ReVision Theatre in Asbury Park, New Jersey Announces 2008-2009 Premiere Season
A new professional regional theatre in Asbury Park, New Jersey, announces their inaugural 2008-2009 season. Four musicals are slated. Two musicals are brand new and two musicals will be revisioned. Steven Brinberg will star as Barbra Streisand in Funny Girl.
Asbury Park, NJ (PRWEB) November 11, 2008 -- Producing Artistic Directors, David E. Leidholdt, Thomas Morrissey, and Stephen Bishop Seely, are right on track for new theatre company. After a successful run of Hair at the Carousel House last summer, ReVision Theatre announces their 2008-2009 Premiere Season.
The 2008 - 2009 inaugural season begins with the east coast premiere of the family musical comedy, Scrooge in Rouge, an English Music Hall Christmas Carol (written by Ricky Graham, Jeffery Roberson, Yvette Hargis, and Jefferson Turner). Set in a British Music Hall in the 1800s, three actors perform 23 characters in the musical version of the Dickens' classic A Christmas Carol. A mixture of Monty Python's Flying Circus and Noises Off, this fast paced comedy will be performed at VFW Hall, 701 Lake Avenue, on December 4th through December 28th in Asbury Park. The show will be directed by Michael Barakiva, choreographed by Mimi Quillin, and music directed by Justin Stoney. The cast includes Linda Marie Larson (Broadway's Jackie, Deuce, Morning's at Seven), Katherine Pecevich (National Tour of Annie), and Doug Shapiro.
A controversial new musical, Kingdom, is scheduled for ReVision Theatre's Spring slot. The music is by Ian Williams and the book and lyrics are by Aaron Jaferis. This hip hop style musical is inspired by the true stories of current and former gang members of the Latin Kings. The show chronicles the journey of two kids from the barrio in a quest to belong and the power struggle that tears the two friends apart. The show will be performed April 16th through May 3rd at the VFW Hall, 701 Lake Avenue in Asbury Park, NJ.
The Second Annual ReVision Theatre Benefit Concert is set for Saturday, July 11, 2009, at The Paramount Theater on the Boardwalk, 1300 Ocean Avenue, in Asbury Park, NJ. This season, the one night only performance will star Steven Brinberg as Barbra Streisand in Funny Girl. Steven Brinberg, the premiere Barbra Streisand impressionist, will star in the lead role of Fanny Brice. This will be the first time in history that a man will play the female lead. This special performance will be directed and choreographed by Connor Gallagher and music directed by John Fischer.
The Full Monty will be the finale to ReVision Theatre's season with performances August 12th through September 6th at the Carousel on the Boardwalk, 700 Ocean Avenue, in Asbury Park. The musical is based on the 1997 movie of the same name. The story of unemployed steel workers frustrated with life, women, and work decide that regardless of looks or ability they are going to be the best male strippers anyone has ever seen. In the process they find renewed self-esteem, the importance of friendship and the ability to have fun.
Single tickets and season subscriptions are available online at http://www.ReVisionTheatre.org or by phone 732-455-3059.
ReVision Theatre is a non-profit 501(c)3 professional regional theatre company dedicated to producing invigorating theatre with a fresh new perspective reaching the diverse community of Asbury Park, NJ and Monmouth County. ReVision Theatre produces reinventions of previously produced classics, overlooked or forgotten work in a new way, and new work with a fresh voice. The company serves as a home for local artists and writers. ReVision Theatre also believes in the importance of theatre education and teaches children and adult theatre classes. ReVision Theatre produces readings, workshops, cabarets, concerts, and mainstage productions.
Visit http://www.ReVisionTheatre.org or call 732-455-3059 for show calendars and more information.
Fast Facts:
Who:
ReVision Theatre
David E. Leidholdt, Thomas Morrissey, and Stephen Bishop Seely
Producing Artistic Directors
PO BOX 973, Asbury Park, New Jersey 07712
What:
Scrooge in Rouge, an English Music Hall Christmas Carol
East Coast Premiere
December 4th - 28th, 2008
Book & Lyrics by Ricky Graham
Additional Material by Jeffery Roberson
Other Interesting Bits by Yvette Hargis
Music by Jefferson Turner
Directed by Michael Barakiva
Choreographed by Mimi Quillin
Music Directed by Justin Stoney
Scenic Design by Russel Schramm
Cast includes Lisa Marie Larseon (Lottie), Katherine Pecevich (Scrooge), &
Doug Shapiro (Charlie)
Kingdom
April 16th - May 3rd, 2009
Music by Ian Williams
Book & Lyrics by Aaron Jafferis
Funny Girl
A One Night Only Benefit Performance
Saturday, July 11th, 2009 at 8 pm
Music by Jule Styne
Lyrics by Bob Merrill
Book by Isobel Lennart
Directed & Choreographed by Connor Gallagher
Music Directed by John Fischer
Starring Steven Brinberg as Barbra Streisand
The Full Monty
August 12th - September 6th, 2009
Book by Terrence McNalley
Music & Lyrics by David Yazbek
Where:
Scrooge in Rouge and Kingdom
VFW Hall
701 Lake Avenue, Asbury Park, New Jersey 07712
Funny Girl
The Paramount Theatre
1300 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park, New Jersey 07712
The Full Monty
The Carousel House on the Boardwalk
700 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park, New Jersey 07712
How:
Buy tickets online at http://www.revisiontheatre.org [www.RevisionTheatre.org]
Or call 732-455-3059.
Limited seating is available.
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