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bulletWritten By:  Harvey Schmidt & Tom Jones
bulletDirected by:   Paul Palmisano
bulletPresented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
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bulletSince it’s opening in May, 1960, at the Sullivan Street Playhouse in New York, and its subsequent revival at the Snapple Theatre Center, The Fantasticks has become the longest running production of any kind in the history of American theatre. Continuing its run in New York City, please visit www.FantasticsOnBroadway.com.

Run of Show

"The Fantasticks" will run May 7-22, 2010, Thursday through Saturday at 8:00pm

Synopsis

The Fantasticks! – the longest running musical in the history of theatre. Based loosely on “Les Romanesques” by Edmond Rostand, The Fantasticks! opened in New York City on May 3, 1960 and played 17,162 performances before closing January 13, 2002 ... 42 years! There are a number of familiar songs such as “Try To Remember.”

Program

The Program for this show is not yet available.

The People ...

Leading Roles

El Gallo (Narrator) Dave Dysard
Luisa (The Girl) Emily Applebaum
Matt (The Boy) Andy Dysard
Hucklebee (Matt’s Father) David Engel
Bellomy (Luisa’s Father) Tom Wagner
Henry (Old Actor) Larry Farley
Mortimer (Man Who Dies) Paul Palmisano
The Mute Matthew Oster

Production Staff

Director

Paul Palmisano

Producer

Rich Chesko, Jr. & Jean Mills

Choreographers

Lindsey Denham
Keyboard Christine Ehinger
Vocal Coach Brenda Sweeney

Set Design

Brad Ray

Stage Managers

Debbie Marinik & Laurie Mix

Lighting Designer

J. Judson Lohman

     Crew

Andrew Black, Rich Chesko, Jr, David Hutte, Larry Janney, Marc Malley, & Laurie Mix

Costumes

Becky Farley, Jean Mills, Elizabeth Piel, and Cast
Props Joyce Calmes

     Crew

Jean Brown, Ernie Brown, Joyce Calmes, Laura Ordorica, Joyce Rupley, Mary Wagner, & Bob Yarger
Set Construction Brad Ray
Scenic Art Brad Riker
Set Dressing Brad Riker
Painters and Dutchers Lisa Cromwell, Jean Mills, & Brad Riker
Bookholder Marc Malley
Program Jake Gordy, Laura Hansen, & Frank Venda
Program Art & Cover Design H.O.T. Graphics
Production Logo and Posters Music Theatre International
House Manager Ann Veasey
Box Office Ann Veasey
     Assisted By Kimberley Bruggemann, Pam Engle, Sandy Fry, Darlene Hatfield, Barbara Heindel, Sue Holliger, Debbie Krieger, Dianne Nowakowski, Jinny Patterson, Susan Rice, & Judy Wiederhold
Program Printing The Copy Center
Marquee Signs Derek Hansen

Cast Photography

Frank Venda
Special Thanks

Ottawa Hills High School

The Show!

Act I  
Try To Remember El Gallo & Compay
Much More Luisa
Metaphor Matt & Luisa
Never Say No Hucklebee & Bellomy
It Depends On What You Pay El Gallo, Huckelbee, & Bellomy
Soon It’s Gonna Rain Matt & Luisa
Abduction Ballet Company
Happy Ending Company
   
Act II  
This Plum Is Too Ripe Matt, Luisa, Hucklebee, & Bellomy
I Can See It El Gallo & Matt
Plant A Radish Hucklebee & Bellomy
Much More Reprise Luisa
Round And Round El Gallo, Luisa, Hucklebee, Bellomy, Henry, & Mortimer
Beyond That Road El Gallo & Matt
They Were You Matt & Luisa
Metaphor Reprise Matt & Luisa
Try To Remember Reprise El Gallo, Matt, Luisa, Hucklebee, & Bellomy

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Last Modified: 05/07/10