Capitol City Opera to 'Dream the Impossible Dream' with MAN OF LA MANCHA
By: BWW News Desk Jan. 18, 2017
Man of La Mancha was one of the first musicals to transform a piece of historical literature into a production for Broadway audiences. Winner of five Tony Awards, including "Best Musical," Man of La Mancha features such stirring songs as "It's All the Same," "Dulcinea," "I'm Only Thinking of Him," "Little Bird," and "The Impossible Dream."
Set in the context of the Spanish Inquisition, Man of La Mancha is presented as a play-within-a-play. Miguel de Cervantes, poet, playwright, and part-time actor, has been arrested, with his manservant, Sancho Panza, for staging a play that criticizes the Spanish Inquisition. Inside the huge dungeon, the other prisoners gang up on Cervantes, and begin a mock trial, with the intention of stealing or burning his possessions.
Together, they tell the story of the aged Alonso Quijana, who names himself Don Quixote, and begins an obsessive quest to attain an "impossible dream." Along the way, he defends his perfect lady, Dulcinea, and proves that an old man's belief can truly make him a knight.
True to its mission to provide Atlanta-area classically trained singers the opportunity perform on a professional level, Capitol City Opera's production features Jonathan Spuhler as Cervantes/Don Quixote, Daniel Weisman as Sancho, and Rachel Eve Holmes as Aldonza/Dulcinea, and a full cast of Atlanta-based performers. This production is directed by CCOC's Artistic Director Michael Nutter. Music Direction is by Catherine Giel. A five-piece chamber orchestra is conducted by Michael Giel.
IF YOU GO:
Man of La Mancha
Book by Dale Wasserman
Lyrics by Joe Darion
Music by Mitch Leigh
Artistic Director, Michael Nutter
Music Direction by Catherine Giel
Conducted by Michael Giel
Accompanied by chamber orchestra.
Sung in English.
Friday, March 24, 2016 at 8 p.m.
Saturday, March 25, 2016 at 8 p.m.
Sunday, March 26, 2016 at 3 p.m.
At Conant Center for the Performing Arts, Oglethorpe University, 4484 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30319
CAST:
Jonathan Spuhler
Cervantes/Don Quixote
Daniel Weisman
Sancho
Rachel Eve Holmes
Aldonza/Dulcinea
Michaele Postelle
Antonia
Will Green
Barber
Joseph McBrayer
Padre
Jadrian Tarver
Dr. Carrasco/Duke
Stephen McCool
Governor/Innkeeper
Reina Powell
Maria
Christina Sullivan
Housekeeper
Joey Yates
Captain of the Inquisition
Amber Demery
Fermina
Michael Lindsay
Pedro
Sean Savage
Anselmo
Xavier Durden
Jose
Damien Rasheed
Paco
Alan Davitte
Juan
Tenorio
Tickets available online at CCITYOPERA.org.
General Admission $40.00
Early Bird 2-for-1 Special $40.00
Military (with Military ID) $30.00
Senior (60 and over) $30.00
Student (with Current ID) $30.00
A special early bird two-for-the-price-of-one sale on general admission tickets only will be available starting Jan. 15 through Tuesday evening Feb. 28.
Capitol City Opera Company was formed in 1983 to provide Atlanta-area classically trained singers the opportunity to learn and perform complete opera roles, and to continue to develop their post-graduate vocal and acting skills on a professional level. Since its inception, the company has flourished as the only opera company in the Southeast that primarily helps local singers and artists establish their careers. It presents high quality, innovative, and exciting productions.
Capitol City Opera Company, a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization, has created many recurring programs and has toured throughout the United States, and also Italy. Currently, the company performs fully-staged productions, a monthly restaurant series (Dinner and a Diva), a touring Madrigal singers group, a summer pops concert (On the Light Side), and an educational outreach program for children.
Capitol City Opera Company engages an average of 60 singers annually and reaches approximately 40,000 people through its various programs. The Company strives to make opera available to all segments of the population including the underserved and makes a concerted effort to help everyone understand and appreciate opera.
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