Pasadena Playhouse Announces 2011-12 Season
The Pasadena Playhouse (Sheldon Epps, Artistic Director and Stephen Eich, Executive Director) announced their 2011-2012 Season today. The season will include one world premiere musical, one new play starring Academy Award-nominee Angela Bassett (Fences at The Pasadena Playhouse), a Tony Award-winning smash hit, an American classic and will conclude with a new musical to be announced. The 2011-2012 Season begins September 2011.
"It will come as no surprise, I am sure, that I am especially thrilled to announce another full season of productions at The Playhouse. Our next theatrical year will once again be made up of a surprising and eclectic collection of plays and musicals that I hope will provide audiences with an exciting array of theatrical journeys," said Sheldon Epps, Artistic Director of The Pasadena Playhouse. "Hopefully this season will satisfy, thrill and inspire those who are returning to our theatre for yet another season, as well as those who may be discovering The Playhouse for the first time."
Stephen Eich, Executive Director of The Pasadena Playhouse added, "We are grateful to our loyal subscribers and patrons who have patiently followed us on our recent journey. It gives us great pleasure to announce another wonderful season of plays and musicals and look forward to seeing everyone at the theatre."
The Pasadena Playhouse 2011-2012 Season includes:
SOUTH STREET
A Song-and-Dance-Filled All New Musical
By Craig Carlisle and Richard Addrisi
Performances Begin September 2011
On Philadelphia's legendary South Street, "Sammy's Place" has long been the hottest joint around. Now the club's family and its "eclectic regulars" gather to celebrate the club's namesake at the annual "Full Moon Festival." Get ready for an evening full of love, laughter and friendship with a score by the legendary songwriter Richard Addrisi. His hit song Never My Love has topped the charts with over 9 million radio plays! His work has been performed by Mary J. Blige, Barry Manilow, Shirley Bassey and Smokey Robinson, to name a few.
PASTORAL
A World Premiere Play
Starring Academy Award-nominee Angela Bassett
By Frank Tangredi
Performances Begin November 2011
Pastor Emily has a dark secret, hidden from even her own son. When a terrible crisis ensues, she must set her pain aside and look within to discover the true capacity of her forgiveness. This intriguing new play was developed in The Playhouse Hothouse reading series. Starring Academy Award-nominee Angela Bassett.
ART
The International Smash Hit
By Yasmina Reza
Performances Begin January 2012
Serge, Marc and Yvan are the best of friends. But when Serge spends a fortune on a controversial painting, all three will experience the dire consequences of adhering to one's taste in art. ART is the acclaimed international hit from white-hot playwright Yasmina Reza (God of Carnage). This production will be directed by nine-time Emmy Award-winner David Lee, who has helmed many previous Playhouse successes including Can Can, Light Up The Sky and Camelot.
THE HEIRESS
An American Classic
By Ruth and Augustus Goetz
Performances Begin April 2012
Catherine is gilded, rich, plain, and emotionally neglected by her bitter father. Then she meets Morris, and knows at last that all her dreams will come true. But is her fantasy just a façade? A moving tale of romance and revenge with a startling conclusion.
SUMMER MUSICAL TBA
A New Musical
To Be Announced
Performances Begin June 2012
Playhouse audiences have had the joy of being the first to experience the premieres of new musicals on our stage before they've moved on to Broadway and London's West End (Sister Act, Baby It's You!, UNCHAIN MY HEART: The Ray Charles Musical). Once again, The Playhouse will premiere a promising new work that may have a long and successful future.
TITLES UNDER CONSIDERATION:
PEGGY SUE GOT MARRIED - The American premiere of a new version of the London West End success.
THE NUTTY PROFESSOR - Based on the popular Jerry Lewis film, with a score by Marvin Hamlish and Rupert Holmes.
Subscriptions for the 2011-2012 Season will be available for purchases beginning Tuesday, March 15, 2011. Early-bird prices are available for existing and new subscribers through April 25, 2011. The 5-Play Series ranges from $185.00 - $225.00. A special student subscription is available for $99.00 (student ID required) and a VIP 5-Play Series for $375.00. All renewing subscribers will receive priority access to their current seat locations and new subscribers will receive the best available seats within requested sections.
The Pasadena Playhouse is located at 39 South El Molino Avenue in Pasadena. Subscriptions are available for purchase at www.PasadneaPlayhouse.org, by calling the Box Office at 626-356-7529 or by visiting The Pasadena Playhouse Box Office. The Box Office is open on Monday from 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Tuesday - Sunday from 12:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. during non-performance dates and Tuesday- Sunday from 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. on performance dates. The box office is closed on holidays. Group subscriptions are also available. For additional information about subscriptions contact the Box Office at 626-356-7529 or visit www.PasadenaPlayhouse.org.