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SX Publications, Nightwire will assume no liability for mis- prints, typos, ad print quality, ad placement or incorrect ad copy. 4 JANUARY, 2020 JANUARY, 2020 5 Pitt sburgh Public Theater Presents - LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS In Artistic Director Marya Sea Kaminski’s fi rst musical at Pitt sburgh Public Theater, a legendary plant meets an irresistible pop score. did so brilliantly was add lyrics and music in the Beast, and again the partners received Os- the styles of R&B, rock, and the girl-groups of cars for their work. Ashman, however, did not the early ’60s. This last sound is embodied on- live to take home the award. He died of AIDS stage by The Urchins, a singing group made up in 1991. Menken continues to be an in-demand of Ronnette (Melessie Clark), Crystal (Tavia composer whose music includes Sister Act, Riveé), and Chiffon (Abigail Stephenson). The Newsies, and Aladdin among many others. trio acts as a sort of Greek cho- rus commenting on the action – if Greek choruses were young, hip, and melodic. Little Shop of Horrors’ signature songs include “Downtown (Skid Row),” “Some- where That’s Green,” and the awesome power ballad “Suddenly Seymour.” In addition to Little Shop of Horrors’ hilariously harrowing plot, Marya sees its deeper mean- ing. “Little Shop resonates with Pittsburgh Public Theater starts 2020 with the bigger question of what it’s the musical comedy Little Shop of Horrors, with like to be hungry and tells the book and lyrics by Howard Ashman and music story of the monstrous lengths by Alan Menken. This monster hit is Marya we’ll go to in order to get what we Sea Kaminski’s first musical at The Public, and most crave.” features the return of Grammy winner John The design team for Little Shop McDaniel as Music Director. Little Shop of Hor- of Horrors is Timothy Mackabee PITTSBURGH PUBLIC THEATER rors runs January 23 – February 23, 2020 at the (Scenic), Susan Tsu (Costumes), PRESENTS LITTLE SHOP OF O’Reilly Theater, Pittsburgh Public Theater’s Robert Aguilar (Lighting), Zach HORRORS JANUARY 23 – home in the heart of Downtown’s Cultural Dis- Moore (Sound), and Bryce Cutler FEBRUARY b23, 2020 trict. For tickets call 412.316.1600, go to ppt.org, (Projections). Trina Mills is the Choreographer, or visit the Box Office. Catie Brown is Associate Music Director, and Performance Schedule In Little Shop of Horrors, Mr. Mushnik (Marc Hattie Clare Andres is the Associate Director. Tuesdays at 7 pm. Moritz) struggles to keep his Skid Row fl ower shop Casting is by Geoff Josselson, Pamela Brusoski Wednesdays thru Saturdays at 8 pm (ex- open. One day his nerdy clerk, Seymour (Carnegie is the Production Stage Manager, and Rebecca cept Wed. Feb. 5). Mellon University grad Philippe Arroyo), brings Krall is the Assistant Stage Manager. Saturdays at 2 pm (except Jan. 25 & Feb. in an odd horticultural fi nd. He names it after his ABOUT ASHMAN & MENKEN 1) plus 2 pm on Thurs. Feb. 20. co-worker, Audrey (Lauren Marcus, Be More Chill), The first collaboration between Howard Sundays at 2 & 7 pm (except Feb. 23 with whom he is in love. But Audrey is dating a sa- Ashman and Alan Menken was God Bless You, when the fi nal performance is at 2 pm). distic dentist, Orin (Patrick Cannon), so Seymour Mr. Rosewater, a 1979 musical adaptation of Opening Night/Press Night is Friday, must content himself with nurturing his little bloom, Kurt Vonnegut’s book. Little Shop of Horrors Jan. 31. Audrey II. He quickly discovers, however, that this followed in 1982 and its popularity was phenom- Ticket prices start at $31. Tickets for stu- plant isn’t like any other. It can talk and sing! (Mon- enal, running for five years at Off-Broadway’s dents and age 26 and younger: $16.50. teze Freeland, voice of Audrey II). It can also dance, Orpheum Theatre. The success of Little Shop Discounts for groups of 10+ are available and grow to amazing heights (J. Alex Noble, puppe- soon brought Disney Pictures to Ashman & by contacting Katina White at 412.316.8221 teer of Audrey II). The fl ower just needs one thing in Menken’s door. The writing partners then cre- or [email protected]. order to thrive: fresh human blood. ated the lyrics and music for the animated mov- Ticket prices are subject to change. Little Shop of Horrors is based on Roger ie, The Little Mermaid, and received Academy For tickets contact 412.316.1600, ppt.org, Corman’s sci-fi movie from 1960 titled The Lit- Awards for Best Song and Best Score. This was or The O’Reilly Box Offi ce. tle Shop of Horrors. What Ashman & Menken followed by another Disney movie, Beauty and 6 JANUARY, 2020 ® DANGEROUSLY SMOOTH ® • From premium Scandinavian grains DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL • Water from pristine deep pure aquifers AT NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL VODKA COMPETITION ̽'LVWLOOHGDQGͤOWHUHGWRSHUIHFWLRQ • Double Gold medals in international competition PITTSBURGH BASED JANUARY, 2020 7 START YOUR NEW YEAR THIS MONTH BY ATTENDING A CULTURALLY ENRICHING EXPERIENCE PRESENTED BY THE PITTSBURGH CULTURAL TRUST! A variety of happenings are coming to the Cultural District this month.