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Behind the scenes of every Center REP/CCMT show is a dedicated group of people working together to bring you a great night in One of the niftiest thrillers of all time. The uproarious sequel to the hilarious the theatre. You won’t see all of us, but we’re there. Supporting the work of Boeing-Boeing. And we’ve got surpises for you too — One of our musicals the playwrights, composers, directors, designers and actors — the artists who is so big, we can’t print the title yet, but it’s one of the most powerful and make the magic happen. beloved stories of all time. And our Off Center musical is so new, this World Turn the page and begin to discover the magic of our 2013-2014 Season. Premiere is still being written! Two musicals that really swing — one about Tarzan and the other, See you at the theatre. Ella Fitzgerald. A Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy that You won’t see all of us, but we’re there! will leave you gasping from laughter and surprise. The Season 2013-2014
Ella the Musical September 6 – October 12, 2013 Musical tribute to the legendary Ella Fitzgerald.
Disney’s Tarzan October 11 – November 10, 2013 The classic adventure brought to musical life!
Don’t Dress for Dinner October 25 – November 23, 2013 Hilarious Bedroom Farce.
A Christmas Carol December 12 – 22, 2013 Still “THE Christmas Carol to see in the Bay Area.”
Clybourne Park January 31 – March 1, 2014 Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize Winner.
Major Broadway Musical - TBA March 21 – April 20, 2014 So BIG, we aren’t allowed to announce it until June.
Sleuth March 28 – April 26, 2014 Classic Twisty Thriller.
“Center REPertory Company is on a The 25th Annual hot streak, and it’s the audience Putnam County Spelling Bee May 16 – June 21, 2014 that’s the big winner.” Hilarious musical about trying to stand out – San Jose Mercury News and fit in at the same time.
Michael Butler, Gabriel Marin, Mark Farrell and Mark Anderson Phillips – REP’s Rumors Photo by KevinBerne.com Brittney Danielle and the cast of REP’s Xanadu Center REP Photo by KevinBerne.com Ella the Musical September 6 – October 12, 2013 BOOK BY CONCEIVED BY MUSICAL ARRANGEMENTS BY Jeffrey Hatcher Rob Ruggiero & Dyke Garrison Danny Holgate The Queen of Jazz. The First Lady of Song. The great Ella Fitzgerald. It’s a life lived out loud in this exhilarating new musical that weaves myth, memory and music to tell the uplifting and poignant story of one of the greatest jazz vocalists of all time. It’s 1966 and the fabled songstress is preparing for one of the most important concerts of her career. Ella reflects on her life, her secrets and the love of music that made her soar. Featuring more than a dozen of her most famous hits, including They Can’t Take That Away From Me, How High the Moon and That Old Black Magic, this swinging celebration is a must-see dazzling musical event for anyone who wants to fall in love with the magic and soul of Ella Fitzgerald all over again.
Disney’s Tarzan - East Bay Premiere CCMT October 11 – November 10, 2013 MUSIC AND LYRICS BY BOOK BY Phil Collins David Henry Hwang Great Entertainment for family members of all ages! Based on Edgar Rice Burroughs’ Tarzan of the Apes and the smash-hit 1999 Disney animated film,Tarzan tells the story of an orphaned boy who strives for acceptance by the tribe of apes who raise him. When a human expedition enters their jungle territory, Tarzan – now a man – encounters strangers like himself for the first time.
Major Broadway Musical - TBA - East Bay Premiere CCMT March 21 – April 20, 2014 A MAJOR Broadway, international & film sensation! This multi-award-winning and highly- anticipated Premiere is so BIG, we’re not allowed to announce it until later this Spring! When we do, you won’t be disappointed… unless you’ve failed to subscribe – as everyone scrambles for remaining tickets! EPIC musical theatre – the don’t-miss show of the sesaon! The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Center REP May 16 – June 21, 2014 MUSIC & LYRICS BY BOOK BY CONCEIVED BY William Finn Rachel Sheinkin Rebecca Feldman Some comical use of adult language. A hilarious tale of over-achievers’ angst, Spelling Bee chronicles the experience of six adolescent outsiders vying for the spelling championship of a lifetime. A Tony Award- winning musical about trying to stand out and fit in at the same time, this riotous musical comedy is guaranteed to have you cachinnating (use it in a sentence, request a definition?). Dust off your dictionary and prepare yourself for the laughter and quirky “I was blown away.” charms of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee! – Pat Craig, Bay Area News Group “Can you spell irresistible? That’s precisely the word for this entirely adorable musical!” – New York Times
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Then OFF CENTER is for you. Off Center is Center REP’s second stage – New work in the intimate Knight Stage 3 black box theatre – it’s 120 seats at 90 miles an hour. It’s where audiences got blown away by the explosive musical Spring Awakening. It’s where they got inside the Internet with the World Premiere of Status Update. And it’s where you were first introduced to the inimitable Miss Molly Bell, co-writer (with Daya Curley) and star of the Off Center hit Becoming Britney. Well, Molly’s got a brand new show – you can only see it here, and you can see it here first!
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Rosie Hallett - REP’s Off CenterStatus Update Photo by xxxxxx Off Center World Premiere of a NEW, REP-Commissioned Pop Musical the Real Housewives: The Musical OF WALNUT CREEK April 17 - May 4, 2014 Written by and Starring MOLLY BELL Inspired by one of America’s favorite (and perhaps despised) reality series, The Real Housewives of Walnut Creek: The Musical channels all the craziness and cat-fights that – for better or worse – keep audiences tuning in for more. Meet the wives: Penny, Lulu, Joanne, Babette and Beezus – and come be a part of our studio audience as we tape their “reunion special”.
A new musical from the star and co-author of Becoming Britney, Molly Bell exposes the world of reality television set to an original score.
“Molly Bell wowed us with Becoming Britney and showed she has “Molly Bell is outright fabulous. a great comedic gift for cultural observation. And as a singer/dancer/actor, She can sing, she can dance, she can act!” she always delivers a powerhouse performance. I can’t wait to see her take on this!” – Artistic Director Michael Butler – Stark Insider Some adult language and situations. Photo by Jared Lee Thank you to our sponsors!
Center REP Season Sponsor Lesher Center for the Arts Getting to the Lesher Center for the Arts When attending a production at the Lesher Center for the Arts, you will find convenient parking in the Locust Street Garage, adjacent to the LCA. Season Partner Media Sponsor NOTE: Event parking is cash only Daytime events: $3 / Evening Events: $5.
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Listening systems for hearing-impaired Wheelchair access in all theatres. patrons available in all theatres.
Subscriber Benefits Opening Night Dinner & Show Package This VIP package includes dinner at a top Walnut Creek restaurant before the show, tickets to the Opening Night performance and an invitation to the cast party afterward.
Ice Cream! All proceeds benefit the Young REP Theatre Workshop*. 8, 7 and 6 SHOW Package subscribers receive FREE ice cream at all performances. Additional Benefits s Keep your premium seats year after year s Never miss a sold-out show s Special ticket exchange privileges s Lost ticket coverage s Discount on additional single tickets
*Young Rep Theatre Workshop Center REP’s summer intensive training program. Taught by working theatre professionals. Actor training in a variety of techniques and skills. Master classes. Performance workshops in both musical and classical theatre. New works writing workshop. Six weeks that can change a young person’s life. Erica Richardson - CCMT’s Hairspray - CCMT’s Erica Richardson Photo by Scott Strain Visit www.youngrep.org or call 925-295-1400 for more info. It’s awesome! Tim Homsley and the cast of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Photo by Linda Carter Select Order... YOUR Season CENTER REP / CCMT SEASON SELECTION CENTER REP / CCMT TICKET ORDER FORM 1 SELECT A SEASON SUBSCRIPTION PACKAGE: 1 SELECT A SEASON SUBSCRIPTION PACKAGE: q 8 SHOW Package q 7 SHOW Package q 6 SHOW Package 8 SHOW Package* 7 SHOW Package* 6 SHOW Package* q 5 SHOW Package q 4 SHOW Musical Package Ella the Musical REP Ella the Musical REP Ella the Musical REP Disney’s Tarzan CCMT Disney’s Tarzan CCMT Don’t Dress for Dinner REP CURRENT Subscribers q ADD REP’S OFF CENTER MUSICAL Renewal DEADLINE: Don’t Dress for Dinner REP Don’t Dress for Dinner REP A Christmas Carol REP ONLY $25 (Save OVER 40%) A Christmas Carol REP Clybourne Park REP Clybourne Park REP April 20, 2013 Clybourne Park REP Major Musical - TBA CCMT Sleuth REP 2 SELECT A PERFORMANCE DAY & TIME: Major Musical - TBA CCMT Sleuth REP Spelling Bee REP q OPENING NIGHTS q OPENING NIGHTS q WED/THURSDAY q FRIDAY Sleuth REP Spelling Bee REP .DINNER & SHOW TUE & FRI EVENINGS EVENINGS EVENINGS q SATURDAY .q SATURDAY q SUNDAY Spelling Bee REP .MATINEES EVENINGS MATINEES
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