Michael Fauss News

Atlanta Lyric Theatre presents 'A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum' June 11 - 27 at The Earl Smith Strand Theatre on the Marietta Square. Tickets are available at 404-377-9948 or www.atlantalyrictheatre.com.

'Dirty Rotten Scoundrels' will be directed by Danny Weathers with musical direction by Michael Fauss and choreography by Penny Leto. The musical has a book by Jeffrey Lane with music and lyrics by David Yazbek. The musical is based on the movie of the same name starring Michael Caine and Steve Martin. It ran on Broadway for almost 2 years and was nominated for 10 Tony Awards, including Best Musical.

'Dirty Rotten Scoundrels' will be directed by Danny Weathers with musical direction by Michael Fauss and choreography by Penny Leto. The musical has a book by Jeffrey Lane with music/lyrics by David Yazbek. The musical is based on the movie of the same name starring Michael Caine and Steve Martin. It ran on Broadway for almost 2 years and was nominated for 10 Tony Awards, including Best Musical.

'The Full Monty' is set in Buffalo, New York, where the local steel mill has just folded. Buddies Jerry and Dave have been laid off and are struggling to survive. After seeing the wildly enthusiastic reactions of their wives and girlfriends to a Chippendale's style troupe, Jerry comes up with the idea of doing a one-night performance to make some quick money. He hires four other unemployed factory workers for the act and names their troupe, 'Hot Metal.' Unfortunately, the initial rehearsals are anything but hot. And who wants to see a bunch of 'regular' guys strip anyway? To boost ticket sales, Jerry announces they will outdo the Chippendale's and go 'the full monty.' But do they have the....nerve?

Vicki has starred at the Waterfront in numerous productions, including 'Olympus On My Mind,' 'Lookin' Up,' 'A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum,' and many others. She has also appeared in the Waterfront's Sondheim concert, 'Encore!' and this year's 'Broadway With A Twist.' In 1991, she had a sold-out concert at TWFAC called 'Diva By The Sea.' She has also performed in 'Falsettoland,' 'Cole' and the various incarnations of 'Nunsense,' as well as appearing in 'Follies' with the Key West Pops. She was recently the featured singer for the annual NetRoots Nation conference, attended by President Bill Clinton.

The season begins with 'Twelve Angry Men' by Reginald Rose (Dec. 17 to Jan. 9), one of the greatest courtroom dramas ever written. Directed by Danny Weathers, it will feature a cast of Key West's finest actors. This gripping play examines a group of citizens deciding the guilt or innocence of a 16 year old boy who's accused of killing his father and will have you on the edge of your seat. Winner of the Tony Award for Best Revival of a Play in 2004. 'Crackling...theatrically irresistible. Sends a chill up the spine.' The Washington Post. The production sponsor is Rudy Molinet and Marquis Properties Realty.

Bobby and Danny have been entertaining Key West audiences for many years. 'A Couple of Swells' is a musical journey through their experiences of growing up, adventures in show biz and finally settling in Key West. The line-up ranges from 'Spamalot' to 'Kiss Me Kate,' with pop and cabaret standards, as well as songs from Bobby's highly successful 'Bobby In The Lobby' series at the Tennessee Williams Theatre.

The performers are a who's who of the best of Key West. David Black is comfortable moving between musical theater, comedy and drama, as reflected in his many appearances on Key West stages. This season he appeared at the Waterfront in the highly praised 'Doubt' as well as 'Reefer Madness' and 'The Red Head Dilemma.' Laurie Breakwell appeared this season in the Key West Pops concert of 'A Little Night Music' and 'The Wild Women of Planet Wongo' at the Red Barn. Last season she appeared in the Barn's 'Bark!' as well as the Pops' 'The Pajama Game.'

Denis Hyland ('Rocky Horror Show,' 'Equus,') plays Jack the super smooth proprietor of the Reefer Den, with Mary Falconer ('The Best Man,' 'Urinetown') playing Mae - the long-suffering hostess of the Den. Nulita Loder ('Urinetown,' 'My Way') plays Sally, the seductive Reefer Slut, and Michael Aaglan ('The Best Man') plays Ralph, a former fraternity man who's become a giggling reefer addict. Kristen Wilson ('Urinetown,' 'Bat Boy') plays the Placard Girl who parades lessons to be learned from the dangers of the leafy menace.

'Hound Dog.' 'Love Potion #9.' 'Stand By Me.' 'On Broadway.' 'Jailhouse Rock.' These songs provide the soundtrack to a generation of Americans. What's more, they are the work of a single song-writing team: Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. These tunes and many more will have audiences dancing in the aisles when Atlanta Lyric Theatre's staging of the seven-time Tony Award-nominated, Grammy Award-winning musical, SMOKEY JOE'S CAF? - The Songs of Leiber and Stoller, hits the Strand Theatre January 16 - February 1, 2009.

'Hound Dog.' 'Love Potion #9.' 'Stand By Me.' 'On Broadway.' 'Jailhouse Rock.' These songs provide the soundtrack to a generation of Americans. What's more, they are the work of a single song-writing team: Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. These tunes and many more will have audiences dancing in the aisles when Atlanta Lyric Theatre's staging of the seven-time Tony Award-nominated, Grammy Award-winning musical, SMOKEY JOE'S CAF? - The Songs of Leiber and Stoller, hits the Strand Theatre January 16 - February 1, 2009.

A team of 12 acclaimed writers have contributed songs - Stephen Bates, Marie Cain, Perry Hart, Shelly Markham, Jim Morgan, David Pevsner, Rayme Sciaroni, Mark Savage, Ben Schaechter, Trance Thompson, Mark Winkler and two-time Emmy Award winner, Bruce Vilanch. The show opens with 'Gratuitous Nudity,' in which the cast throws caution and costumes to the wind, and they never look back. Other numbers include 'Naked Maid,' 'Robert Mitchum,' 'Nothin' But The Radio On,' and 'Perky Little Porn Star.'

Mary Bond Davis, best known for originating the role of Motormouth Maybelle in the Broadway hit Hairspray, will perform in Provincetown for a one night only engagement at The Crown and Anchor.