THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY Tour to Play Schuster Performing Arts Center, 3/15-20

By: Mar. 02, 2016
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Victoria Theatre Association has announced the full casting for the Dayton premiere of Premier Health Broadway Series presentation of THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY starring Elizabeth Stanley (On the Town, Million Dollar Quartet) as Francesca and Andrew Samonsky (The Hunchback of Notre Dame, South Pacific) as Robert. THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY runs at the Benjamin & Marion Schuster Performing Arts Center, March 15-20. Tickets are on sale now at Ticket Center Stage, located in the WIntergarden of the Schuster Center, by calling 937-228-3630, toll-free 888-228-3630 or online at www.ticketcenterstage.com.

The critically acclaimed musical features one of Broadway's most accomplished creative teams with music and lyrics by three-time Tony Award-winning composer JASON ROBERT BROWN (Parade, The Last Five Years), book by Pulitzer Prize-winning writer MARSHA NORMAN (The Secret Garden, The Color Purple, 'night, Mother) and direction by Tony Award-winner BARTLETT SHER (South Pacific, The King & I, The Light in the Piazza), recreated by TYNE RAFAELI (Fiddler on the Roof, The King & I).

Joining Stanley and Samonsky are Cullen R. Titmas (The Last Ship, Avenue Q) as Bud, Mary Callanan (Mamma Mia!, Annie) as Marge, David Hess (Sweeney Todd, Annie Get Your Gun) as Charlie, Dave Thomas Brown (The Legend of Georgia McBride, Heathers) as Michael, Caitlin Houlahan (Parade at Lincoln Center) as Carolyn and Katie Klaus (The Bridges of Madison County Original Broadway Cast Member, Bonnie & Clyde) as Marian/Chiara/State Fair Singer. The ensemble comprises Cole Burden (LES MISERABLES), Caitlyn Caughell (Newsies), Brad Greer (I Am Harvey Milk at Lincoln Center), Lucy Horton (Cats), Amy Linden (Cheer Wars), Trista Moldovan (The Phantom of the Opera), Jessica Sheridan (Sister Act), Matt Stokes (Jesus Christ Superstar), Tom Treadwell (Annie) and Bryan Welnicki (Peter and the Starcatcher).

The team also includes scenic design by two-time Tony Award-winner MICHAEL YEARGAN (The Light in the Piazza, South Pacific), costume design by six-time Tony Award-winner CATHERINE ZUBER (The King and I, South Pacific, The Light in the Piazza), lighting design by two-time Tony Award-winner DONALD HOLDER (South Pacific, The Lion King), sound design by JON WESTON (LES MISERABLES, The Color Purple), wig and hair design by DAVID BRIAN BROWN (Curious Incident, Sister Act), arrangements and orchestrations by JASON ROBERT BROWN, music supervision by TOM MURRAY (The Last Five Years, Parade), movement by DANNY MEFFORD (Fun Home, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson) and casting by TELSEY + COMPANY/CESAR ROCHA, CSA.

Based on the best-selling novel by ROBERT JAMES WALLER, THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY tells the story of Iowa housewife Francesca Johnson and her life-changing, four-day whirlwind romance with traveling photographer Robert Kincaid. It's an unforgettable story of two people caught between decision and desire, as a chance encounter becomes a second chance at so much more.

SPECIAL EVENT- THE BRIDGES OF MIAMI VALLEY

The Miami Valley is proud of its covered bridges and to celebrate, Victoria Theatre Association, in partnership with the Preble County Arts Council, is hosting a new visual art exhibit inside the Schuster Center titled "The Bridges of the Miami Valley." This exhibit features the work of local artists who have been asked to draw their inspiration from the covered bridges in southwest Ohio. The exhibit opens to the public on Tuesday, March 15, 2016 in conjunction with the Premier Health Broadway Series opening night of THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY, and runs through Thursday, March 24, 2016. It is free to the public and available for viewing during normal business hours unless the building is closed for a special event.

Tickets for THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY start at $25. Tickets are on sale now at Ticket Center Stage, located in the Wintergarden of the Schuster Center, by calling 937-228-3630, toll-free 888-228-3630 or online at www.ticketcenterstage.com.

The Original Broadway Cast Recording of THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY, now available on Ghostlight Records, was released on April 15, 2014 and debuted as the #1 Cast Recording on the Billboard charts. For more information or to purchase the Cast Recording, please visit www.sh-k-boom.com/bridgesofmadisoncounty.

THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY national tour officially opened at the Des Moines Civic Center on Tuesday, December 1st before traveling to more than 15 cities in its first season.

Photo by Matthew Murphy



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