The Princess and the Pea at The Marriott Theatre- July 31
Terry James, Executive Producer
Aaron Thielen, Lead Artistic Director
Andy Hite, Artistic Director
Present
THE PRINCESS AND THE PEA
July 31 – August 30
AT
THE MARRIOTT THEATRE FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES
The Princess and the Pea opens July 31 and run through August 30 at The Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences, 10 Marriott Drive. This whimsical production features a contemporary twist on the classic Hans Christian Andersen fairytale, and is directed and choreographed by Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences favorite, Rachel Rockwell (Wizard of Oz, Seussical), with musical direction by Roberta Duchak.
When Prince Wellington David is forced into choosing a bride by his mother, Queen Evermean, all of the princesses in the kingdom of Ipslonia line up to pass the "Princess Test." But when the Prince falls in love with a commoner named Ruth instead of a "true" princess, trouble begins to brew! To satisfy the Queen, Ruth must prove her worth by passing her own special "Princess Test," which requires her to sleep on a giant stack of mattresses piled on top of a single pea. If she endures a sleepless night due to the pea – which she has no knowledge of - she must be delicate enough to be a real princess. A small pea alone will determine whether the Prince and his true love will be able to live happily ever after.
An imaginative story for all ages, The Princess and the Pea is a celebration of finding everlasting love and being true to oneself no matter what the circumstances. The show's book and lyrics are by Rick Boynton, with music by Marc Robin, with additional lyrics by Curt Dale Clark and Marc Robin.
The Princess and the Pea stars Dara Cameron as Ruth, Don Forston as Papa and TV Reporter, Carol Kuykendall as Queen Evermean, Ericka Mac as Buffy, Michael Mahler as Prince Wellington, and Alan Schmuckler as Chester.
Costume Design is by Nancy Missimi, Lighting Design by Jesse Klug, Sound Design by Jeff Dublinske, and Jeff Bell conducts the Marriott Theatre orchestra.
The performance schedule for The Princess and the Pea is as follows: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 10 am; Saturdays at 11 am. Please call 847.634.0200 or visit www.MarriottTheatre.com for the exact schedule, as some show times and dates may vary. Tickets for all shows are $12, excluding tax and handling fees. Groups of 15 or more receive a discount by calling 847.634.5909. Free parking is available at all performances. To reserve tickets with a major credit card, call the Marriott Theatre Box Office at 847.634.0200 or visit www.marriotttheatre.com.
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