Director & Choreographer
John Rampage
Musical Director
Phil Hidalgo
Music
Andrew Lloyd Webber
Based On
The Billy Wilder Film
Book & Lyrics
Don Black and Christopher Hampton
Sunset Boulevard
Sunset Boulevard weaves a magnificent tale of faded glory and unfulfilled ambition. Silent movie star Norma Desmond longs for a return to the big screen, having been discarded by tinsel town with the advent of “talkies”. She lives in the past in her decaying mansion on the fabled Los Angeles street, dreaming of her next ‘close up.’ She’s eccentric, but what great star of silent films wouldn’t be after years of public indifference? When Norma meets a struggling Hollywood screenwriter, their subsequent passionate and volatile relationship leads to an unforeseen and tragic conclusion. Includes two of Lloyd Webber’s best songs: “As If We Never Said Goodbye” and “With One Look.”
Director & Choreographer
John Rampage
Musical Director
Emmett G. Yoshioka
Music
Richard Rodgers
Book & Lyrics
Oscar Hammerstein II
Cinderella
A beloved family musical, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella, starring Julie Andrews, was the most widely viewed TV program in history when first shown in 1957. Subsequent productions in 1965 with Lesley Ann Warren, and 1997 starring Brandy, were just as successful.
The story begins in the village square, as a Herald proclaims: “The Prince is Giving a Ball!” to celebrate the Prince’s 21st birthday. Cinderella, a virtual slave to her stepmother and stepsisters (quite a comical trio), barely hears the furor. Left alone in her corner, she dreams of living an exotic life as a princess or anything other than a servant. When her Fairy Godmother arrives, her wish is granted, and Cinderella is transformed into a beautifully-gowned young lady; her pumpkin into a glittering carriage. Join us as we transport a new generation to the miraculous kingdom of dreams-come-true. Cinderella will make your heart soar when the slipper fits. Songs include: “Impossible,” “Ten Minutes Ago” and “Do I Love You Because You’re Beautiful.”
Director
Rob Duval
A Play
Walter Marks And
Peter Marks
The Butler Did It
Described as the Off-Broadway equivalent of Deathtrap, this deft and diabolically clever thriller mingles laughter and chills as it skillfully unwinds its twisted tale of murder and mayhem in the glittering world of the theatre. Anthony J. Lefcourt, writer and director, is rehearsing his new play, a “classic whodunit” (in which all the characters are named Butler) with which he hopes to regain the success that has eluded him in recent seasons. Desperately eager to stimulate his cast to their best efforts, he has deliberately withheld the final scene of the play from them, but his patience is worn thin by petty jealousies and romantic rivalries. In an effort to spur them on, Mr. Lefcourt “stages” the murder of one of the actresses, after which the plot begins to twist and turn with such dazzling ingenuity–and hilarity–that soon actors and audience alike have lost track of what is real and what is make-believe–until a surprise ending sets matters straight in a most bizarre and ironic way.
Co-Director & Choreographer
John Rampage
Deanna Luster
Musical Director
Megan Mount
Story & Book
Peter Stone
Music & Lyrics
Maury Yeston
Titanic the Musical
The sinking of the Titanic in the early hours of April 15, 1912, remains the quintessential disaster of the last century. Titanic The Musical, is presented on the 100th anniversary of the ship’s sinking.
The story begins on the docks, with songs filled with optimism and joy at boarding this new sailing marvel. Things turn somber when the iceberg is hit. In the First Class Dining Salon, passengers refuse to believe that anything is wrong, annoyed at being awakened in the middle of the night. The seriousness of the situation becomes quickly apparent. Women and children are ordered into the lifeboats, while the men are forced to stay behind. As the last of the lifeboats depart, those remaining accept their fate. In the wee hours of the morning, the survivors are rescued. In a stunning emotional finale, the survivors sing of the hope that they will one day be reunited with their lost loved ones, and realize their abandoned dreams.
Director & Choreographer
Tammy Colucc
Music & Lyrics
Jeff Lynne and John Farrar
Book
Douglas Carter Beane
Based On
The Universal Pictures Film
Xanadu
Adapted from the 1980 film with Olivia Newton-John, Xanadu follows the journey of a magical and beautiful Greek muse, Kira, who descends from the heavens of Mt. Olympus to Venice Beach, California. Her quest: to inspire a struggling artist, Sonny, achieve his greatest artistic creation – the first roller disco (hey, it’s 1980!). When Kira falls into forbidden love with the mortal Sonny however, her jealous sisters take advantage of the situation and chaos abounds.
This hilarious, roller skating, musical adventure is about following your dreams despite the limitations others set for you. Over the top, tongue-in-cheek fun, the show rolls along to the original hit score and includes, “Magic,” “All Over The World,” “Suddenly,” “I’m Alive,” “Evil Woman,” “Have You Never Been Mellow,” and of course, “Xanadu.”
Director
Greg Zane
Choreographer
Jim Cooney
Screen Play
Betty Comden
Adolph Green
Music
Nacio Herb Brown
Lyrics
Arthur Freed
Based On
The MGM Film (1952)
Singin’ in the Rain
Don Lockwood is a popular silent film star. He is often paired with Lina Lamont, whom he can barely tolerate, though their studio links them romantically to increase their popularity. Lina would like the romance to be real, but Don has no interest. Meanwhile, Ms. Lamont’s career is in jeopardy with the advent of the studio’s first talkie. Her voice is a grating squeak, despite the help of an exasperated diction coach who has tried to teach her how to speak properly, but to no avail. Don’s chance meeting and subsequent romance with chorus girl, Kathy Selden, results in a big break for Kathy, as she is tapped to dub in the talking and singing for Ms. Lamont. The movie is a smash hit, and the true star is revealed when the audience clamors for Lina Lamont to sing live! Beloved songs include: “Good Morning,” “Make ‘em Laugh” and of course, “Singin’ in the Rain.”