Lyric Stage's DADDY LONG LEGS Open This Friday at the Majestic Theatre
By: Kyle Christopher West Jan. 16, 2018
and Samantha McHenry (Jerusha Abbott)
Photos courtesy of Lyric Stage
Lyric Stage will produce the regional premiere of the new musical Daddy Long Legs at Dallas' historic Majestic Theatre.
From the Tony® Award-winning director of Les Misérables, Daddy Long Legs in based on the classic novel which inspired the 1955 movie starring Fred Astaire.
With book, music and lyrics by Tony Award-nominated composer/lyricist Paul Gordon (Jane Eyre) and Tony-winning librettist/director John Caird (Les Misérables), critics have shared that Daddy Long Legs "is one of the most enthralling, entertaining and moving love stories on the American musical theater stage."
Jerusha Abbott is the "Oldest Orphan in the John Grier Home" until a anonymous benefactor sees her potential as a writer and decides to send her to college. In exchange for her education, Jersusha is required required to write him letters throughout her time at school. She is never to know her benefactor's identity, so she makes one up: Daddy Long Legs. Although she knows that he will never respond to her notes, she grows more and more fond and appreciative of this mysterious and generous man. Jerusha's letters chronicle her transformation from a naive orphan girl to a strong woman and an unexpected love story.
and Samantha McHenry (Jerusha Abbott)
Photos courtesy of Lyric Stage
Lyric Stage's regional premiere stars Samantha McHenry, last seen at Lyric Stage as Diana Deveraux in Of Thee I Sing, as Jerusha and Lyric Stage favorite Christopher J. Deaton, most recently Captain Phoebus in The Hunchback of Notre Dame, as Jervis. Rick Estes directs the production with music direction by Scott Eckert. Scenic design is by Randel Wright and lighting design is by Julie Simmons.
Daddy Long Legs runs January 19-21, 2018 at the Majestic Theatre. Performances are January 19-20 at 7:30 p.m and January 20-21 at 2:30 p.m.
Tickets to Daddy Long Legs can be purchased at http://lyricstage.org/wp/buy-tickets/buy-tickets/ or by calling 972-252-2787. The Majestic Theatre is located in Downtown Dallas at 1925 Elm St. Dallas, TX 75201
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