‘Dark

of the Moon: A New Musical’

By ANNIKA BAHNSEN NEWS-PRESS CORRESPONDENT

Rubicon Theatre of Ventura is presenting the organization’s 46th mainstage world premiere: a developmental musical production based on “Dark of the Moon” the 1945 Broadway play by Howard Richardson and William Berney.

“Dark of the Moon: A New Musical” opens Saturday and continues through April 16, with low-priced previews Wednesday through Friday. Performances are Wednesdays at 2 and 7 p.m., Thursdays and Fridays at 7 p.m., Saturdays at 2 and 7 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. at the theater, 1006 E. Main St., Ventura. Prices are $30 to $69.50 with special discounts for students, seniors, military and Equity members. The new production is adapted and written by television and film writer/producer Jonathan Prince with music and lyrics by songwriters Lindy Robbins, Dave Bassett and Steve Robson.

“Dark of the Moon: A New Musical” follows the main character, John, a witch boy from the Smoky Mountains, who falls in love with Barbara Allen, a mortal girl from the Appalachian town of Buck Creek. John is willing to give up anything to be with Barbara Allen. He makes a deal to become mortal if Barbara and he can stay true to each other for a year.