Light Opera Works Announces 2011 Season

Light Opera Works' 2011 season will begin with Lerner and Loewe's BRIGADOON (June 4-12), followed by THE STUDENT PRINCE (August 18-28), RODGERS & HART: A CELEBRATION (October 2- November 6) and conclude with THE SECRET GARDEN (December 26-January 1).

The Light Opera Works ticket office is at
927 Noyes Street in Evanston. To purchase season subscriptions call (847) 869-6300 or order online
at www.LightOperaWorks.com

BRIGADOON
Music by Frederick Loewe
Book and Lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner

Run
Press Opening:
Saturday, June 4, 2011 at 8 pm
Sunday, June 5 at 2 pm
Wednesday, June 8 at 2 pm
Friday, June 10 at 8 pm
Saturday, June 11 at 8 pm
Sunday, June 12 at 2 pm
Venue
Cahn Auditorium
600 Emerson Street, Evanston, IL

Story
Two young Americans in Scotland stumble upon Brigadoon, a village that comes to life just one day every 100 years. The score includes "Almost Like Being in Love," "The Heather on the Hill" and "Waitin' for My Dearie."

THE STUDENT PRINCE
Music by Sigmund Romberg
Book and Lyrics by Dorothy Donnelly

Run
Thursday, August 18, 2011 at 2 pm
Press Opening:
Saturday, August 20 at 8 pm
Sunday, August 21 at 2 pm
Wednesday, August 24 at 2 pm
Friday, August 26 at 8 pm
Saturday, August 27 at 8 pm
Sunday, August 28 at 2 pm
Venue
Cahn Auditorium
600 Emerson Street, Evanston, IL

Story
Young love blossoms in Old Heidelberg as the betrothed heir to the throne goes off to university and falls for a beautiful waitress in the beer garden. The score includes "Drinking Song," "Serenade," "Golden Days," and "Deep in My Heart, Dear."

RODGERS & HART:
A CELEBRATION

Music by Richard Rodgers
Lyrics by Lorenz Hart
Concept by Richard Lewine and John Fearnley

Previews
Sunday, October 2, 2011 at 3 pm
Thursday, October 6 at 8 pm
Friday, October 7 at 8 pm

Opens
Saturday, October 8 at 8 pm

Run
Fridays through Sundays until
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 pm
Sundays at 3:00 pm

Venue
Second Stage
1420 Maple Avenue, Evanston, IL

Summary
From their first hit song in 1925 through their final showstopper in 1943, the prolific team of Rodgers & Hart continually redefined the musical theater with their wit, freshness and intelligence. Classic songs include "Isn't It Romantic," "The Lady is a Tramp," "Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered" and "Blue Moon."

THE SECRET GARDEN
Music by Lucy Simon
Book and Lyrics by Marsha Norman
Based on the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett

Run
Press Opening Matinee:
Monday, December 26, 2011 at 2 pm
Family Matinee:
Tuesday, December 27 at 2 pm
Family Matinee:
Wednesday, December 28 at 2 pm
Thursday, December 29 at 8 pm
Friday, December 30 at 8 pm
Family Matinee:
Saturday, December 31 at 2 pm
Saturday, December 31 at 8 pm
Sunday, January 1, 2012 at 2 pm
Venue
Cahn Auditorium
600 Emerson Street, Evanston, IL

Story
Ten-year-old orphan Mary Lennox is sent to live with her uncle Archibald Craven...a man who's given up on life after the death of his wife Lily. Mary uncovers the mystery of Lily's long-abandoned secret garden and unlocks the door to happiness for herself and her uncle.

Light Opera Works' mission is to produce musical theater from a variety of world traditions, to engage the community through educational and outreach programs, and to train artists in musical theater.

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