Photo Flash: THE GLORIOUS ONES At Theatre Hopkins

Adapted from a novel by Francine Prose, the central character, Flaminio Scalo, played by Edward J. Peters, is based on a real-life Venetian actor whose small commedia dell'arte troupe toured the village squares of Europe during Italy's Renaissance. In 2008, "The Glorious Ones" received nominations as best musical from Drama Desk and the Outer Critics Circle.

Also included in the cast are Shannon Wollman, Lauren Spencer-Harris, Amy Pierson, Tom Burns, Chris Jehnert and Darren McDonnell. With musical direction by R. Christopher Rose, The Glorious Ones will run four weekends through Sunday, July 4.

Curtain time for Friday and Saturday is 8pm; Sunday matinees at 2pm. Tickets are $20 with $5 student rush tickets available at curtain for all performance based on availability. For reservations call (410) 516-7159, or by e-mail to thehop@jhu.edu. More information at http://www.jhu.edu/theatre/season/.