THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY Set for Spring at The Circuit Playhouse
Based on the best-selling novel, The Bridges of Madison County captures the expanse of the American heartland along with the yearning entangled with one of life's most painful questions, "What if...?" Francesca Johnson, a beautiful Italian woman who married an American soldier to flee war-torn Italy, looks forward to a few days alone on her Iowa farm when her family heads to the 1965 state fair. When a ruggedly handsome National Geographic photographer pulls into her driveway seeking directions, the course of Francesca's life changes forever.
Playhouse on the Square Resident Company Member Carla McDonald (Carrie the Musical; Gypsy) is Francesca. Opposite Carla is Guest Artist Christopher Swan as Robert. Audiences might remember Christopher from performances of his one-man show Fully Committed. The pair are joined by Associate Company Members Ian Lah (Mamma Mia!; Rock of Ages) and Allison Fortin (Sisters of Swing; Rock of Ages). The Bridges of Madison County is directed by Playhouse on the Square Resident Company Member Dave Landis (King Charles III; Sister Act).
The Bridges of Madison County runs March 17th - April 9th at The Circuit Playhouse. The Bridges of Madison County is sponsored by Robert Briggs and the Briggs Foundation and Art and Nancy Graesser. The Circuit Playhouse Inc. Super Sponsor is Dr. Thomas Ratliff. The Pay-What-You-Can Performance is Thursday, March 23rd at 8pm and is sponsored by ArtsZone/AutoZone and Southland Park Gaming and Racing. The Circuit Playhouse is located at 51 S. Cooper St. For more information or to make reservations, call 901-726-4656 or purchase tickets online at playhouseonthesquare.org.
Cast List:
Francesca - Carla McDonald
Robert - Christopher Swan
Bud - Jonathan Christian
Michael - Ian Lah
Caroline - Allison Fortin
Marian - Kim Baker
Marge- Kim Sanders
Charlie - Kent Fleshman
Ensemble -
Chris Cotton (U/S Charlie)
Daniel Gonzalez
Kathryn Kilger
Daniel Stuart Nelson
Eileen Peterson
Production Team:
Director: Dave Landis
Stage Manager: Kiersten Fallow
Costume Designer: Lindsay Schmeling
Lighting Designer: Zo Haynes
Sound Designer: Carter McHann
Scenic Designer/Technical Director: Phillip Hughen
Properties Designer: Gabrielle D'arcangel
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