For the past several weeks, Broadway's Davis Gaines has took to the stage as Don Quixote in the Musical Theatre West production of Man of La Mancha at the Richard and Karen Carpenter Center for the Performing Arts. Having received rave notices since its February 10 opening of a fourteen performance run, BWW TV's Los Angeles Correspondents Michael Sterling and Jerry Evans visited Gaines and company to reflect on the run as it prepares for closing on Sunday, February 26. Click below to check out the video!
With two impressive lead stars--Davis Gaines and Lesli Margherita--at the forefront of a fresh, dynamic re-staging of a classic work, Musical Theatre West's brand new production of the 1965 Tony Award-winning musical MAN OF LA MANCHA is, hands down, one of the most complex, beautifully-rendered musical revivals to grace Southern California in some time. A laudable blend of strong musical performances, sublime visual artistry, and a labyrinthine story, this intensely-moving theatrical offering will continue to wow audiences at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach through this Sunday, February 26.
Broadway composer/lyricist Stephen Schwartz went to see yesterday's matinee of Musical Theatre West's production MAN OF LA MANCHA. At the evening performance, Martha Wasserman (widow of Dale Wasserman) showed up with French actor David Serero, who is doing the role of Cervantes in the French production. See the photos below!
MAN OF LA MANCHA, opened on Broadway in 1965. This Tony Award Winner for Best Musical features one of Broadway's great standards, 'The Impossible Dream,' and takes place during the height of the Spanish Inquisition. While awaiting a hearing with the Inquisition, Miguel de Cervantes presents a play as his defense in a mock trial for the prisoners. In it, he plays Alonso Quijana, a man who has set his own reality aside and becomes Don Quixote De La Mancha. Assisted by Sancho Panza, Quixote attempts to avoid his mortal enemy, the Enchanter, and woo the serving wench and prostitute, Aldonza, who he takes to be the Lady Dulcinea.
As many times as I have seen Man of La Mancha, I relish the music and high dramatic moments of this classic piece of theatre... being, naturally, that the production of it is top notch, with the right actors and skilled direction! MTW's current revival is top of the line, creme de la creme.
MAN OF LA MANCHA opened February 10 at Musical Theatre West. It will run for fourteen performances through February 26, 2012. Check out the pictures of opening night below!
Paul Garman, Executive Director/Producer, and Steven Glaudini, Artistic Director, are proud to announce the cast of MAN OF LA MANCHA, previewing February 10 and running for fourteen performances through February 26, 2012.
Paul Garman, Executive Director/Producer, and Steven Glaudini, Artistic Director, have announced the opening of MAN OF LA MANCHA, previewing February 10 and running for fourteen performances through February 26, 2012.
Paul Garman, Executive Director/Producer, and Steven Glaudini, Artistic Director, have announced the opening of MAN OF LA MANCHA, previewing February 10 and running for fourteen performances through February 26, 2012.
Paul Garman, Executive Director/Producer, and Steven Glaudini, Artistic Director, are proud to announce the cast of MAN OF LA MANCHA, previewing February 10 and running for fourteen performances through February 26, 2012.
Kimberly King joins the 20+ Broadway and California theatrical stars who will take to the Starlight stage for 'Divas Do Broadway' on September 11 as part of a benefit concert for Starlight Musical Theatre. Kimberly, a well known San Diego television personality, will join them as the 'divas' host for the evening.
Artistic Director, Carlos Mendoza, has just announced the list of 'divas' set to perform for Starlight's 'Divas Do Broadway' benefit concert on Saturday, September 11 at the Starlight bowl.
Kimberly King joins the 20+ Broadway and California theatrical stars who will take to the Starlight stage for 'Divas Do Broadway' on September 11 as part of a benefit concert for Starlight Musical Theatre. Kimberly, a well known San Diego television personality, will join them as the 'divas' host for the evening.
Artistic Director, Carlos Mendoza, has just announced the list of 'divas' set to perform for Starlight's 'Divas Do Broadway' benefit concert on Saturday, September 11 at the Starlight bowl.
The Welk Resorts will close THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE starring Richard Bermudez, Karenssa LeGear, Randall Dodge, Sue Goodman and Bart Williams on May 2, 2010.
The Welk Resorts announces THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE starring Richard Bermudez, Karenssa LeGear, Randall Dodge, Sue Goodman and Bart Williams. This classic Gilbert & Sullivan Comic Operetta under the directing and choreographic genius of San Diego favorite Ray Limon! Run dates are March 11 - May 2, 2010
The Welk Resorts announces THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE starring Richard Bermudez, Karenssa LeGear, Randall Dodge, Sue Goodman and Bart Williams. This classic Gilbert & Sullivan Comic Operetta under the directing and choreographic genius of San Diego favorite Ray Limon! Run dates are March 11 - May 2, 2010
