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2008-2009
ROOMS, a rock
romance
World Premiere
July 25 – September 7,
2008
Book
by Paul Scott Goodman and Miriam Gordon
Music and Lyrics by Paul Scott Goodman
Directed by Scott Schwartz
Music Direction/ Arrangements by Jesse
Vargas
Choreography by Matt Williams
Rooms
centers on songwriting partners Monica Miller and Ian Wallace, who meet
in Glasgow, Scotland in 1977. Monica is a middle class Jewish
girl interested in the bright lights of Broadway while Ian is a
working-class rock-and-roll Catholic boy. Nevertheless, opposites
attract and the two form an instant bond. Their music takes them
from Glasgow to London to New York. Though Monica longs to see
every room in the world, Ian is happy with four walls, a window, his
music and a scotch. This rock romance explores their musical
journey around the world and through time.
** Helen Hayes nomination
** Helen Hayes
Award - Natascia Diaz, Oustanding Lead Actress, Resident
Musical
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Pearl
Bailey...By Request
World Premiere
October 16 – November 9,
2008
Book
by Roz White and Thomas W. Jones II
Music
Arrangements by William Knowles
Directed by Shirley Basfield Dunlap
Music Direction by Marvin Ford
Starring Roz White with
special guest, William Hubbard
In this
new tribute, actor/ singer Roz White, accompanied by a four
piece band, becomes Pearl Bailey as the audience is transported to a
late 1940's night spot and is set to witness the musical magic Ms.
Bailey made her claim to
fame! Anecdotes, monologues and "Pearlie Mae's" infectious,
sultry tone are merged with ballads, standards and swing numbers.
Expect to enjoy a fulfilling evening of entertainment, as Roz White
captures Pearl Bailey's ability to create brilliantly candid pictures
with a song!
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Isn't
It Romantic?
November 20 - December
21,
2008
Written
and
Directed by David Koch
Music
Direction and Arrangements by William
Knowles
MetroStage
favorite Jimi Ray Malary returns to MetroStage after past hit shows Ellington:
The Life and Music
of The Duke and Nat King Cole:
King of Cool. This
tribute features
the songs
that epitomize romance from three of popular music’s most prolific and
enduring
song writing teams: Jerome Kern, Rodgers & Hart and George &
Ira Gershwin.
Direct
from the Stackner Cabaret at Milwaukee Repertory Theater, Mr. Malary
will be
joined by
Lori Williams (another MetroStage favorite featured in All Night Strut in 2005.)
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Cool Papa's Party
World Premiere
February 5 – March 15,
2009
Book
and Lyrics by Thomas W. Jones II
Original Music by William Knowles
Directed by Thomas W. Jones II
Music Direction by William Knowles
Choreographed by Maurice HInes
A 20th century music odyssey through
the eyes of the "last
great American hipster." Cool Papa's life stands on the world
stage as a testament to the traveler, the survivor, the
conqueror. A life defined by artistry, underscored by excellence
and distinguished always by style. Live from the Las Vegas stage
against a backdrop of politics and race, Cool Papa's Party chronicles the
mythic dance of the world's greatest entertainer.
** Helen Hayes nomination
** Helen Hayes
Award - Maurice Hines, Outstanding Choreography, Resident
Production
** Helen Hayes
Award - William Knowles, Outstanding Musical Direction,
Resident Production
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HEROES
April 23 - May 31, 2009
By Gerald Sibleyras
Translated by Tom Stoppard
Directed by John Vreeke
"Waiting
for Godot" meets "Art"
Set in 1959, three WWI soldiers in a Parisian
veterans' home pass the time with tales that are achingly funny and
piercingly sad. With his rapier wit and dazzling use of language,
Tom Stoppard offers a brilliant new translation that mixes comic
curmudgeonry, camaraderie and nostalgia.
A smash
hit when it premiered in Paris, Heroes received four Molier nomination.
The London
production won the 2006 Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Comedy.
** Helen
Hayes Award - The Canadian
Embassy Award for Outstanding Ensemble, Resident Play
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