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See What I Wanna See, a musical about lust, greed, murder, faith, and redemption, was named one of the Best Musicals of 2005 by New York Magazine. Nominated for nine Drama Desk Awards, including Best Musical, the show is based on three short stories that unfold like a Japanese screen painting. In Kesa and Morito, set in medieval Japan, two lovers sing of the ecstasy and torment of their affair. R Shomon, set in 1951 New York City, follows the investigation of a crime of passion and the witnesses’ contradicting versions of the event. Gloryday, set in present day New York, presents a priest during a crisis of faith after a terrible tragedy strikes the city. See What I Wanna See asks the question, “what is truth?” You’ll be amazed by the kaleidoscope of answers. PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE Click here to see the seating chart AMERICAN MUSIC VOICES PROJECT
In 2006, Signature Theatre was the proud recipient of a remarkable one million dollar grant from The Shen Family Foundation. The money allowed Signature to launch the American Musical Voices Project, which will commission and develop three brand new musicals from three of the country’s most exciting emerging composers: Michael John LaChiusa, Ricky Ian Gordon, and Joseph Thalken. Signature’s Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer will oversee each composer’s project and will direct a full production on Signature’s stage in the coming seasons. As part of our 08/09 season, Signature is delighted to present the works of acclaimed composer/lyricist Michael John LaChiusa.
Adapted from the American classic by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Edna Ferber (Showboat), Giant is a daring new musical, already acknowledged as one of the most promising contemporary theater debuts. Epic in vision and scope, swept with passion and violence, touched by humor and sorrow, Giant is the powerful story of a Texas rancher and his Virginia-born wife as they face increasing challenges in their marriage and family in an ever-changing American landscape. Five-time Tony Award® nominee (Marie Christine, The Wild Party) LaChiusa is the first recipient of the American Musical Voices Project Award to present a new work on Signature’s stage. Click here to see the seating chart Sponsored by The Shen Family Foundation Please note that due to the Texas-size length of Giant, all matinee performances begin at 1pm and all evening performances begin at 7pm. Estimated running time is 3 hours 30 minutes, including two intermissions. Everything’s bigger in Texas, y’all.
Set in 1950s heartland America, Ace is the epic story of one boy’s attempt to find his place in the present, and unlock his future. When 10-year-old Danny Lucas receives a toy plane as an unexpected gift, he is launched on an adventure of discovery to reconstruct the pieces of his shattered past. Through a series of mysterious revelations, Danny is transported back in time — flying into the gathering storm over Europe during aerial dogfights of WWI and soaring with the daring Tiger squadrons of WWII in the skies above Southeast Asia. A tale of triumph, transcendence, humor, and heart as seen through the prism of a child’s eyes, Ace magically explores the heroic lives and unforeseen legacies of the men and women of our greatest generations.
On a lonely road on the island of Inishmore, someone killed an Irish Liberation Army enforcer’s cat. Padraic may be a terrorist, but he loves that cat more than life itself, and someone is going to pay for kitty’s execution… just as soon as Padraic returns from his stint of torture and chip-shop bombing in Northern Ireland. This witty, ironic, and wild look at the hypocrisy of violence escalates from mayhem to a hilarious surprise ending that leaves audiences gasping for breath. If you loved Sweeney Todd, you won’t want to miss The Lieutenant of Inishmore. A viciously funny tale that contains mature themes, adult language, and graphic depictions of violence. No cats were harmed in the creation of this play.
Original London Production adapted and directed by Trevor Nunn and John Caird This production licensed by Music Theatre International by arrangement with Cameron Mackintosh This winter, Signature Theatre re-invents the blockbuster musical Les Misérables. Based on Victor Hugo's 1862 classic novel, this beloved show is a sweeping, uplifting, epic saga that has thrilled audiences throughout the world. The fugitive Jean Valjean is pitted against the tenacious Inspector Javert in a lifelong struggle to evade capture; their high-stakes conflict is a deeply personal tale set brought to vivid life against a historical backdrop of unparalleled scale. Packed with show-stopping musical numbers like “I Dreamed a Dream,” “On My Own,” and “One Day More,” this brand-new production features a 28-member cast and a 14-piece orchestra, all in Signature’s intimate, 280-seat black box theater. This promises to be the musical experience of a lifetime! PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
Sure, we love the cinema for its great “auteurs,” its glorious faces, and its daring images. But in this tabloid age where big stars go on Oprah and make such spectacles of themselves, what we really love is all that dish! The Little Dog Laughed follows the adventures of Mitchell Green, a movie star who could make it big if it weren’t for one teensy-weensy problem— his hard-driving agent, Diane (Twyford), can’t seem to keep him in the closet. Trying to help him navigate Hollywood’s choppy waters, the devilish Diane is doing all she can to keep Mitchell away from the cute rent boy who’s caught his eye…and the rent boy’s girlfriend! (Wait....the rent boy has a girlfriend???) Will there be a happy ending when the final credits roll? This production contains brief nudity, sexual content, and side-splitting humor. PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE For more information about The Little Dog Laughed, click here.
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