The Fantasticks Open At The Omaha Community Playhouse 2/10-3/18

The Omaha Community Playhouse (OCP) will present The Fantasticks Feb. 10-March 18, 2012.

The Fantasticks is the longest running musical in history.

Omaha Community Playhouse states, "Inspired by 19th Century industry and style, a steampunk theme will be employed into costumes, set and props to bring a new feel to this simple romantic comedy about a boy, a girl, their meddling fathers and the wall that divides them. The Fantasticks is crafted with charming simplicity, captivating music and whimsy. This timeless tale will ignite your imagination, delight your senses and leave you completely fulfilled. Whether you are revisiting this beloved musical or seeing it for the first time, it guarantees entertainment!"

Production: The Fantasticks

Credits: Book by Tom Jones, Music by Harvey Schmidt, Lyrics by Tom Jones,

Based on Les Romanesques by Edmond Rostand

Cast:

THE NARRATOR (EL GALLO) Seth Fox

THE GIRL (LUISA) Jennifer Tritz

THE BOY (MATT) Rick Tritz

THE BOY'S FATHER (HUCKLEBEE) Gordon Krentz

THE GIRL'S FATHER (BELLOMY) Jonathan Wilhoft

THE OLD ACTOR (HENRY) Bernie Clark

THE MAN WHO DIES (MORTIMER) Matthew Kelehan

THE MUTE Matthew Uehling

Director: Carl Beck

Choreographer: Roxanne Nielsen

Music director: John Bennett

Show dates: February 10–March 18, 2012; Thursday–Saturday, 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, 2 p.m.

Location: Omaha Community Playhouse, Howard Drew Theatre

6915 Cass Street | Omaha, NE 68132

Tickets: At the OCP Box Office, by calling (402) 553-0800 or online at www.OmahaPlayhouse.org or www.TicketOmaha.com. Single tickets are $40 for adults, $24 for students. Group tickets are $29 for adults, $18 for students.

Sponsored by: "Friend of The Playhouse" The Paul and Oscar Giger Foundation (Orchestra Sponsor), COX (Media Sponsor)

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