Arvada Center to Stage Regional Premiere of DEATH TAKES A HOLIDAY, 4/26-5/15

The Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities will open the regional premiere of Death Takes a Holiday directed by Arvada Center Artistic Producer, Rod A. Lansberry in the Main Stage Theatre on April 26, running through May 15, 2016. Performances are Tuesday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m.; Wednesday at 1:00 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday at 2:00 p.m., Previews are April 22 - 24 at 7:30 p.m. nightly. Moderated Talk Backs are scheduled on Friday, May 6 following the 7:30 p.m. performance and Wednesday, May 11 following the 1:00 p.m. performance. For additional details and to purchase tickets go to arvadacenter.org/on-stage/death-takes-a-holiday-2016 or call 720-898-7200. The Arvada Center is located at 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. and provides free parking for all of its patrons.

Death Takes a Holiday is written by Peter Stone and Thomas Meehan, with music and lyrics by Maury Yeston. Love defies death in this exquisitely written musical. It's just after World War I, a time of renewal after years of sadness and human suffering. After sparing a young woman who is in a fatal car crash, Death returns to walk among the living, hoping to understand why he chose to save her. As he experiences the simple charms of life, he also begins to comprehend the strength of human love. From the creative team of Titanic and Nine, this stunning musical's soaring melodies and lush score weave an enchanting tale of love and the preciousness of life.

The cast features Peter Saide (Death/Prince Nikolai Sirki), Kristen Hahn (Grazia Lamberti), Mark Rubald (Duke Vittorio Lamberti), Megan Van De Hey (Duchess Stephanie Lamberti), Benjamin Wood (Corrado Danielli), Erica Sarzin-Borrillo (Countess Evangelina Di San Danielli), James Van Treuren (Baron Dario Albione), Emily Van Fleet (Alice Lamberti), Andrew Diessner (Major Eric Fenton), Tessa Elyse (Daisy Fenton), Gregory Price (Fidele), Chelsea Soto (Sophia), Paul Curran (Lorenzo), and Barb Reeves (Cora).

In addition to Director, Rod A. Lansberry, the artistic team includes David Nehls (Musical Director), Kitty Skillman Hilsabeck (Choreographer), Brian Mallgrave (Scenic Designer), Clare Henkel (Costume Designer), Shannon McKinney (Light Designer), David Thomas (Sound Designer), Meghan Markiewicz (Props Mistress), and Diana Ben-Kiki (Wig and Makeup Design).

The Arvada Center will offer a Theatre Salon during Death Takes a Holiday. The salon is facilitated by Sasha Fisher, recipient of London's Time Out Critics' Choice Award for her work in classical theatre. Participants will spend four weeks exploring the script including scene study, character development and the play's overall themes and objectives. The salon runs four consecutive Wednesday evenings April 27 - May 18 from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. The series will include a visit from the directing staff and/or actors performing in the production of Death Takes a Holiday and attendance at the evening performance on May 11 at 7:30 p.m. Tuition is $60 plus one ticket to Death Takes a Holiday on May 11 ($28) for a total cost of $88. To register, call the Box Office at 720-898-7200.

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