Photo Flash: Cuccioli and Crampton Star in NINE in Westchester

NINE is based on Italian director Federico Fellini's classic film "8 ½". Set in early 1960s, the wonderful musical follows a celebrated Film director, Guido Contini, who is suffering from a mid-life crisis and an artistic mentAl Block. He runs off to a Spa in Venice, pursued by a bevy of women all clamoring for his love and attention. Guido finds himself examining his past flawed relationships with the many women who have come through his life and the struggle to act his mature age of 40--as opposed to nine. The original screenplay, on which this musical is based, is said to be auto-biographical of the great film director Federico Fellini himself. The Musical has intriguing flashbacks, sexy song-and-dance numbers, and romance Italian style! The score by Maury Yeston, of PHANTOM fame, is filled with haunting melodies and musically and vocally challenging ensemble singing. The original 1982 production, starring Raul Julia, won eight Drama Desk Awards and five Tony Awards, including best musical and best original score as well as a Best Director nod for Tommy Tune. A 2003 revival of the musical led by Antonio Banderas, won two Tony Awards. An adaptation of the Musical NINE is now a major motion picture starring Daniel Day-Lewis.

Robert Cuccioli, and Glory Crampton who last appeared together at WBT as Erik (the Phantom)
and Christine Dae, the star-crossed lovers, In Kopit/Yeston's critically acclaimed, Phantom, will
star as Guido Contini and Luisa Contini, his disillusioned wife. The lovely ladies in the cast include, Julie Tolivar as Carla, Lauren Blackman as Claudia, Dana Moore as Liliane LaFleur, Emily Zacharias as Guido's mother, Cari Chrisastomou as Sarraghina, Erin O'Neil as Stephanie Necrophorus, Jesmille Darbouze as Our Lady of the Spa, Lanene Charters, Crystal Kellogg, Leah Landau, Natalie Newman, Terry Palasz, Amanda Pulcini, Terry Rakov, Shannon Lea Smith, Haley Swindal and Karen Webb.

Jonathan Stahl, a favorite of WBT, will direct and choreograph. Sue Anderson is our Musical Director. The winning production team includes Michael Bottari and Ronald Case (Scenic and Costume Design) Andrew Gmoser (Lighting Designer), Jon Hatton (Sound
Designer), Steve Loftus (Set Construction), Victor Lukas (Production Stage Manager & Properties
Design), and Ron Rogell (Assistant Stage Mgr.)

Reservations: Call (914)-592-2222. Also at: www.BroadwayTheatre.com. Group Reservations: Groups of 20 or More: Call 592-2225, Mon. thru Fri. 10am - 6pm. Luxury Boxes: Call 592-8730, Mon. thru Fri. 10am - 4pm. For private parties of 6 to 22. Enjoy ining and theatre in an elegant private box. Additional features include an expanded dinner menu, hot and cold hors d'oeuvres, private powder room, and Luxury Box reserved parking.

Ticket Prices: Dinner & Show range between
$62.00 and $75.00 PLUS TAX depending on the performance chosen.
Beverage Service & Gratuities are
not included in the ticket price.
Discounts are available for children,
students, and senior citi zens at selected perform ances. Also check the
Website for On-going Special Offers!

Photos by John Vecchiolla