Fall

LEADER OF THE PACK

The Ellie Greenwich Musical

October 29 – November 1, 2009

Audition Dates: Monday and Tuesday, August 24 and 25, 2009, 3:15pm, PAC

Join us for a celebration of the life and music of Ellie Greenwich, whose songwriting talents produced some of the greatest tunes to hit the 60’s charts. This loose biographical revue takes us from Ellie’s early days in the Brill Building to her dynamic partnership with Phil Spector, where she defined the sound for the great girl groups, like the Crystals, the Ronnettes and the Shangri-Las. Along the way, her career is marked by one hit number after another, including “Chapel of Love,” “Da Doo Ron Ron,” “Be My Baby,” “Hanky Panky,” and of course the title song. Directed by Brad Friedman, choreographed by Erin Cole, Musical and Vocal direction by Larry Rice.

Winter

42ND STREET

Music by Harry Warren

Lyrics by Al Dubin

Book by Michael Stewart and Mark Bramble

February 5 – 14, 2010

Audition Dates: Monday and Tuesday, November 9 and 10, 2009, 3:15pm, PAC

Based on the great 1930’s Depression film musicals, full of glorious Busby Berkeley numbers, 42nd Street tells the story of Julian Marsh, the once great Broadway director who needs another hit, and of Peggy Sawyer, the fresh-faced kid from Allentown, PA, who wants to be a star. As they both struggle to keep the show afloat in the midst of money woes, wacky writers and a moody leading lady, the cast tap dances its way into your hearts with one show-stopping hit after another, including “We’re in the Money,” “Dames,” “The Shadow Waltz,” and “Lullabye of Broadway.” Directed by Brad Friedman, choreographed by Robyn Tribuzi, music by Til Tribuzi and vocal direction by Shawn Reifschneider.

Spring

BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS

By Neil Simon

April 29 – May 2, 2010

Audition Dates: Tuesday, March 2, 2010, 3:15pm, TBA

Neil Simon’s semi-autobiographical comic hit is the story of Eugene Jerome, a fourteen-year old boy who can’t decide between a career as a professional writer or playing for the Yankees. As a Depression-weary nation reacts to the first rumblings of war, Eugene narrates the adventures of his family in their cramped New York home in 1937. Will brother Stanley get his job back and repay his gambling debts? Will beautiful cousin Nora be allowed to audition for that Broadway revue? And will Eugene ever unlock the mysteries of the female sex or attain either of his career goals? Join us on his marvelous comic journey.

Directed by Brad Friedman