Regional Premiere of TWELFTH NIGHT Musical Adaptation to be Presented at MusicalFare This Summer
The performance schedule is July 5th – August 6th.
By: Chloe Rabinowitz Jun. 19, 2023
TWELFTH NIGHT, a musical adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night will be presented July 5th – August 6th at MusicalFare Theatre.
MusicalFare Theatre is on the web at www.musicalfare.com
Conceived by Kwame Kwei-Armah and Shaina Taub
Music and Lyrics by Shaina Taub
Directed by Susan Drozd
Choreographed by Carlos R.A. Jones
Music Direction by Theresa Quinn
A contemporary take on the classic Shakespearean tale with an electrifying jazz-funk score.
TWELFTH NIGHT is a rousing contemporary musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic romantic comedy about mistaken identity and self-discovery. It tells the story of Viola, a young heroine who washes up on the shores of Illyria, disguises herself as a man, is sent to court a countess and falls hard for a Duke. As she navigates this strange and wonderful new land, she finds her true self and true love in the process.
The production stars a cast of 16 of WNY’s finest musical theater performers: Louis Colaiacovo, Lissette DeJesus, Thomas Evans, Alex Anthony Garcia, Christian Hines, Cordell Hopkins, Christopher Houston, Stevie Jackson, Nicholas Lama, Kristen-Marie Lopez, Gabriella Jean McKinley, Ricky Needham, Maria Pedro, Dave Spychalski, Ember Tate and Daniel Torres.
Set, Lighting & Sound Design is by Chris Cavanagh, Costume Design is by Kari Drozd and Hair, Wig & Make-up Design is by Susan Drozd.
The performance schedule is July 5th – August 6th, Wednesdays at 7:00pm, Thursdays at 7:00pm, Fridays at 7:30pm, Saturdays at 3:30pm and 7:30pm and Sundays at 2:00pm. Meet-the-cast talkbacks take place after all Wednesday performances EXCEPT opening night, July 5th.
PLEASE NOTE: Because of the July 4th holiday, BOTH the Daemen Preview AND the Half-Price Preview will be held on Sunday, July 2nd at 7pm.
(Daemen faculty/staff/students are free with ID; others pay half-price, as usual.)
Ticket prices: $50 General.
Student & Group rates available.
Ticket reservations may be made by calling 716-839-8540 or online at www.musicalfare.com
All seating is assigned. Visa, Mastercard, Discover and checks are accepted.
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