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THE MUSIC MAN
TUCSON: 12.01.18 - 12.30.18
PHOENIX: 01.05.19 - 01.27.19
Music and Lyrics
by MEREDITH WILLSON
Book by MEREDITH WILLSON and FRANKLIN LACEY
Directed by DAVID IVERS
Trouble’s comin’ … The irresistible musical tribute to the power of make-believe marches onto the ATC stages – and into your heart – with trumpets blaring next season! Meredith Willson’s six-time Tony Award®-winning musical comedy has been entertaining audiences since 1957, regaling them with the story of Harold Hill – the double-shuffle, two-bit, thimble-rigger con artist who rolls into River City station one hot Iowa summer. Hill is intent on swindling the small-town simpletons by turning them against the new pool table at the local billiard hall – a problem that can, of course, only be solved by forming a boys’ band with a wagon full of horns supplied by the swindling salesman himself. Along the way, Hill must seduce the only person in River City smart enough to see through his scam – librarian and music teacher Marian Paroo. By turns wicked, funny, warm, romantic, and touching, The Music Man is American musical theatre at its best.
“This quintessential American musical connects us to our communities in fresh and imaginative ways, and I cannot wait to share my favorite musical on our Arizona stages.” – David Ivers, ATC Artistic Director
Visit www.atc.org for tickets!
TUCSON: 12.01.18 - 12.30.18
PHOENIX: 01.05.19 - 01.27.19
Music and Lyrics
by MEREDITH WILLSON
Book by MEREDITH WILLSON and FRANKLIN LACEY
Directed by DAVID IVERS
Trouble’s comin’ … The irresistible musical tribute to the power of make-believe marches onto the ATC stages – and into your heart – with trumpets blaring next season! Meredith Willson’s six-time Tony Award®-winning musical comedy has been entertaining audiences since 1957, regaling them with the story of Harold Hill – the double-shuffle, two-bit, thimble-rigger con artist who rolls into River City station one hot Iowa summer. Hill is intent on swindling the small-town simpletons by turning them against the new pool table at the local billiard hall – a problem that can, of course, only be solved by forming a boys’ band with a wagon full of horns supplied by the swindling salesman himself. Along the way, Hill must seduce the only person in River City smart enough to see through his scam – librarian and music teacher Marian Paroo. By turns wicked, funny, warm, romantic, and touching, The Music Man is American musical theatre at its best.
“This quintessential American musical connects us to our communities in fresh and imaginative ways, and I cannot wait to share my favorite musical on our Arizona stages.” – David Ivers, ATC Artistic Director
Visit www.atc.org for tickets!
Recent Projects:
ANNIE
Alabama Shakespeare Festival
“One of the best family musicals ever penned” – Chicago Tribune. The sun will come out tomorrow! No one can resist the optimism of Annie – a little orphan girl who refuses to give up hope. The delightful cast of this feel-good musical will get toes tapping with memorable song-and-dance numbers, such as “It’s the Hard Knock Life,” “Easy Street,” and “Tomorrow.”
Alabama Shakespeare Festival
“One of the best family musicals ever penned” – Chicago Tribune. The sun will come out tomorrow! No one can resist the optimism of Annie – a little orphan girl who refuses to give up hope. The delightful cast of this feel-good musical will get toes tapping with memorable song-and-dance numbers, such as “It’s the Hard Knock Life,” “Easy Street,” and “Tomorrow.”
MAN OF LA MANCHA
Arizona Theatre Company
A new dream for a new era. Following the record-breaking success of ATC’s Fiddler on the Roof, we bring you a thrilling new production of the brilliant Tony Award®-winning favorite about dreaming the impossible dream. Our quest is to bring you a Man of La Mancha that fully realizes the triumphant story and the score of beloved songs including the iconic “Impossible Dream,” while pulsating with the vibrant culture of Spain. This exciting new staging takes inspiration from the spontaneous, raw theatricality of flamenco performance – focusing on the passion and virtuosity of the performers/musicians as they tell the intertwined stories of Don Quixote and his imprisoned creator, Miguel de Cervantes. This thrilling new staging will amplify the lasting power and potent emotions of this beloved musical.
Arizona Theatre Company
A new dream for a new era. Following the record-breaking success of ATC’s Fiddler on the Roof, we bring you a thrilling new production of the brilliant Tony Award®-winning favorite about dreaming the impossible dream. Our quest is to bring you a Man of La Mancha that fully realizes the triumphant story and the score of beloved songs including the iconic “Impossible Dream,” while pulsating with the vibrant culture of Spain. This exciting new staging takes inspiration from the spontaneous, raw theatricality of flamenco performance – focusing on the passion and virtuosity of the performers/musicians as they tell the intertwined stories of Don Quixote and his imprisoned creator, Miguel de Cervantes. This thrilling new staging will amplify the lasting power and potent emotions of this beloved musical.
HEARTBREAK HOTEL
Ogunquit Playhouse
From the creator of the Tony Award-winning Million Dollar Quartet, we are proud to produce the world premiere of Heartbreak Hotel. This brand new tribute to the "King of Rock ‘n’ Roll" is the prequel to Tony-winning, record-setting, smash hit Million Dollar Quartet that became the greatest selling show in Ogunquit Playhouse history. This tender story follows Elvis Presley in the early years of his bourgeoning career as he and Sam Phillips create the music that will forever change their lives. As Elvis’ career skyrockets, both lifting and shattering the lives of those he loves, a secret love story is revealed, a betrayal is discovered, and “Colonel” Tom Parker changes the course of history, all in just 18 short months. This world premiere musical features hit songs from the King himself as well as the legends who influenced his iconic music, with chart-toppers including “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Tutti Frutti,” “That’s All Right Mamma,” “Shake Rattle and Roll,” and, of course, “Heartbreak Hotel.” This is where the story begins…. “take a walk down lonely street.”
Ogunquit Playhouse
From the creator of the Tony Award-winning Million Dollar Quartet, we are proud to produce the world premiere of Heartbreak Hotel. This brand new tribute to the "King of Rock ‘n’ Roll" is the prequel to Tony-winning, record-setting, smash hit Million Dollar Quartet that became the greatest selling show in Ogunquit Playhouse history. This tender story follows Elvis Presley in the early years of his bourgeoning career as he and Sam Phillips create the music that will forever change their lives. As Elvis’ career skyrockets, both lifting and shattering the lives of those he loves, a secret love story is revealed, a betrayal is discovered, and “Colonel” Tom Parker changes the course of history, all in just 18 short months. This world premiere musical features hit songs from the King himself as well as the legends who influenced his iconic music, with chart-toppers including “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Tutti Frutti,” “That’s All Right Mamma,” “Shake Rattle and Roll,” and, of course, “Heartbreak Hotel.” This is where the story begins…. “take a walk down lonely street.”
MAMMA MIA!
Capital Repertory Theatre
Put on your platforms and boas and join the 54 million people all around the world who have fallen in love with this story filled with ABBA’s greatest hits! Experience Mamma Mia! as you never have before – up close and personal in the intimate setting of theREP! You’ll be singing along with this irresistible and enchanting tale that unfolds on a Greek Island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother’s past back to revisit events from 20 years ago. As the mystery unravels, you’ll be laughing and rockin’ to smash hits, including Dancing Queen, S.O.S., Super Trouper, Take A Chance on Me and The Winner Takes It All.
Capital Repertory Theatre
Put on your platforms and boas and join the 54 million people all around the world who have fallen in love with this story filled with ABBA’s greatest hits! Experience Mamma Mia! as you never have before – up close and personal in the intimate setting of theREP! You’ll be singing along with this irresistible and enchanting tale that unfolds on a Greek Island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother’s past back to revisit events from 20 years ago. As the mystery unravels, you’ll be laughing and rockin’ to smash hits, including Dancing Queen, S.O.S., Super Trouper, Take A Chance on Me and The Winner Takes It All.
FANCY is a story of triumph, self-determination, and the power of forgiveness. Inspired by Reba McEntire's hit recording, FANCY is the story of a poor 16-year-old Louisiana girl whose dreams of making music were silenced by her mother's cruelty. "Just be nice to the gentlemen, Fancy, and they'll be nice to you" are the mother's parting words to her daughter when she puts her out of the house and into a life on the streets. But young Fancy is determined to turn her life around and her voice, as if predestined by her name, will not stay silenced. Her dreams of making music set her on a course towards country music superstardom. But fame comes at a price. Can we learn from the past misdeeds of others or are we doomed to continue the cycle?
Kara had the pleasure of joining the amazing cast of White Christmas for the 2016 National Tour. She played Mrs. Snoring Man and understudied the role of Martha Watson (played by the fabulous Lorna Luft.). Kara went on for Martha Watson at the beautiful Smith Center in Las Vegas!!!
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Stay tuned for Kara's next exciting project! Big announcement soon!