Writers’ Theatre Presents A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, Now thru 7/8

Writers' Theatre continues its 20th Anniversary Season with A Little Night Music, music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, book by Hugh Wheeler, directed by William Brown. The production runs tonight, May 1 through July 8, 2012 at Writers' Theatre, 325 Tudor Court in Glencoe. The press opening is May 10, 2012 at 7:30 p.m.

Set in turn of the century Sweden, A Little Night Music is a sumptuous musical celebration of love. Desirée Armfeldt has always captured the hearts of men. When both of her lovers-and their wives-show up for a weekend in the country, the boundless possibilities of an old romance and newly awakened passions bring endless surprises. Full of quick wit and evoking the harmonious rhythm of waltz time, Tony Award-winner Stephen Sondheim's A Little Night Music is the must-see musical of the season!

The cast features Shannon Cochran as Desiree Arnfeldt, Tony Award winner Deanna Dunagan as Madame Arnfeldt and Jonathan Weir as Fredrik Egerman. The cast includes Brianna Borger (Petra), Shannon Corey (Fredericka Arnfeldt), Brandon Dahlquist (Count Malcolm), John Finley (Frid), Kristen French (Anne Egerman), Cory Goodrich (Malla), Royen Kent (Henrik Egerman) and Tiffany Scott (Countess Malcolm).

"Why revive A Little Night Music? Iconic pieces of theatre are brought to production because a cast presents itself that demands the staging. Bill has brought together a remarkable group of actors, all of whom, through the force of their personalities will offer a fresh perspective to this seminal musical," says Artistic Director Michael Halberstam.

Title: A Little Night Music
Music & Lyrics by: Stephen Sondheim
Book by: Hugh Wheeler
Directed by: William Brown
Musical Direction by: Roberta Duchak

Designers: Kevin Depinet (scenic), Jesse Klug (lighting), Rachel Anne Healy (costumes), Andrew Hansen (sound) and Nick Heggestad (properties)

Dates: First performance: May 1, 2012
Press opening: May 10, 2012, 7:30pm
Closing performance: July 8, 2012

Schedule: Tuesdays: 7:30pm
Wednesdays: 7:30pm (2:00pm matinee May 16 & June 27)
Thursdays & Fridays: 8:00pm
Saturdays: 4:00pm and 8:00pm
Sundays: 2:00pm and 6:00pm
(no 6:00pm show May 20 or July 1)