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I’m with those who can’t get enough of this old-timey song-and-dance extravaganza and its rousing music, gravity- defying choreography, and (spoiler alert) not just one wedding - seven! Seven Brides for Seven Brothers debuted on Broadway in 1982. It was based on the 1954 Stanley Donen film titled “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers,” which was adapted from the short story “The Sobbin’ Women” by Stephen Vincent Benét, a writer who saw comic potential in the dark legend, circa 750 BC, of Sabine women forced into marriage by Roman men. We last revived this show in 2006, and it is a prime example of the traditional musicals we bring to life year after year. Whether preserving classics from the time-honored theater canon or producing new works to add to it, we draw on the best of both worlds. Our elite teams of actors, directors, choreographers, musicians, costumers, carpenters and crew - many local and some imported (the way I see it, once in Pittsburgh, always in Pittsburgh), make the magic happen. When the lights go down and the street noise fades, for a few uninterrupted hours in this dark space surrounded by people who love the theater, we are the world. If you enjoy today’s show, please mark your calendars for our upcoming productions of Kopit & Because every life has a purpose. Yeston’s Phantom, Disney’s The Little Mermaid and Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story, another audience favorite. Talk about music! This compelling tale of a young musician, who manages to squeeze in a lifetime of songwriting before his death at age 22, runs from July 30 - August 4. Remember, if you plan on seeing more than one show this summer, three qualifies you for a Season Ticket Package. There is still time to take advantage of the benefits that come free when you join our CLO family of Season Ticket holders, chief of which is great prices on preferred seats. Please see the center of this program for details. Thank you for being here. Enjoy the show! Our Mission That men and women may work in safety and that they, their families and their communities may live in health throughout the world. www.MSAsafety.com Van Kaplan 1-800-MSA-2222 Executive Producer 2 - SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS pittsburghCLO.org - 3 June 11 - 16, 2013 PITTSBURGH CLO VAN KAPLAN, Executive Producer Presents Book by LAWRENCE KASHA & DAVID LANDAY Lyrics by Music by New Songs by JOHNNY MERCER GENE de PAUL AL KASHA & JOEL HIRSCHHORN Based on the MGM Film and “The Sobbin’ Women” by Stephen Vincent Benet Originally Directed for Broadway by LAWRENCE KASHA Originally Produced on Broadway by KASLAN PRODUCTIONS, INC. Starring KEELY BEIRNE CALLAN BERGMANN saRAH BLODGETT SCOTT BRATENg gEORGE DVORSKY jEFFREY HOWELL asHLEY KASUNICH DAVID paul KIDDER IsabELLE McCALLA paul palmER MAMIE paRRIs joNALYN saXER bRIAN STEVEN SHaw pETER MATTHEW SMITH gaVIN STEwaRT ALEX MICHAEL SToll aNDREA WEINZIERL Associate Producing Director Production Technical Supervisor LORI BERGER JOHN R. EDKINS Musical Director Lighting Designer Scenery Designed by Costumes Designed by TOM HELM JOHN McLAIN ANNA LOUIZOS JESS GOLDSTEIN Production Stage Manager Production Manager Casting by ALICIA REECE SEAN WEST TELSEY + CompaNY RACHEL HoFFMAN, CSA Directed and Choreographed by SHA NEWMAN Seven Brides for Seven Brothers is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019 Phone: 212-541-4684 Fax: 212-397-4684 www.MTIShows.com The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited. Pittsburgh CLO is a founding member of the National Alliance for Musical Theatre, Independent Presenters Network and The Broadway League. Slippery Rock University is proud to present the 2013-14 Cast (in order of appearance) Milly ...........................................................................................................Mamie Parris* Adam Pontipee ......................................................................................... George Dvorsky* Rocky Mountain High The Pontipee Brothers The New Christy Minstrels John Denver tribute Gideon .............................................................................................Callan Bergmann* starring Ted Vigil Benjamin ........................................................................................ Alex Michael Stoll* Friday, September 6, 2013, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 3, 2014, 7:30 p.m. Caleb ............................................................................................ Brian Steven Shaw* Randy Sparks founded and is still lead- (café-style seating) Daniel .................................................................................................. Scott Brateng* ing this renowned American folk The legendary John Denver was a Ephraim ........................................................................................... David Paul Kidder* group. They have brilliant songwriter Frank ...................................................................................................Gavin Stewart* recorded more than and a truly gifted The Brides 20 albums and sold performer. Ted Alice ...................................................................................................Sarah Blodgett* millions of records. Vigil is carrying Dorcas .............................................................................................. Andrea Weinzierl* on John Denver’s This amazing group Ruth ......................................................................................................Keely Beirne* is not to be missed. inspiring legacy. Ted performs with Liza ..................................................................................................... Jonalyn Saxer*