Photo Flash: Sondheim Spring Begins At The Ringwald with MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG
By: Julie Musbach Jan. 29, 2018
It's the Stephen for the season! The Ringwald Theatre's Sondheim Spring kicks off with a five-week run of Merrily We Roll Along on Friday, February 16th. Merrily-aka the show they were doing in Greta Gerwig's Lady Bird-marked the reunion of legendary composer/lyricist Stephen Sondheim with librettist George Furth, who had previously teamed for the Broadway landmark Company-which will keep Sondheim Spring rolling in May. Sondheim and Furth turn the traditional showbiz musical on its head in this thrilling and compelling tale of friendship, compromise, and the high price of success.
The Ringwald is thrilled to present a fresh take on this new classic, directed by Joe Bailey. Told in reverse, Merrily We Roll Along expertly blends the excitement and energy of a backstage musical with a poignant and emotional contemporary story about the importance of staying true to one's ideals. With a brilliant "Broadway-style" score and that deep insight one expects from any Sondheim endeavor, Merrily We Roll Along is a spirited and moving cautionary tale for anyone who has ever pursued a dream.
The cast of this production includes Ashlee Armstrong, Jordan Gagnon, Jerry Haines, Kyle Mitchell Johnson, Kevin Kaminski, Ashley M. Lyle, Anna Morreale, Nicole Pascaretta, Brandy Joe Plambeck, Donny Riedel, Liz Schultz, and Matthew Wallace, with music direction by CT Hollis and accompaniment by Ben Villaluz.
Performances will begin Friday, February 16th and play through Monday, March 19th
Friday, Saturday & Monday night shows at 8:00 PM, plus 2 Sunday twilight shows at 5:00PM
Tickets are $25 for Friday & Saturday performances; Sundays are $20, Monday nights-as always at the Ringwald-are $10
$5 Student Discount off of regular ticket price is available on Friday and Saturday performances, with valid student ID (Available at the box office on the day of the show)
Tickets can be purchased at www.TheRingwald.com or at the theatre box office. The Ringwald box office opens 45 minutes before performances and tickets can be purchased with cash or credit card. The Ringwald Theatre is located at 22742 Woodward Avenue in the Times Square of downtown Ferndale.
The Ringwald opened their doors eleven years ago on May 11, 2007 with Fatal Attraction: A Greek Tragedy. Quickly, The Ringwald became a mainstay of Detroit's theatre community. Past Productions include: Let The Right One In, Life Sucks, The Rocky Horror Show, Heathers The Musical, Hand to God, The Legend of Georgia McBride, Mr. Burns: a post-electric play, Glengarry Glen Ross, Stupid f-ing Bird, Angels in America, Into the Woods, A Streetcar Named Desire, August: Osage County, The Bad Seed, The Book of Liz, and Evil Dead: The Musical. The Ringwald was named 2009, 2012 and 2013 Best Theatrical Troupe by Real Detroit and Best Place to See Local Theatre in 2010, 2011 and 2012 by the readers of Metro Times.
CAST & CREW Franklin Shepard - Kyle Mitchell Johnson Mary - Flynn Ashlee Armstrong Charley Kringas - Kevin Kaminski Gussie - Liz Schultz Joe - Brandy Joe Plambeck Beth - Jordan Gagnon Ensemble: Jerry Haines Ashley M. Lyle Anna Morreale Nicole Pascaretta Donny Riedel Matthew Wallace
Pianist - Ben Villaluz Director - Joe Bailey Music Director - CT Hollis Choreographer - Molly Zaleski Stage Manager - Kaitlin Sarnacki Set Design - BK Kessler Lighting Design - Brandy Joe Plambeck Costume Design - Vince Kelley
Told in reverse, Merrily We Roll Along focuses on the dreams of a trio of friends named Charley (Kevin Kaminski, left), Mary (Ashlee Armstrong, middle), and Frank (Kyle Johnson, right). Merrily plays at The Ringwald Theatre from February 16-March 19, 2018. (Photo by Brandy Joe Plambeck)
Told in reverse, Merrily We Roll Along focuses on the dreams of a trio of friends named Charley (Kevin Kaminski, left), Mary (Ashlee Armstrong, middle), and Frank (Kyle Johnson, right). Merrily plays at The Ringwald Theatre from February 16-March 19, 2018. (Photo by Brandy Joe Plambeck)
Told in reverse, Merrily We Roll Along focuses on the dreams and relationships of a musician named Frank (Kyle Johnson, left), who has an explosive relationship with an actress named Beth (Jordan Gagnon, right). Merrily plays at The Ringwald Theatre from February 16-March 19, 2018. (Photo by Brandy Joe Plambeck)
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