Ogunquit Playhouse to 'Spotlight' THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME Director & Music Director

The Ogunquit Playhouse will present another installment of the post-show discussion series "Spotlight" featuring the dynamic creators of the new musical THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME following the Saturday matinee on July 16 at 6PM.

The one-hour moderated discussion from the stage will shine the spotlight on director Shaun Kerrison and music director Brent-Alan Huffman. Hear first-hand how this show was interpreted for the Ogunquit Playhouse by key members of the creative team and how they worked together to stage this large endeavor.

THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME, on stage from July 13 to August 6, is based on Victor Hugo's epic tale of hope, love and passion.

Admission is free to ticket holders of the July 16th matinee or evening performance. Donations will be accepted at the door for all others and seating will be based on availability. For more information visit www.ogunquitplayhouse.org.

Shaun Kerrison returns from England to direct this epic production for the Ogunquit Playhouse. He will discuss the challenges and joys of embarking on this new musical. He has directed many Ogunquit productions, receiving many IRNE and BroadwayWorld nominations for Best Director. Mr. Kerrison was last in Ogunquit in 2014 to direct Mary Poppins the Broadway Musical and The Witches of Eastwick, and in 2012 he directed the Rodgers and Hammerstein's classic South Pacific. He also directed the U.S. regional premiere of Sunset Boulevard at the Ogunquit Playhouse starring Stephanie Powers, as well as Les Miserables and My Fair Lady for the Ogunquit stage. On Broadway, Mr. Kerrison was the Resident Director of Mary Poppins and was the Associate Director for the Broadway revival of Les Miserables, and he redirected the National Theatres production of My Fair Lady for its 50th Anniversary U.S. National Tour.

Brent-Alan Huffman was Conductor/Music Director for the original U.S. companies of THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME at La Jolla Playhouse and at Paper Mill Playhouse and conducted the recent Billboard number 1 cast recording. He will discuss the journey of this show's development and how the Ogunquit production came together. His Broadway credits include Leap of Faith, Disney's The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast, and National Tours include Sister Act, Little Shop of Horrors and Beauty and the Beast. For television he served as Production Music Coordinator on ABC's The Music Man starring Matthew Broderick and Kristin Chenoweth, and as Associate Music Producer on NBC/Hallmark's A Christmas Carol starring Kelsey Grammer.

Mark your calendars now and plan to see every show this year. Ticket packages are still available and are the best way to guarantee the best seats for the lowest price, starting at only $129 for a three-show Super Saver package. Individual tickets start at $47 each. To learn more about becoming a Playhouse member, or to purchase tickets and gift cards, visit www.ogunquitplayhouse.org or call the Ogunquit Playhouse Box Office at 207-646-5511.

Get your glitter on for the outrageously fun Priscilla Queen of the Desert on stage from August 10 to September 3. Pull up your boots and hold onto your hats when Seven Brides for Seven Brothers hits the stage September 7 to October 1. Elvis, Jerry Lee, Perkins and Cash return by popular demand! Million Dollar Quartet, the best-selling show in the history of The Playhouse, hits the stage October 5 to November 6 with the 2015 cast to once again to rock out the season with one mega-hit song after the next.

The Ogunquit Playhouse, a 501c3 not-for-profit organization listed on the National Historic Register, is located on Route One in Ogunquit, Maine and produces the finest Broadway musicals each season with performances Tuesday through Sunday, from May 18 to November 6. Follow the Ogunquit Playhouse on Twitter (@OgunquitPH) and on Facebook (facebook.com/OgunquitPlayhouse) for behind-the-scenes info, photos and fun throughout the season.