Musical Theatre West to Present SINGIN' IN THE RAIN, 7/10-26

Musical Theatre West (MTW) is Singin' in the Rain July 10-26 at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center. Featuring all of the beloved songs, splashy dance numbers, and comedic antics, this two-time Tony nominated musical delivers the best of the beloved film, live on stage. Tickets are now on sale at the MTW Ticket Office, online at www.musical.org, or by calling (562) 856-1999, ext. 4. Ticket prices start at $20. And, by popular demand, a matinee preview performance on Saturday, July 11, 2pm is now on sale with great seats still available!

Based on what is recognized as the "Greatest Movie Musical of All Time" by the American Film Institute, the stage version of Singin' in the Rain is faithfully and lovingly adapted by Broadway legends Betty Comden and Adolph Green with songs by Nacio Herb Brown and Arthur Freed. Brought to life is each unforgettable scene, song, and dance, including the show-stopping title number, complete with an onstage rainstorm! Audiences of all ages can sing along and relive the classic music from the iconic "Singin' in the Rain" to the footloose and fancy free "Make 'Em Laugh" and "Good Mornin'."

Singin' in the Rain has all the makings of a 1920's Tinseltown tabloid headline - the starlet, the leading man, and a love affair that could change lives and make or break careers! In silent movies, Don Lockwood and Lina Lamont sizzle, but behind the scenes things aren't always as they appear on the silver screen. Lina's squeaky voice might be the end of her career in "talking pictures" without the help of a talented young actress to do the talking and singing for her.

Adapted faithfully from the 1952 movie of the same name, the stage version made a splash on the West End in 1983, earning a Laurence Olivier Award nomination for "Best Actress in a Musical." Two years later, the show opened on Broadway under the direction and choreographed by Twyla Tharp, earning Tony nominations for "Best Book of a Musical" and "Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical." The Broadway production also earned Drama Desk Award nominations for "Outstanding Choreography" and "Outstanding Featured Actress," and the award for "Outstanding Special Effects."

A 2000 revival production on the West End brought home Laurence Olivier Award for "Best Musical Revivial" and three additional nominations. Returning to the London stage again in 2012, the show earned another three Olivier Award nominations.

Musical Theatre West's production is under the direction and choreography of Jon Engstrom and musical direction of John Glaudini. The production is made possible thanks to the generous contributions of 2014-2015 Honorary Season Producers: The Ackerman Family/Evalyn M. Bauer Foundation, Ken & Dottie Reiner, and Don & Marlene Temple. Howard & Elaine Davis, Jon & Amanda Hall, and Arlene Solomon serve as Associate Producers and Don & Judy McNulty Black, Sheldon & Shell Whitney Grossman, and Ethel Severson serve as Show Sponsors. Paul Garman serves as Executive Director/Producer for MTW.

Don't miss out on the musical event of yesteryear, today, and for all time! Tickets are now on sale at the Musical Theatre West Ticket Office, by calling (562) 856-1999, ext. 4 or online at www.musical.org.