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2 01 6 / 1 7 S E A S O N
A SEASON OF GREAT STO Stupid F***ing Bird
By Aaron Posner, sort of adapted from The Seagull by Anton Chekhov With original songs by James Sugg Directed by Aaron Posner
The Legend of Georgia McBride By Matthew Lopez Directed by Emmanuelle Delpeche
John
By Annie Baker Directed by Matthew Decker
A Midsummer Night’s Dream By William Shakespeare Directed by Matt Pfeiffer
Gypsy
Book by Arthur Laurents Music by Jule Styne, Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
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Equivocation (2015)
“Mr. Posner’s bitingly funny, bruisingly sad ‘sort of’ adaptation of ‘The Seagull’ comes closer than many productions of the original to capturing the full complexity of feeling in the play.” –The New York Times
Women in Jep (2012)
By AARON POSNER,
BY ANTON CHEKHOV sort of adapted from THE SEAGULL With original songs by JAMES SUGG Directed by AARON POSNER
September 15 – October 16 F. Otto haas Stage
in this irreverent, contemporary, and very funny remix of The Seagull, Arden co-founder Aaron posner scoops up Chekhov’s tale of unrequited love, missed opportunities, and misplaced dreams and sets it down squarely in the bustle of 21st century life. This new play has been showered with awards and critical acclaim and is one of the most produced plays in the country – now it comes to philadelphia.
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“A funny and often glorious tribute to the art of drag… A barrelful of fun.” – Variety
Tulipomania (2012)
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Georgia McBride October 13 – November 27
By Matthew Lopez Directed by Emmanuelle Delpeche
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Arcadia Stage
he’s young, he’s broke, he’s just found out his wife is going to have a baby, and now Casey has lost his gig as an Elvis impersonator. When his club brings in a drag act led by Miss Tracy Mills, Casey is given the opportunity to trade one sequined outfit for another. With dito van Reigersberg of Martha Graham Cracker fame as Tracy, this music-filled comedy celebrates finding your voice and singing your own song.
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“A real ghost story, which is to say a semblance of life..” –New York Magazine
August: Osage County (2011)
john
By Annie Baker Directed by Matthew Decker
January 12 – February 26
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A young couple arrives at a bed and breakfast in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, looking to spend a weekend visiting the historical sites of the famous battlefields. They are welcomed by a cheerful innkeeper into a home filled with tchotchkes, dolls, and other ghosts of the past. John is a beautiful and moving new play by Pulitzer Prizewinning playwright Annie Baker about spirituality, relationships, and other scary stories.
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“The play is among Shakespeare’s most beloved...one of the most surefire comedies ever written.” –The New York Times
Metamorphoses (2015)
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM By WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE Directed by MATT PFEIFFER
March 2 – April 2
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F. Otto haas Stage
We opened the haas Stage in 1998 with this beloved comedy by William Shakespeare. Next year, Barrymore Award-winning director Matt pfeiffer creates a vibrant new production featuring philadelphia’s most exciting up-and-coming actors, musicians, and designers. Join us for musical celebration of the follies and foibles of human beings (and fairies) in a fresh new staging that promises to be an unforgettable midsummer adventure.
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“The show itself is a miracle, one of the top contenders for the title of Best Musical Ever.” –Wall Street Journal
The Threepenny Opera (2010)
Book by Arthur Laurents
Music by Jule Styne
May 18 – June 18 F. Otto Haas Stage
Five-time Barrymore Award winner Mary Martello comes to the Arden stage as the indomitable Mama Rose. Set in the fading days of the vaudeville circuit, Gypsy features a legendary score that includes “Let Me Entertain You,” “Together, Wherever We Go,” and “Everything’s Coming Up Roses.” One of Philadelphia’s greatest actresses takes on Mama Rose – this promises to be a not-to-be-missed event!
Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
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Music by ROBERT REALE Book and Lyrics by WILLIE REALE
The beloved musical returns this holiday season!
Book and lyrics by TONY LAWTON Music by ALEX BECHTEL
A world premiere musical coming this spring! A Year with Frog and Toad (2004/05)
40 N. 2nd Street Philadelphia, PA 19106
Funnyman (2016)
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Photos by Mark Garvin unless otherwise noted. Cover: (L-R) Krista Apple-Hodge and Brandon Pierce in Metamorphoses (2015). P2-3: Dan Hodge and Anthony Lawton in Equivocation (2015). P4: Genevieve Perrier and Grace Gonglewski in Women in Jep (2012). P5: Original art created by Julia McNamara, used with permission. www.juliamcnamara.com P6: Jeff Coon, Joilet F. Harris, and Ben Dibble in Tulipomania (2012). P7: Photo by Chris Crisman. Dito van Reisberger, chriscrisman.com (2014). P8: Eric Hissom, Carla Belver and Grace Gonglewski in August: Osage County (2011). P10: Steve Pacek in Metamorphoses (2015). P12: Mary Martello in The Threepenny Opera (2010). P15: Darian Dauchan in Two Trains Running (2016). P16: Jeff Coon and Ben Dibble in A Year with Frog and Toad (2004/05). Back Cover: Carl N. Wallnau in Funnyman (2016).