Becky Gulsvig as Elle Woods and the cast of the NationalTour of Legally Blonde the Musical. Photo: Joan Marcus
The 5th Avenue’s 2009-2010 Season:
A Full-Color Palette of Comedy, Drama, and Gorgeous Music!
From Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat to South Pacific to Legally Blonde, The 5th Avenue Theatre will be the place to be during their 2009-2010 season.
Their season will open with the exciting World Premiere musical Catch Me If You Can (July 23 – August 14, 2009), based on the acclaimed Steven Spielberg film and the incredible true story that inspired it. This new musical is certain to be the theatrical event of the year. And once again Seattle will see it first!
Next up is Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s contemporary classic Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (October 13 – November 1, 2009).
With music that runs the gamut from Pop to Country to Calypso to Rock & Roll, the musical re-tells the Biblical tale of Joseph, his many brothers, and that spectacular coat, in a vibrant and sometimes hilarious new way that gives new life to a perennial family favorite.
Then just in time for the holidays the return of Irving Berlin’s White Christmas (December 1 – December 20, 2009). This played to sold out audiences back in 2006.
The story of two ex-soldiers who pursue a pair of lovely ladies right to the lodge that their ex-commanding officer is running is a song-and-dance extravaganza featuring dazzling sets, gorgeous costumes and a timeless hit parade of toe-tapping Irving Berlin tunes including “Blue Skies,” “Sisters, “Count Your Blessings” and, of course, the immortal title song.
And the most exciting announcement yet is the national tour of one of the most acclaimed revivals in Broadway history, the Lincoln Center Theater production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s South Pacific (January 29 – February 18, 2010), directed by Intiman Theatre’s Artistic Director Bartlett Sher. This production was awarded seven 2008 Tonys (including Best Revival and Best Director) and has been playing to sold-out audiences in New York since March of last year.
With an extraordinary score including “Some Enchanted Evening,” “Bali Ha’i,” “There Is Nothin’ Like A Dame,” and “A Wonderful Guy,” South Pacific is also a deeply felt drama. Its portrayal of American soldiers living in a beautiful but alien paradise is as relevant today as when it first thrilled audiences in 1949.
Next up we “think pink” with the Seattle premiere of Legally Blonde The Musical (February 23 – March 14, 2010), a high-energy rush of sheer adrenaline and excitement.
Inspired by the hilarious movie, this recent Broadway hit follows the trail from sorority house to hallowed halls of justice blazed by Elle Woods, one of the brightest and blondest heroines ever to grace a musical comedy. With its dazzling production, kinetic dancing and pop infused score, this is a great show for the entire family.
And the season concludes with two great works by Leonard Bernstein.
First up, On the Town (April 13 – Mary 2, 2010) follows the adventures of three sailors on leave in New York City as they cram a lifetime of romance and excitement into just one day. With such classic songs as “New York, New York!,” “I Can Cook, Too” and “Some Other Time,” this production will be directed by the 5th’s Associate Artistic Director Bill Berry with choreography by Patti Colombo (7 Brides For 7 Brothers), featuring Seattle’s Spectrum Dance Theatre.
Next, part sophisticated operetta, part Monty Python comedy, Bernstein’s Candide (May 25 – June 13, 2010) follows the comic adventures of a hopelessly optimistic young man as he seeks his true love on a wild journey around this “best of all possible worlds.” The show’s celebrated score includes the famous “Overture,” “Glitter And Be Gay” and the stunning “Make Our Garden Grow.”
Season subscriptions are going very fast and are only available over the phone by calling 206-625-1900 / toll-free 888-5TH-4TIX (584-4849), or in person at the box office at 1308 5th Avenue, in downtown Seattle.
For more info visit 5thAvenue.org.
