Light Opera Presents I DO! I DO!, Opens 10/8
From Harvey Schmidt and Tom Jones, the creators of the American musical theater phenomenon THE FANTASTICKS, I DO! I DO! follows newlyweds Michael and Agnes from the day of their wedding through their life together, from 1900 to 1950, as the couple experiences wedding night jitters, raises a family, negotiates mid-life crises, quarrels, separates, reconciles and grows old together. The score includes "Together Forever," "When the Kids Get Married" and "My Cup Runneth Over."
I DO! I DO! is directed and choreographed by Light Opera Works' artistic director Rudy Hogenmiller, with music direction by Roger L. Bingaman and Linda Slein.Cast in I DO! I DO! are Catherine Lord (Agnes) and Larry Adams (Michael), reunited after their pairing in Light Opera Works' 2009 A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC.The production team for I DO ! I DO! includes Adam L. Veness (Scenic Design), Darcy Hofer (Costume Design), Charles Jolls (Lighting Design), Miles Polaski (Sound Design), Sienna Macedon (Hair and Make-Up Design), Mealah Heidenreich and Deborah Lindell (Properties Design), Rachel Levine (Stage Manager), and Paige Keedy (Production Manager).The Opening Night reception for I Do! I DO! is sponsored by Prairie Moon, Evanston.I DO! I DO! is Light Opera Works' third show of 2010. The season ends with Jerry Herman's HELLO, DOLLY! (December 26-January 2). Discounted ticket packages are still available.
Run
Opens
Friday, October 8, 2010, 8 pm
Previews
Sunday, October 3, 2010, 3 pm
Wednesday, October 6, 8 pm,
Thursday, October 7, 8 pm
Regular Performances
Fridays through Sundays until November 14, 2010
Friday, 8 pm
Saturday, 8 pm
Sunday, 3 pm
Ticket prices for I DO! I DO! are $27, $34 and $42. Ages 21 and younger are half price. All preview seats are $21. To order tickets, or for more information, call the Light Opera Works box office at (847) 869-6300 or order 24 hours a day online at www.lightoperaworks.com
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