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Follow on Google News | Orlando Shakespeare Theater Unveils the Faces of its 26th SeasonTheater announces partial cast lists and directors for Signature Series productions
Les Misérables (September 10 - October 12, 2014) Directed by DJ Salisbury Musical Direction by Ken Clifton As previously revealed, Les Misérables will feature Davis Gaines (Broadway’s The Phantom of the Opera and Sweeney Todd International Tour) as Javert and Michael Hunsaker (Ragtime and Chess National Tours) as Jean Valjean. Additional lead performers include James Beaman (Thénardier) The Ensemble includes Ana Bateman, Sarah Caroline Billings, David Bracamonte, Anna Carol, John DeLisa, Gavin Esham, Amanda Frennier, Rashad Guy, Liz Mignacca, Erik Nelson, Christopher Joel Onken, Danielle Reneé, Michael Sheehy, Ryan M. Skiles, and Seth Wallen. The Children’s Cast includes Julia Jordan and Eleanor “Ellie” McPherson as Little Cosette, Maddie Belanoff and Macy Peele as Young Eponine, and Jackson Alexander Chase and Luke Timmel as Gavroche. The Best of Enemies (October 15 – November 16, 2014) Directed by Mark Routhier Avis-Marie Barnes (Orlando Repertory Theatre’s The Giver and Mad Cow Theatre’s Sonnets of an Old Century) and Richard B. Watson (Irish Rep’s Devils Disciple and Orlando Shakes’ Race) will take on the roles of Ann Atwater and C.P. Ellis in Mark St. Germain’s powerful new play. Corey Allen, whose New York credits include Kid Don’t Cry and Created Equal, joins the cast as Bill Riddick. A Christmas Carol (December 3 - December 28, 2014) Directed by Michael Carleton Charles Dickens’ classic holiday story comes to life in a new adaptation by Jim Helsinger, featuring Steven Patterson as the cantankerous Mr. Scrooge. Patterson revises the role after his 2013 appearance at freeFall Theatre Company. Additional players include Chris Crawford (American Stage’s The Foreigner) as Fred/Christmas Past and Steven Lane(Orlando Shakes’ The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby, Parts I & II and Into the Woods) as Marley/Cratchitt. To Kill a Mockingbird (January 21 - March 8, 2015) Directed by Thomas Ouellette Warren Kelley (Off-Broadway’ The Merry Wives of Windsor (February 4 - March 7, 2015) Directed by Brian Vaughn John Ahlin (Broadway’s Waiting for Godot and The Lieutenant of Inishmore) leads the cast in a 1950s sitcom-inspired production as the old bachelor Falstaff. In a scheme to obtain financial advantage, Falstaff attempts to woo two of the town’s wealthiest wives, Mistresses Page and Ford, played by Chantal Jean-Pierre (Orlando Shakes’ Shotgun) and Jean Tafler (Off-Broadway’ Henry V (February 18 - March 22, 2015) Directed by Jim Helsinger Actor John P. Keller (The Violet Hour 2012 Off-Broadway Revival) appears in the title role of Shakespeare’ Bad Dog (April 8 - May 3, 2015) Directed by Mark Routhier Jennifer Hoppe-House’ Single tickets to all productions in Orlando Shakespeare Theater’s 2014-2015 Signature Series are available now by calling (407) 447-1700 ext. 1, online at www.orlandoshakes.org, or in person at 812 East Rollins Street. Season ticket packages are also available for purchase via phone only. Orlando Shakespeare Theater is supported by United Arts of Central Florida, host of power2give.org/ End
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