WORKING to Open Santa Clara University's 2014-15 Mainstage Theatre Season
WORKING is a vital new musical based on the book by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Studs Terkel. Newly adapted by Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Pippin and Godspell) from the original adaptation by Stephen Schwartz and Nina Faso, WORKING is the working man's A Chorus Line. A musical exploration of 26 people from all walks of life, with songs by all-star composers Craig Carnelia, Micki Grant, Tony Award winner Lin-Manuel Miranda, Mary Rodgers, Susan Birkenhead, Stephen Schwartz and Grammy Award winner James Taylor.
WORKING celebrates everyday people in a genuinely funny and touching way. Portrayed by an ensemble cast featuring the rising stars of the Santa Clara University Theatre and Dance department. WORKING fills you with hope and inspiration and is the perfect musical for everyone who has ever worked a day in their lives.
Tickets are on sale now, ranging from $10-$15. Purchase on-line at www.scupresents.org or call the Box Office at 408-554-4015.
SCU•PRESENTS fosters opportunities on the Santa Clara University campus to teach students, engage audiences, and promote understanding through the performing arts. Created to facilitate artistic exchange between artists in the fields of dance, music, and theatre, SCU•Presents encompasses programming from the Department of Theatre and Dance, the Department of Music, and the newly formed Arts for Social Justice, as well as select Visiting Artist Series programming. In addition to presenting the works of these university programs, SCU•Presents serves an important role within the local community by offering affordable venues to Bay Area arts organizations and educators.
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