Laguna Playhouse Sets 2016-17 Season

LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE is thrilled to announce its 2016-2017 season of shows! Comments Laguna Playhouse Artistic Director Ann E. Wareham, "It's truly one of our most diverse, wildly entertaining and thrilling seasons ever. Our subscribers and audiences are going to love each of these theatrical journeys." This summer is going to jailhouse rock as you dance to your favorite Elvis songs in ALL SHOOK UP, you can't help falling in love with this jukebox musical; followed by BILLY & RAY which tells the behind the scenes story of Raymond Chandler and Billy Wilder as they nearly kill each other making "Double Indemnity", directed by Michael Matthews; the new year starts with the unexpected love storyCHAPATTI; Hershey Felder returns as master pianist TCHAIKOVSKY; then another musical genius hits our stage with the world premiere musical KING OF THE ROAD: THE ROGER MILLER STORY, directed by Andrew Barnicle; and we complete our season with the extraordinary THE ABSOLUTE BRIGHTNESS OF LEONARD PELKEY. Add in a special engagement from Lythgoe Family Productions of SLEEPING BEAUTY and her WINTER KNIGHT Panto and you have one of the finest seasons in our nearly 100 year history!

The 2016/2017 LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE season:

THIS SUMMER, It's "All" ELVIS songs in

ALL SHOOK UP

The Music of Elvis Presley

July 6 - August 7, 2016 (Press Opening July 10)

Book by Joe DiPietro?

A newcomer's rock 'n' roll attitude shakes up an Eisenhower-era town in this Broadway musical featuring the best of Elvis Presley. Summertime fun for all ages!

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THE STORY BEHING THE MAKING OF "DOUBLE INDEMNITY"!

BILLY & RAY

October 5 - October 30, 2016 (Press Opening October 9)

Written by Mike Bencivenga?

Directed by Michael Matthews

They plot to kill in "Double Indemnity," but Raymond Chandler and Billy Wilder nearly killed each other in the making of this classic film noir. Deadly funny adult comedy.

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A MODERN LOVE STORY!

CHAPATTI

January 11 - February 5, 2017 (Press Opening January 15)

Written by Christian O'Reilly

Directed by David Ellenstein

A crazy cat lady. A lonely dog owner. This charming tale of two devoted pet owners reminds us it's never too late to fall in love.

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HERSHEY FELDER is

TCHAIKOVSKY

March 1 - March 26, 2017 (Press Opening March 5)

Written by Hershey Felder

Directed by Trevor Hay

"Swan Lake," "The Nutcracker," "1812 Overture." At the age of 53, Russia's most famous composer was dead. And to this day, the how and why is still a mystery.

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A WORLD PREMIERE MUSICAL!

KING OF THE ROAD:

THE ROGER MILLER STORY

April 19 - May 14, 2017 (Press Opening April 22)

Book by Cort Casady & Mary Miller

Music by Roger Miller

Directed by Andrew Barnicle

The true story behind the wisecracking country star and Tony-winning Broadway composer (Big River) Roger Miller.

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THE ABSOLUTE BRIGHTNESS

OF LEONARD PELKEY

May 31 - June 25, 2017 (Press Opening June 4)

Written and performed by James Lecesne

Original Music by Duncan Sheik

Directed by Tony Speciale

The darkness surrounding a boy's disappearance is illuminated by memories of his brilliant spirit in this touching one-man show.

OUR 2016/2017 BONUS OPTION

LYTHGOE FAMILY PRODUCTIONS present

SLEEPING BEAUTY

and her Winter Knight

December 7 - 30, 2016 (Press Opening December 9)

Broadway and TV stars perform in this interactive musical fairy tale, with comedy, magic and pop music sure to delight children of all ages. A Panto is known for its interactive style and humor that appeals to fairytale fans of all ages. This British holiday tradition dating to the 1700s mixes classic fairy tales, family-friendly magic and modern pop songs. Ask about the GOLDEN TICKET for children 12 and under, and special FAMILY 4PACKS.

ABOUT THE SCHEDULE AND PRICING

Subscriptions to our 2016-2017 - 96th season are now available by calling the Box Office at 949-497-2787 (ARTS) or online at www.lagunaplayhouse.com.

6-Play Season Tickets range from $279 - $351.

Single Tickets will range from $48 - $66 and can be purchased online at www.lagunaplayhouse.com or by calling (949) 497-ARTS (2787). Group discounts are available by calling 949-497-2787 ext. 229.

The box office is open Mondays - Saturdays: 12p.m. to 5 p.m. (open until showtime on performance days); Sundays: 11a.m. - 4p.m.

For more information on all shows and programming visit www.lagunaplayhouse.com. LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE is located at 606 Laguna Canyon Road in Laguna Beach.

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