BLOOD BROTHERS Reunite to Launch Majestic Theater's 16th Season

"Blood Brothers," one of the longest-running musical productions in the history of theater, will be staged at West Springfield's Majestic Theater September 13 - October 28, according to Producing Director Danny Eaton, who will also direct the play. The play launches the 16th season of theater since the Majestic's revival in 1997.

The story of the Johnstone twins, separated at birth by the circumstances of class and economics, was written by Willy Russell and first staged at the Majestic Theater in September 1998. The play stars Christine St. Amant Greene, Ben Ashley, Doug Major, Beau Allen, Cate Damon, Rob Lunde, Tyler Morrill, Danielle Connor Saulmon and Ray Zorin. Mitch Chakour is musical director, set design is by Greg Trochlil, the costume designer is Athan Vennell, Dan Rist is lighting designer and Rachel Putnam is stage manager.

According to Eaton, "'Blood Brothers' was a big audience favorite at the Majestic back in our second season, when we first produced it. I've been asked by several patrons to re-stage it, and it's really exciting to do that now. It's worth noting that our three lead actors, Christine, Ben and Doug, were originally cast in our earlier production and all three were thrilled to reprise their roles. We've got a top-notch cast and crew in place, and 'Blood Brothers' is the perfect show to unveil our sixteenth season."

The Majestic's 16thseason lineup also includes "Barefoot in the Park" (comedy; November 8 - December 16, 2012), "The Cabbage Patch" (comedic mystery; January 3 - February 10, 2013), "Skin Deep" (comedy; February 21 - March 31, 2013) and "Lies & Legends: The Musical Stories of Harry Chapin" (musical; April 11 - May 26).

Tickets for "Blood Brothers", and the other plays in the season lineup, are $19-$28 and are now available by calling the box office at (413) 747-7797 or visiting during box office hours (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 10am – 5pm, Wednesday 10am– 6pm, Saturday 10am – 1pm).

The Theater Project is a non-profit company that Eaton founded in 1991. Since March 1997 it has been in residence in West Springfield's historic Majestic Theater, a century-old venue that was recently named "Best Place to See Theater" in a reader's poll conducted by The Valley Advocate. The Theater Project was also named "Best Live Theatre Company" by readers of The Republican. In addition, Eaton's work at the Majestic was awarded with a Regional Award for Outstanding Achievement in the American Theatre by the New England Theatre Conference. For additional information, visit www.majestictheater.com.