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Little Theatre presents Tony Award-winning musical,
'1776'
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| Herald News
Staff |
October
04, 2002 |
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| FALL RIVER -- The Little Theatre of Fall
River Inc., will present the Tony Award-winning musical "1776," at 8
p.m. Oct. 17 through 19, and at 2 p.m. Oct. 20. All performances
will be in the Margaret L. Jackson Arts Center at Bristol Community
College on Elsbree Street. |
With music and lyrics by Sherman Edwards and book by Peter
Stone, the musical "1776" is an inspiring and imaginative
re-creation of the momentous days from May 8 to July 4 in
Philadelphia when the second Continental Congress argued about,
voted on and signed the Declaration of Independence.
"1776"
is a musical drama of mounting tension and triumph - from John
Adams' opening diatribe to the stunning coup de théâtre at the end
as delegates file by to sign and the Liberty Bell booms in the
background.
The production is directed by Richard Pelletier,
whose Little Theatre directorial credits include "The Sound of
Music," "Fiddler on the Roof," "Camelot," "Rumors" and "The
Unsinkable Molly Brown." Musical direction is by Bobby Perry, with
Janice MacDonald as choreographer. Jean Mendes is the production's
stage manager.
The production features John M. Costa, Tony
Ferreira, Dawn Boucher, Christine Pelletier, David R. Mello, Bob
Houde II, Neal A. Ferreira, Paul E. Petit and Brian
McCann.
"Our mission is to re-educate our audience about the
birth of freedom in America," said director Richard Pelletier. "This
musical constantly reminds us how our great country began. "1776' is
fantastic entertainment as well as a vibrant history
lesson."
Single tickets are $15, with discounts available for
students, seniors and groups of 20 or more. Subscriptions are
available for three shows at BCC, with a saving of $12 off of box
office prices.
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