STAGE TUBE: John Doyle & More Talk CSC's ALLEGRO at 92Y

By: Nov. 10, 2014
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Classic Stage Company's rare production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's 1947 musical ALLEGRO, under the direction and design of John Doyle, runs through Dec. 7. In the video, CSC artistic director Brian Kulick and Tony Award-winning director John Doyle lead a conversation on the legendary team's most personal, groundbreaking and little-known work at 92Y. Check out highlights from the special event below!

An ensemble musical, Allegro chronicles nearly four decades in the life of a mid-western country doctor, an everyman, from birth to mid-life self-discovery. The evening will also feature performances by members of the cast.

ALLEGRO features music direction by Mary-Mitchell Campbell, costume design by Ann Hould-Ward, lighting design by Jane Cox, and sound design by Dan Moses Schreier.

Follow the story of Joe Taylor, Jr. from cradle to early manhood in this loving and wise exploration of America's coming of age, as seen through the eyes of a young physician learning about the mysteries of life and death. Discover this little-known jewel of a show, long considered Rodgers and Hammerstein's most personal and groundbreaking work of musical theatre. This second installment of CSC's Musical Theatre Initiative will once again be helmed by Tony Award-winning director John Doyle (Passion).

The cast includes: George Abud, Alma Cuervo, Elizabeth A. Davis, Claybourne Elder, David Finch, Malcolm Gets,Maggie Lakis, Paul Lincoln, Megan Loomis, Kara Mikula, Jane Pfitsch, Randy Redd, Ed Romanoff, Jessica Tyler Wright.



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