Photo Coverage: REAGLE MUSIC THEATRE OF GREATER BOSTON CELEBRATES OPENING OF 'SOUND OF MUSIC'
The cast of Reagle Music Theatre's "The Sound of Music" celebrated opening night at a post-show reception on August 5. An all-time audience favorite, the musical stars stage and screen idol Patrick Cassidy as Captain von Trapp and Broadway's Sarah Pfisterer as Maria.
The Reagle cast also features Susan Scannell as Elsa Schraeder; Rick Sherburne as Max Detweiller; Jenny Lynn Stewart as the Mother Abbess; Gillian Gordon as Liesl; and James Forbes Sheehan as Rolf. The Von Trapp children are Andrew Purdy, Friedrich; IsaBelle Miller, Louisa; Troy Costa, Kurt; Victoria Blanchard, Brigitta; NatAlie Hall, Marta; and Emma Schaufus, Gretl.
Supporting players include Linda Lodi (Frau Schmidt), Margaret Felice (Sister Berte), Angela Richardson (Sister Sophia), Connell Benn (Sister Margaretta), Brad Walters (Franz), Tim Lawton (Herr Zeller), and Jim Kopycinski (Admiral Von Schreiber). An additional 25 singers and dancers fill out the ensemble supported by a full, live pit orchestra.
L.A. Drama Critics Circle and Ovation Award-winning director, choreographer and designer Larry Sousa (Broadway's upcoming "Merry Go Round" starring Florence Henderson) directs, and IRNE Award-winning choreographer Susan Chebookjian stages. IRNE Award winners Daniel Rodriguez and Jeffrey Leonard serve as Music Director and Conductor, respectively.
"The Sound of Music" continues at Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston with performances Thursday and Friday, August 11 and 12 at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, August 13 at 2 and 7 p.m.; and Sunday, August 14 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $35 to $57; $25 for youths 5-18. Senior citizen discount is $2. Group and student rush discounts are also offered. Tickets are available online at www.reaglemusictheatre.org, by calling 781-891-5600, or in person at the Box Office at the Robinson Theatre, 617 Lexington Street, Waltham, Mass. Box Office hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and performance days 9 a.m. till curtain.
(Photos courtesy of Reagle Music Theatre)
Sarah Phisterer and Patrick Cassidy
Bob Donovan of On Stage Boston and Patrick Cassidy
Tony Annicone of Theater Mirror and Sarah Pfisterer
Jenny Lynn Stewart and Larry Sousa
James Forbes Sheehan and Gillian Gordon
Susan Scannell, a friend, and IsaBelle Miller
Clay Miller with daughter Isabelle and Rick Sherburne
Gillian Gordon and Victoria Blanchard
Twin sisters Emma and Lily Schaufus
Daniel Forest Sullivan and Troy Costa
Danielle Naugler and mother Kelly
Patrick Cassidy and Larry Sousa
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