Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Laguna Playhouse Announces 2013 – 2014 Season
You’ll see the stars come out in Laguna during Laguna Playlhouse’s upcoming 2013- 2014 starriest-ever season which includes Davis Gaines and Vicki Lewis starring in I Do! I Do!; a celebration of Johnny Cash’s music in Ring of Fire, a mystery Holiday show and much more. Here is the season at a glance.I DO! I DO!
July 9 - Aug. 11, 2013 (Press Opening July 13)
Book by Harvey Schmidt
Music and Lyrics by Tom Jones
Directed by Alan Souza
Starring Davis Gaines & Vicki Lewis
The charming story of Michael and Agnes and their 50 years of marriage takes place around a large four-poster bed and features the musical standard, “My Cup Runneth Over.” The Playhouse is thrilled to have two great musical talents, Davis Gaines (Phantom of the Opera; Hello, Dolly; Camelot) and Vicki Lewis (Chicago, Damn Yankees) who will light up our stage in their turn at this funny and heartwarming musical about the joy, struggles, humor and passion that is every marriage.
FALLEN ANGELS
October 8 – November 3, 2013 (Press Opening October 12)
Written by Noel Coward
Directed by Art Manke
Fallen Angels is a champagne cocktail of wit, charm and high comedy that set the stage for the likes of female comedic duos such as Lucy and Ethel and LaVerne and Shirley. This is Noel Coward at his inimitable best - you'll laugh yourself silly at the farcical foibles of these fabulous Fallen Angels.
HOLIDAY SHOW TBD
November 22 – December 29, 2013 (Press Opening November 26)
The spirit of imagination and negotiation is alive at the Laguna Playhouse. We are holding out one special production to be announced soon. You will remember some of our productions from holidays past, Plaid Tidings, This Wonderful Life and Daddy Long Legs. We promise to bring you another in this tradition that is truly special and magical.
RING OF FIRE
January 7 – February 2, 2014 (Press Opening January 11)
Created by Richard Maltby Jr.
Conceived by William Meade
Choreographed by Paula Hammons Sloan
Directed by Steve Steiner
Cash’s life is a mythic American tale, and this musical features ten extraordinary talented singer-actor-musicians who offer a riveting glimpse into Cash’s world where faith, love and compassion are the touchstones in everyday life.
The Reduced Shakespeare Company™ in
ALL THE GREAT BOOKS (abridged)
March 4 – March 30 2014 (Press Opening March 8)
Written & Directed by Reed Martin and Austin Tichenor
Buckle up and hop aboard as America’s best-loved comedy troupe zips through everything you were supposed to read in school, but probably didn’t. No classic escapes the slings and arrows of outrageous satire in this captivating production. Its a hilarious 98-minute roller-coaster ride through its compact compendium of the 83 greatest books in the history of Western Literature.
THE YEAR OF MAGICAL THINKING
April 29 – May 25, 2014 (Press Opening May 3)
Written by Joan Didion
Directed by Jenny Sullivan
Starring Linda Purl
Adapted for the stage by Joan Didion from her memoir, The Year of Magical Thinking is both a love letter to her daughter, who died just before the book was published in 2005, and a tribute to an extraordinary marriage.
2013/2014 BONUS OPTIONS
BRITISHMANIA
August 13 - 25, 2013
This multi-media spectacular re-creates a high level theater like concert with up to 4 costume eras. They include The British Invasion/Ed Sullivan Show era, The 1965 Help/Shea Stadium era, The Sgt. Pepper/Magical Mystery Tour era and The Let it Be/Abbey Road era.
Hershey Felder as Franz Liszt in THE PIANO SHOW
September 17 - 29, 2013
Hershey Felder will return to the Laguna Playhouse for this world premiere performance. Franz Liszt was “the” piano superstar of the 19th century, if not of all time. Hershey Felder’s The Piano Show! promises an artful blend of live music and vivid storytelling.
RITA RUDNER and her new dress
May 30 – 31, 2014, 7:30 pm
Award-winning comedian and Las Vegas headliner Rita Rudner returns with her sophisticated wit and clever one-liners for an exclusive all new engagement.
Subscriptions are now available by calling 949-497-2787 or online at www.lagunaplayhouse.com.
Laguna Playhouse is located at 606 Laguna Canyon Road in Laguna Beach.
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