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2007/2008 SEASON SINGLE TICKETS ON SALE NOW! MAINSTAGE
Metro Weekly calls this tuneful trip through time “A knockout!” You can’t miss this Sondheim cult-classic starring two-time Helen Hayes Award winner Will Gartshore. Featuring such classics as “Not A Day Goes By,” “Old Friends,” “Good Thing Going” and, of course, “Merrily We Roll Along,” this reinvented production “could be one of America’s musical classics” (New York Times). Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer tackles his seventeeth Sondheim show to kick off the Signature season.
An extraordinarily refreshing theatrical experience full of humor, heart, and soul that celebrates the spoken word and challenges facing the world today. Written and performed by acclaimed spoken word artists Steve Connell and Sekou (tha misfit), The Word Begins is performed as an extraordinarily refreshing, powerful combination of drama meets sketch comedy meets hip hop culture. Norman Lear declared the creative duo “a touch of genius” and Quincy Jones dubbed them “a perfect combination of soul and science.” Click here to see a clip from The Word Begins.
The world of dance leaps to the stage in this East Coast premiere. In a bare, mirrored studio high above Broadway, Emil, a well-known choreographer with an unknown private life, creates a new ballet for two dancers—a veteran who has seen it all, and a newcomer who wants it all. Secrets are exposed and the stakes become increasingly personal when they reveal just how far they will go to achieve success. Combining dance, music, and text, The Studio throws open the doors of the rehearsal hall and reveals the passionate and sexy world where the dancer and choreographer come together to create art and discover themselves.
Fresh from its sold-out run at the Capital Fringe Festival, The Washington Post raves that Glory Days is "earth-shattering” and "soaringly tuneful." Four high school friends reunite one year after graduation to discover how dramatically their lives have grown apart. While they attempt to reconnect and understand each other’s differences, nothing can compare to the glory days of high school when life was simpler and all appeared right with the world. This poignant, coming-of-age story features music styles ranging from pop and folk to contemporary rock. Click here to listen to select songs from this World Premier musical.
A true story of sexuality, spirituality, and the mystery of the human experience, The Tricky Part is “a translucent memoir of a play... shattering” (New York Times). Between the ages of 12 and 15, the author had a sexual relationship with an older man, a counselor he met at a Catholic boys’ camp. Now 42 and an established New York actor, Moran has transformed his story into a riveting, often funny, and always surprising journey through the complexities of Catholicism, desire, and human trespass. Winner of the 2004 Obie Award. Click here to learn more about The Tricky Part.
Single tickets to the already-sought-after Kander & Ebb Celebration musicals — Kiss of the Spider Woman, The Happy Time, and The Visit starring Broadway legend Chita Rivera — go on sale November 5. But you can purchase your subscription today to guarantee seats. If you’d like to subscribe to the season and guarantee yourself priority reserved seats to all the above shows, free exchanges, and advance notice of all Signature events, click here! Become part of the Signature family today! EXPERIENCE FUNNY GIRL – SIGNATURE’S FIRST ANNUAL MUSICAL CONCERT BENEFIT Why Funny Girl in Concert? Signature Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer has a love of Great American Musicals. But Signature can’t do full productions of them all! This concert is a terrific opportunity to experience the rousing score of a most beloved show—all in Signature’s space. Musical numbers include “I'm the Greatest Star,” “I Want to Be Seen with You Tonight,” “Don't Rain On My Parade,” and “People.” Funny Girl is the story of Fannie Brice, one of the most celebrated entertainers of her time, whether it be in classic Hollywood films, on the radio, or in The Ziegfeld Follies. Fannie Brice will be played by Helen Hayes Award-winner and Signature favorite Jacquelyn Piro Donovan of 110 In The Shade and most recently Signature’s The Witches of Eastwick. Originally, Funny Girl played for 1,348 performances on Broadway at the Winter Garden, Majestic, and Broadway Theatres starring Barbra Streisand, Sydney Chaplin, Kay Medford, and Jean Stapleton. Come and enjoy this classic music by Jule Styne and lyrics by Bob Merrill, as only Signature can perform it! As with Signature’s Theatre’s 15th Birthday Concert in 2005, this star-studded event is anticipated to sell-out, so please take advantage of this very special offer to reserve your tickets early! Tickets to this special event range from $75 to $500 for special Producer-level tickets. To reserve tickets, click here to download a printable reservation form,
with Jacquelyn Piro Donovan, George Dvorsky, Matt Conner, Steven Cupo, Dana Krueger, Margo Seibert, Directed by Eric Schaeffer, Choreographed by Karma Camp, and featuring the Signature Theatre Orchestra directed by Jon Kalbfleisch. A VIP reception for Producer and Sponsor level donors will follow the concert at Signature Theatre FREE EVENTS
Thursday, October 4, 2007 Explore the world of The Word Begins, a two-man show that journeys through the political, cultural, and personal landscape of America. Steve Connell and Sekou (tha misfit), the writers and performers of the piece, are two of this country’s premiere spoken word artists. Their art encompasses aspects of rap, hip hop, Def poetry Jam, poetry slams, and griots (folk poets) of West Africa. If these terms are unfamiliar to you, then you will be enthralled by Steve and Sekou as they discuss these influences on their work as well as the creative process behind The Word Begins. Spoken word is a form of literary art or artistic performance in which words are spoken rather than sung. Although spoken word can be performed with musical underscoring, emphasis is still kept on the speaker. Following in the poetic and lyrical traditions of such greats as Allen Ginsberg, Jack Kerouac, Jim Morrison, Patti Smith, and Tom Waits, Signature’s duo of Steve and Sekou craft lyrics, poetry, and stories to convey political and social commentary, and while still prose, the material is heightened beyond typical speech. Steve and Sekou are not just artists; they are an experience. Experience this creative team at the next Brown Bag Thursday luncheon on October 4. Additional Brown Bag Thursday dates are:
Conversations with… Monday, October 1, 2007 You know him as Jon Kalbfleisch; we call him Jon K., Resident Music Director and an Artistic Associate at Signature. Jon K, is currently working as Music Director for Merrily We Roll Along and has served as Eric Schaeffer’s Music Director on all his Sondheim shows at Signature. Jon K. also has worked as Musical Director for the Theatre’s productions of A Little Night Music directed by Frank Lombardi, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum directed by Gary Griffin, and Assassins directed by Joe Calarco. When Jon K. talks about the music of Stephen Sondheim, he knows what he’s talking about. Merrily We Roll Along was first produced in 1981. Merrily is Sondheim’s most traditional score, and although it generated some hit tunes (Frank Sinatra and Carly Simon each recorded songs from the show), the musical however was a 16-performance flop. The original show did not work, but its score endures. Take a musical Sondheim journey with Jon Kalbfleisch as your guide. Learn more about the greatest living composer for the musical theater. Hear Jon K. discuss and play music from Merrily We Roll Along, elaborating on themes and buried treasures that exist within the score. LIVE BY YOUR REQUEST This popular series is expanding again, providing an opportunity for you, our patrons to become actively involved. This year the From Page to Stage program at the Central Branch has been designated Live By Request. You let us know the theater artists you would like to engage in in-depth discussions, and your requests will be the basis for future programming. Email Education Director Marcia Gardner at education@signature-theatre.org and register your ideas for specific topics and featured artists. Additional Conversation With dates are:
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