PROFESSIONAL THEATER SEASON 2009 - 2010 |
Fiddler on the RoofSeptember 19 – October 18, 2009 (Note: opens on Saturday) Book by Joseph Stein Directed by Paul Gurgol *Actor appears courtesy of the Actors’ Equity Association (AEA), the union of actors and stage managers. "As
staged with fluent charm by Paul Gurgol, former artistic director of
Kalliope Stage, the production finds a fine balance between the humor,
poignancy and tension that makes “Fiddler” one of the summits of
musical theater." |
Fiddler on the Roof has touched audiences around the world with its humor, warmth, and honesty. It’s universal theme of tradition cuts across barriers of race, class, nationality, and religion, leaving audiences crying tears of laughter, joy, and sadness. The Beck production features George Roth as Tevye. Presented by special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI)
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A musical based on the play by James M. Barrie
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Back by popular demand! The Lost Boys, Darling children, and the dastardly Captain Hook return for another high-flying musical adventure in Neverland. A holiday treat for the entire family. PICTURES FROM THE 2009-10 PRODUCTION
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Written by Twain in 1898, Is He Dead? richly intermingles elements of burlesque, farce, and social satire. A group of poor artists in Barbizon, France, stage the death of a friend to drive up the price of his paintings. In order to make this scheme succeed, the artists hatch some hilarious plots involving cross-dressing, a full-scale fake funeral, lovers’ deceptions, and much more. |
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Six adolescent outsiders learn that winning isn’t everything and that losing doesn’t necessarily make you a loser. The show’s Tony Award-winning creative team has produced the unlikeliest of hit musicals about the unlikeliest of heroes: a quirky yet charming cast of characters for whom a spelling bee is the one place where they can stand out and fit in at the same time. |
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Bialystock and Bloom! Those names should strike terror and hysteria in anyone familiar with Mel Brooks’ classic cult comedy film. Now a big Broadway musical, The Producers once again sets the standard for modern, outrageous, in-your-face humor. A truly “boffo” hit, winning a record 12 Tony Awards. |
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Programming
at the Beck Center is made possible through the generous support of The
Cleveland Foundation, The George Gund Foundation, The John P. Murphy
Foundation, The Kulas Foundation, The Eva L. & Joseph M. Bruening
Foundation, The Abington Foundation, and the Thomas H. White
Foundation. Beck Center gratefully acknowledges the citizens of
Cuyahoga County for their support through Cuyahoga Arts and Culture.
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