Philadelphia, Here I Come!

By Brian Friel
Directed by Sarah May
Sets & Lights Designed by Keith Nagy
Costumes Designed by Craig Tucker
Sound Designed by Bill Amato
Produced by Martin Friedman

Performances begin September 30 and run through October 16, 2005
Friday, September 30 • 8 p.m.
Saturday, October 1 • 8 p.m.
Sunday, October 2 • 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.
Friday, October 7 • 8 p.m.
Saturday, October 8 • 8 p.m.
Sunday, October 9 • 2 p.m.
Friday, October 14 • 8 p.m.
Saturday, October 15 • 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.
Sunday, October 16 • 2 p.m.

Produced with kind permission from Samuel French, Inc.

Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for students and seniors.
For tickets and reservations call 440.525.7034 or 440.525.7474

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Peter Pan or The Boy Who Would Not Grow Up

Lakeland Theatre is delighted to present the Cleveland premiere of an adaptation of J.M.Barrie’s Peter Pan or the Boy Who Would Not Grow Up, by Trevor Nunn and John Caird. The production will run July 8 through July 24.

Nunn and Caird created this adaptation of Peter Pan for the Royal Shakespeare Company in 1982, restoring a beloved British classic to much of its original intent. It also ran at both the Royal Shakespeare Company and the National Theatre of Great Britain 1998. Lakeland’s production will be only the third theatre in the United States to mount this particular adaptation.

"This Peter Pan is wholly different from the Walt Disney production of the 1950’s or the musical version by Camden, Green and Styne," says director Martin Friedman. "This is a straight play that retains the exuberance of Barrie’s original story. It retains Peter - who flies but does not sing- as well as Tinkerbelle and Hook. It also diminishes the role of the Indians. Yet, it is more thoughtful than the musical, more specific to our time. Come see a re-imagining of this timeless classic."

Martin Friedman directs this production which features Magdalyn Donnelly, Brian Bowers, Mark Cipra, and Bob Keefe. The production includes lovely Victorian sets and lights by Keith Nagy, costumes by Craig Tucker and John Larger, sound by William Amato, choreography by Liz Flynn and fight choreography by Kelly Elliot and Josh Brown.

Lakeland’s production of Peter Pan opens Friday, July 8 at 8:00pm and runs three weekends at the Lakeland Performing Arts Center. Show dates are Fridays and Saturdays July 8-23 at 8:00 pm and Sundays July 10-24 at 7:30 pm. Matinees are scheduled for 2:00 on Saturdays July 9 and 23, and Sundays July 17 and 24.

Book and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Concept by Stephen Sondheim and Julia McKenzie

Featuring ::
Jacqi Loewy* and Joel Nunley*
Jeffrey Grover Jennifer Clifford William Berry
Directed by Martin Friedman
Musical Direction by Marcus Baker
*Courtesy of Actor’s Equity Association
Sets and Lights by Keith Nagy
Costumes by Craig Tucker
Choreography by Pandora Robertson
Sound by Bill Amato
Spend a perfect summer evening with five wonderful actors/singers, a
great combo and the music of Stephen Sondheim. Hear music from some
of his greatest shows including: A Little Night Music, Company,
Sunday in the Park with George, Merrily We Roll Along, The Frogs
and and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.

Friday, July 16 • 8 p.m.
Saturday, July 17 • 8 p.m.
Sunday, July 18 • 7 p.m.
Friday, July 23 • 8 p.m.
Saturday, July 24 • 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.
Sunday, July 25 • 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.
Friday, July 30 • 8 p.m.
Saturday, July 31 • 8 p.m.
Sunday, August 1 • 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.

Performances begin July 16 and run through August 1, 2004
Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for students and seniors. For tickets call 440.525.7034 or 440.525.4774
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Noises Off is not one play but two: simultaneously a traditional sex farce, Nothing On, and the backstage “drama” that develops during Nothing On’s’ final rehearsal and tour. The two begin to interlock as the characters make their exits from Nothing On only to find themselves making entrances into an even worse nightmare that’s happening backstage. At the disastrous final performance, the two plots can be kept separate no longer, and coalesce into a single collective nervous breakdown.

Directed by Martin Friedman and produced by a professional cast, Noises Off is a classic travesty by a Tony Award-winning playwright, with sets and lights produced by Keith Nagy, costumes by Craig Tucker and sound by Bill Amato.

Play dates are at 8:00 pm on February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, and 21 and 2:00 pm on February 8 and 22. There is a special 7:00 pm show on Sunday, February 15.

For ticket information call the box office at 440.525.7034. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for students and seniors.

Into the Woods
Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's
Tony-Awarding Winning Musical

Directed by Martin Friedman
Musical Direction by Marc Baker
Sets/Lights by Keith Nagy
Choreography by Gustavo Urdaneta
Costumes by Dana Romeo

Featuring: Maryann Nagel and Paul Floriano* (AEA) Sandra Emerick and Toni Cervino. Also several Lakeland students and a full orchestra.

On July 26, immediately following the 2PM matinee and prior to the 8PM evening show, there will be a public sing-a-long in the PAC. Lead by music director Marc Baker and featuring both the cast and you, this presentation was dubed INTO THE WORDS by my 71/2 year old son who loves the show. Join in the fun. It's free! A gourmet box dinner will be available for purchase, as well as discounted tickets for the evening presentation.

As usual, all Lakeland faculty and staff will receive a free ticket to the production. Additional tickets can be reserved at discounted rates.

The Imaginary Invalid
By Moliére

Jan 31,Feb 1,2,7-9, 14-16, 2003

Moliers last play is a sparkling satire set in London in 1899 about a perfectly healthy hypochondriac who insists his daughter marry a physician to ensure a doctor will be near him at all times.

Our college production this semester is Moliére's legendary play, THE IMAGINARY INVALID.
This was Moliére's last production. He played the role of the Invalid, and died on the opening night in front of King Louis. What a comedy!

Our production is not set in the 1670's (as was the original) but in London in 1899 (The Victorian Period). The costumes are designed by the wonderful designer Alison Hernan with sets and lights by Keith Nagy. It should be a beautiful show.

While the play is a comedy about a hypochondriac it also makes many serious comments about the health care system (which is remarkably like ours!)

Bed and Sofa by Polly Pen
Directed by Gustavo Urdaneta
Featuring Curtis Proctor and Beth Cubbison
Running time: 1 hour and 15 minutes; no intermission
A musical drama for mature audiences

Showtimes
June 29 8pm
June 30 8pm
July 1 2pm
July 12 8pm
July 14 8pm
July 15 2pm
July 19 8pm
July 21 2pm

Bed and Sofa will be performed in repertory with:

She Loves Me by Sheldon Harnick and Jerry Bock
Directed by Martin Friedman
Featuring Gregory Violand and Maryann Nagel
Running time: 2 hours and 30 minutes
A musical comedy for the whole family
July 6 8pm
July 7 8pm
July 8 2pm AND 7pm
July 13 8pm
July 14 2pm
July 15 7pm
July 20 8pm
July 21 8pm
July 22 2pm AND 7pm

For more information and tickets please call 440.525.7034

Plaza Suite by Neil Simon Lakeland Theatre Presents Neil Simon's Plaza Suite. Directed by Martin Friedman. Featuring Mitchell Fields as Sam Nash, Jesse Kiplinger & Roy Hubley Also featuring Mary Jane Nottage & Tim Coles Set & Lighting Design by Keith Nagy

Choose from 3 weekends & 9 performances.

Lakeland Theatre Presents...
I Hate Hamlet, Paul Rudnick's witty, acerbic laugh-out-loud funny examination of the art and commerce of theatre.

Featuring:
Chris Carpenter (Andrew Rally), Joel Nunley (John Barrymore), Curtis Proctor (Gary Lefkowitz), Kathy Yates (Lillian Troy), Trish Kopaitich (Deirdre McDavey), Marsha Dingldein (Felicia Dantine).

9 performances were presented between Fri. October 13 - Sat. October 28.2000.