-act finale of ANYTHING GOES, a giddy layer cake of tap-dancing sailors atop droll Cole Porter lyrics. Of course, ANYTHING GOES is from the golden age of musical comedy, a genre that is doggedly committed to manufacturing joy."
Roundabout Theatre Company's ANYTHING GOES features music and lyrics by Cole Porter; original book by P.G. Wodehouse & Guy Bolton and Howard Lindsay & Russel Crouse; and new book by Timothy Crouse and John Weidman.
Cole Porter's roundup of nostalgic hits in the production include "You're the Top," "Friendship," "I Get a Kick Out of You," "It's De-Lovely," "Blow, Gabriel, Blow" and, of course "Anything Goes."
This 1934 musical comedy about the lovers, liars and clowns on a transatlantic cruise is "a daffy, shipshape romp!" - Variety. When the S.S. American heads out to sea, etiquette and convention head out the portholes as two unlikely pairs set off on the course to true love… proving that sometimes destiny needs a little help from a crew of singing sailors, an exotic disguise and some good old-fashioned blackmail.
The New Broadway Cast Recording of Roundabout Theatre Company's ANYTHING GOES, nominated for a 2012 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theatre Album, is available on Ghostlight Records.
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LITTLE WOMEN: THE BROADWAY MUSICAL
The Chance Theater
11/16-12/23/2012
Little Women: The Broadway Musical brings the classic coming-of-age novel to the stage, filled with drama, romance, humor and song. Rambunctious Jo, practical Meg, sweet Beth, and romantic Amy take on life under the watchful eye of their beloved Marmee, while their father is away during the Civil War.
"A crowd pleaser and a perfectly sentimental tale"
– Back Stage
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OTHER DESERT CITIES
Mark Taper Forum
11/20-12/30/2012
"The most richly enjoyable new play for grown-ups that New York has known in many a season.
Seriously satisfying. As directed by Joe Mantello, who does his most sensitive work in years here, every character is created equal -- every one of them emerges as selfish, loving, cruel, compassionate, irritating, charming and just possibly heroic in Mr, Baitz's most fully realized play to date." - Ben Brantley, The New York Times
"Why is it that children are allowed a sort of endless series of free passes in this life, you know, and we're expected to be the parents of children forever?"
- Polly Wyeth in Other Desert Cities by Jon Robin Baitz
It's Christmas Eve in Palm Springs when Brooke Wyeth unleashes a most unwelcome gift on her family: the galleys of a tell-all confessional novel painting her Reagan-adjacent parents in a less-than-flattering light.
Jon Robin Baitz turbo charges the family dynamic with repartee that dazzles and decimates, relationships that rock between love and hate and a devastating secret (or three) that made Other Desert Cities one of the hottest tickets of last year's New York theatre season.
"A winner! Funny, fierce and immensely entertaining."
- Joe Dziemianowicz, New York Daily News
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