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Anything Goes This Season
Written By: Mary Jane McCall | Issue: 2015/05 - May
The 2015 season at the H i g h l a n d s P l a y h o u s e promises to be one of the most e n t e r t a i n i n g ever, thanks to the efforts of the staff, board, and volunteers who work tirelessly through the winter months making preparations for the upcoming season.
This winter was a particularly busy and fruitful one as they chose an amazing array of musicals to entertain us, and then set off in search of the very best talent from around the United States to bring these shows to life.
Artistic Director Bill Patti and Board President Scott Albee traveled to New York City to audition actors for the upcoming performances and were astonished by the number of actors who submitted resumes for consideration.
From 2,500 applicants, they narrowed their selection down to 250 who were granted auditions. From these auditions, cast members have been chosen and the shows are ready to go on.
The 77th season promises to be one of toe-tapping good times as four world-renowned musicals are in store for us. The season starts with “Anything Goes,” which chronicles the madcap antics of a stowaway and an heiress aboard an ocean liner bound from New York to London.
Following that audiences will have a chance to see the ever popular “Godspell,” a musical based around a series of Biblical parables, mostly from the Gospel of Matthew. This show features various musical styles, including rock n roll, pop, R & B, ragtime, and more.
“First Date” is next and promises to have audiences laughing hysterically at the story of a blind date between Aaron (who has never gone out with a stranger) and serial romancer Casey. The ensemble cast comes to life as various characters from Aaron and Casey’s past and possible future!
The season ends appropriately with “End of the Rainbow,” a musical set in London that follows the last months of Judy Garland’s life. This story follows Garland as she is preparing for her five week run of shows at The Talk of the Town while struggling with both her addictions and her strained relationships with the men around her.
Performance dates are: “Anything Goes,” June 25-July 11; “Godspell” July 16-August 1; “First Date” August 6-22; and “End of the Rainbow,” August 27-September 6. For more information, visit the Playhouse website at www.highlandsplayhouse.org or call the box office at (828) 526-9443.
