Theatre By The Sea owner and producer Bill Hanney, Producing Artistic Director Amiee Turner and Managing Producer Joel Kipper are proud to announce the opening of Theatre By The Sea's 77th Season with the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award® winning musical A Chorus Line on June 2.
On a bare stage, casting for a new Broadway musical is almost complete. It's what they've worked for - with every drop of sweat, every hour of training, every day of their lives, it's the one opportunity to do what they've always dreamed of - not to be the star, but just to get a job on the line. From funny to heartbreaking, these 17 dancers share the stories of their lives and when they're done, so is the audition, and the final chorus line is chosen. Award-winning music includes "What I Did For Love," "One," and "Dance Ten, Looks Three." A Chorus Line contains adult language and mature content.
Ocean State Theatre Company is thrilled to welcome Mitzi Hamilton, who provided the inspiration for the character of Val and performed the role in the original London Company and on Broadway. Ms. Hamilton will restage the original Michael Bennett direction and choreography. She is joined by music director Andrew Smithson, who music directed last season's highly acclaimed productions of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels and Crazy For You. Producing Artistic Director Amiee Turner, will make her Theatre By The Sea debut in the role of Cassie, with Broadway's Tom Berklund portraying the role of Zach. Local performers include Lauren Coyne of East Greenwich, Andi Flax of Newport, Christine Lariviere of Smithfield and Tom Lavallee of Pawtucket.
Audiences are invited to enhance their theatre experience by dining in the casual, contemporary and creative atmosphere of Bistro by the Sea, just a short stroll down the arbor walk adjacent to the theatre. Reservations are strongly recommended and can be made by calling (401) 789-3030 after 3:00 pm. Before or after the meal theatergoers can enjoy the lush seaside gardens maintained by Dana Designs, which contain over 300 varieties of perennials, grasses, shrubs and climbing plants, offering a magical environment for flower lovers of all ages.
A Chorus Line will be presented at Theatre By The Sea from June 2 - June 20. Previews are scheduled for Wednesday, June 2 at 8:00 pm and Thursday, June 3 at 2:00 and 8:00 pm. Opening weekend performances will be held on Friday at 8:00 pm, Saturday at 4:30 and 8:30 pm and Sunday at 3:00 and 8:00 pm. All other performances will be held Tuesday through Friday evenings at 8:00 pm, Thursdays at 2:00 pm, Saturdays at 4:30 and 8:30 pm and Sundays at 5:00 pm. The theatre is located at 364 Cards Pond Road, Matunuck, RI. Tickets are $35 for preview performances and $39-$49 for all other performances. Discount rates for groups of 20 or more are available by calling (401) 782-3800 x18. Rush tickets are available on a limited basis one hour prior to curtain on the day of the performance. Tickets are on sale at the box office Monday through Saturday from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, online anytime at www.theatrebythesea.com and via telephone during normal box office hours by calling (401) 782-TKTS (8587). The box office will also be open one hour prior to every performance.
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