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On The Boards
by George Patterson, New Orleans42nd STREET
Le Petit Theatre du Vieux Carre, 616 St. Peter St., 504.522.9958.
Sonny Borey begins his tenure as Le Petit's new artistic director with this theatrical makeover of the 1933 Warner Bros. film about a sweet young understudy who gets her big break when the star is unable to go on. With songs like "We're In The Money" and "Lullaby Of Broadway," the score is by Harry Warren and Al Dubin with book by Michael Stewart and Mark Bramble. This production will star Mandy Zirkenbach as Peggy Sawyer, the understudy, Susan Domangue as Dorothy Brock, the star, with Ken Risch as Julian Marsh, the director, and Peggy's love interest, Billy Lawler, played by Patrick Mendelson. The theatre's chairman of the board, Michael Arata, plays Dorothy's old flame, actor Pat Denning. Karen Hebert is the choreographer; Bill Walker, set and lighting designer; and, Derek Franklin, music director. Fri. & Sat., 8pm; Sun., 2pm; Thurs., Sept. 24 & Oct. 1, 8pm; thru Oct. 4.ANYTHING GOES
Rivertown Repertory Theatre, 325 Minor St., Kenner, 504.468.7221.
This Cole Porter musical, with book by Timothy Crouse and John Weidman, all about gangsters and true love on board a 20's ocean liner, kicks off the season. Directed and choreographed by Alton Geno, it features Ann Casey as Reno Sweeney, with Kris Shaw, Kasey Marino, Walter Bost, Stephen LaDow, Amanda Norman-Rucker, Ashley Smetherman and Linda Hubschen. Jan Schluter is music director, while Robert Self does the ship set, Daniel Zimmer lights it and Trish McLain creates the period gard. Charles Ward produces. Thurs.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 2:30pm, thru Oct. 11. Optional pre-show buffet available from 6pm, Thurs.-Sat.; 12 noon, Sun.AS I LAY DYING
Claude Shaver Theatre, Music & Dramatic Arts Bldg., LSU Campus, Baton Rouge, 504.388.3527.
Swine Palace Productions begins its '98 season with the American premiere of adapter/director Edward Kemp's production of William Faulkner's classic novel about a poor family's journey across the Deep South to fulfill the last wish of their dying mother. Previously created for the Young Vic Theatre in London, this production features New Orleans actor Mark McLaughlin, Cristin Cunningham, J.P. Delahoussaye, Preston Lorio and Tony Marble, among many. Barry Kyle, founding Artistic Director of Swine Palace and Marc Sherrel design the sets; Louis Gagliano, the lighting; Simone C. Williams, the costumes; and, Andre DuBroc is music director. Tues. - Fri., 7:30pm, Sat. & Sun., 2pm, thru Sept. 20.CLASS OF 70SOMETHING
North Star Theatre, 347 Girard St., Mandeville, 504.626.1500; 800.924.5538.
Carl Walker's hit revue showcasing the music and mores of the '70's, after a summer long stint at the CAC, crosses the lake for a limited engagement, with the original cast: Anthony Bailey, Eddie Colins, Randy Juneau, Charlotte Lang, Cynthia Owen, Dorian Rush and Danon Smith. Jack Fowler is musical director; Roy Haylock and Charlotte Lang designed the wild and glitzy costumes; and, Ron Williams, the day-glo scenery. Preview performances: Sept. 18, 8pm and Sept. 19, 5pm & 8pm. Regular performances begin Sept. 25 thru Oct. 10, Fri., 8pm and Sat., 5pm & 8pm.LOUISIANA PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
Orpheum Theatre, 129 University Place, 504. 523.6530.
New Orleans' great orchestra begins its Classics season with a concert conducted by Claus Peter Siebel consisting of Wagner's Tannhauser Overture, Danielpour's Celestial Night, Smetana's The Moldau and Stravinsky's Firebird Suite. Thurs., Sept. 17, 7:30pm & Sat., Sept. 19, 8pm.LOUISIANA PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
Orpheum Theatre, 129 University Place, 504. 523.6530.
The orchestra continues its Classics season with a concert entitled Se Habla Espanol, conducted by Akira Endo and featuring Elmar Oliveira's violin, in Chabrier's Espana, Lalo's Symphonie espagnole, Tchaikovsky's Marche Slave and Mendelssohn's Symphony No. 4 (Italian). Thurs, Sept. 24, 7:30pm & Sat., Sept. 26, 8pm.LOVE LETTERS
Southern Repertory Theatre, 3rd Level, One Canal Place, 504. 861.8163.
A. R. Gurney's imaginative theatre piece comprised of letters exchanged over a lifetime between two people is directed by David Hoover and features Ed Nelson (Dr. Mike Rossi, opposite Dorothy Malone in TV's Peyton Place) and Linda Mintz (Miss Linda of local TV's Romper Room). Fri. & Sat., 8pm, Sun. 2pm, thru Sept. 27.THE ODD COUPLE Female Version
Carlone's Dinner Theatre, Airline Hwy. at Causeway, 504.838.9906.
Neil Simon gender-swaps his best comedy about two dysfunctional, middle-aged roomates, the better to add more money-earning life to his annuity. This is a take-off of a take-off. Instead of Oscar and Felix there's Ollie (Sandy Bravender) and Florence (Gia Rabito). This version is directed by Dane Rhodes and features Doris Methe, Theresa Dellucky, Terrell Robinson, Danon Dastague and Glen Gomez. Thurs.-Sat., dinner from 6pm, show at 8pm; Sun., buffet from noon, show at 2pm. thru Sept. 27.SIMPATICO
Theatre 150, LSU Music & Dramatic Arts Bldg., Dalyrmple Dr., Baton Rouge, 225.388.5128.
MFA directing candidate Alan Walter directs Sam Shepard's stunning examination of the peculiar characters who inhabit the underworld of the horse-racing industry, inaugurating LSU Theatre's 1998-1999 season. Sept. 23-27 & Sept. 29-Oct. 3, 7:30pm; Sept. 26, 27 & Oct. 3, 1:30pm.TRACERS
True Brew Theatre, 200 Julia St., 504.522.2907.
Chase Waites and his Chase Productions, in association with Trish Denmark's True Brew Theatre, present this local premiere of a play conceived by John DiFusco which gives a devastating account of the Vietnam war. Mr. Waites directs Dane Rhodes, Lance Spellerberg, Stephen Barr, Sean Stewart, Don Sampey and Shannon Waters. Fri. & Sat., 8pm; Sun., 6pm, thru Sept. 20.IN THE WINGS
ANNIE
Saenger Theatre, 143 N. Rampart St., 504.524.2490; 504.522.555; for groups of 20 or more, 504.569.1520.
The touring production of this Tony award-winning musical of 1977, based on the popular cartoon strip, with book by Thomas Meehan, lyrics by Martin Charnin (who also directs), music by Charles Strouse ("Tomorrow"), and choreography by Peter Gennero, returns to New Orleans after only a short hiatus as a non-subscription special. Starring Sally Struthers as Miss Hannigan, Brittny Kissinger as the red-headed moppet and Conrad John Schuck as Daddy Warbucks, it will play Oct. 7 -11, Wed.-Sat., 7:30pm, Thurs. & Sat., 2pm; and, Sun., 1pm & 6pm.HAIR
Delgado Community College, 615 City Park Ave., 504.483.4114.
Enterprising director Timothy Baker revives this 60's musical precurser to the European pop-operas that dominated the musical theatre in the 80s. Written by Galt MacDermot, Gerome Ragni and James Rado, this rock opera revisits the turbulent, anti-war 60s. Oct. 15-18, 21-25. Evenings at 8pm, Sun., 2pm.SAMSON ET DALILA
Theatre of The Performing Arts, Armstrong Park, 504.529.2278.
The New Orleans Opera Association begins its 56th season with Camille Saint-Saens biblical account of these two decieving and manipulative lovers. Russian mezzo soprano Irina Mishura returns to New Orleans to assay Dalila, tenor Mark Lundberg makes his New Orleans debut as Samson, Jay Lesenger directs and Canadian Pierre Hetu conducts the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra. Oct. 14 & 17, 8pm.VIVA VERDI OPERA GALA
Jefferson Performing Arts Center, 400 Phlox St., 504.885.2000.
JPAS begins the season with highlights and fireworks from some of the greatest moments in opera by Italy's revered master, Giuseppe Verdi, with selections from such grand spectacles as Macbeth, La Forza del Destino, I Lombardi, Nabucco, & Don Carlos plus the triumphal Grand March from Aida. Dennis G. Assaf conducts the Pensacola Opera Orchestra, Jefferson Symphony Chorus, Gulf Coast Chorale, University Chorale of Louisiana College and soprano Carter Scott, tenor Steven Harrison, baritone James Taylor and bass Craig Hart. Sat., Oct. 10, 7:30pm.
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