09-10 Season Brochure

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WORLD PREMIERE

A Long & Winding Road

Paula Vogel Gina Gionfriddo

All My Sons

MODERN CLASSIC

NEW HOLIDAY TREAT

Fences

AMERICAN STORIES

Becky Shaw MOVING FAMILY PORTRAIT

Arthur Miller Philip Himberg

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Craig Lucas

ACCLAIMED NEW COMEDY

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Prelude to a Kiss Stick Fly A Civil War Christmas Maureen McGovern PULITZER PRIZE WINNER

August Wilson

Lydia R. Diamond

TONY AWARD WINNER

2009-2010 B O L D. D I V E R S E . E N T E R TA I N I N G .

A season only the Huntington can bring you.

HUNTINGTON THEATRE COMPANY IN RESIDENCE AT BOSTON UNIVERSITY

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Phylicia Rashad and Anthony Chisholm in August Wilson’s Gem of the Ocean

AMERICAN STORIES We invite you to join us for our 2009-2010 Season – a season that only the Huntington can bring you. Next season, we offer seven windows into the American experience. Encounter and explore our collective values through the best writing America has to offer — stories of opportunities lost and found, intergenerational struggles and successes, and our most intimate and powerful relationships.

Our season includes plays by distinctive American voices: Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winners Arthur Miller and August Wilson, contemporary masters Paula Vogel and Craig Lucas, and the fresh new perspectives of 2009 Pulitzer Prize finalist Gina Gionfriddo and Huntington Playwriting Fellow Lydia R. Diamond. We also welcome pop icon Maureen McGovern whose musical memoir chronicles the moments that define a generation.

As a Huntington subscriber, you’ll guarantee yourself great nights out at the theatre all season long, experience our entertaining and world-class productions, and enjoy a collection of fantastic benefits including discounted ticket prices, free and easy ticket exchanges, and fantastic discounts.

Join us today! unless otherwise noted, all production photos: T. Charles Erickson

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WHY SUBSCRIBE? IN ADDITION TO OUR WONDERFULLY DIVERSE SEASON OF WORLD-CLASS THEATRE, YOU’LL RECEIVE: THE BEST SEATS AT THE BEST PRICES — As a subscriber, you save up to 50% off single ticket prices and are first in line for great seats.

FREE AND EASY TICKET EXCHANGES — No exchange fees if you need to attend a performance on a different date. The most generous box office policies in Boston!

MISSED PERFORMANCE INSURANCE — We’ll arrange new tickets for you should you miss your originally scheduled performance for only $5 a ticket. And new this year: you can use your missed tickets for another production.

CONVENIENCE — With a seated subscription, you’ll arrange your tickets, get dates on your calendar all at once, and are guaranteed to have seats even when shows sell out.

VARIETY — Subscribing guarantees that you’ll see a wonderful mix of classics, new work, comedy, drama, and music over our entire season.

SPOTLIGHT MAGAZINE — The Huntington’s magazine, mailed directly to your home or via e-mail if you prefer.

NEW! BRING A FRIEND BONUS — In addition to receiving seating priority, 7-play

subscribers now receive a voucher for 2 free tickets to bring friends.

2-FOR-1 TICKETS AT BOSTON AREA THEATRES — All subscribers receive a Circle of Friends card good for discounted tickets to other theatre companies.

FANTASTIC DISCOUNTS — On other Huntington productions, fabulous restaurants and retail, and parking.

A GREAT NIGHT OUT — Subscribing guarantees you the pleasure of spending time out with your spouse, your partner, and your friends while you enjoy exceptional live theatre together.

JOIN US TODAY! SUBSCRIBE BY JUNE 12 and receive FREE tickets to Pirates! (or, Gilbert and Sullivan Plunder’d). See page 12 for details.

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FENCES

by August Wilson Directed by Kenny Leon B.U. Theatre September 11 – October 11, 2009 PULITZER PRIZE WINNER

August Wilson

When his rise through the Negro baseball leagues hit the ceiling of racial prejudice, Troy Maxson turned away from a world of unfulfilled promises and denied opportunities. But in 1957, his son Cory, an emerging football star, sees the world through very different eyes, and his wife Rose yearns for an outlet for her love. Winner of the 1987 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award for Best Play, Fences is the sixth chapter in August Wilson’s groundbreaking ten-play cycle of the AfricanAmerican experience in the 20th century and the ninth of his plays to be staged by the Huntington, one of Wilson’s longstanding artistic homes.

“ A blockbuster and a major American play.”

– New York Daily News

Michole Briana White and Russell Hornsby in Jitney

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Maureen McGovern in

A LONG AND WINDING ROAD Co-conceived by Maureen McGovern and Philip Himberg Directed by Philip Himberg Musical Direction by Jeffrey D. Harris Presented in cooperation with Arena Stage Calderwood Pavilion at the BCA October 9 – November 15, 2009 WORLD PREMIERE

Maureen McGovern

Pop icon Maureen McGovern’s moving musical memoir chronicles the moments that define the Baby Boomer generation, from the hope-filled years of the 1960s, through the dark years of Vietnam and the AIDS crisis, to today’s promise of a better tomorrow. Best known for her breakout hit, the Academy Award-winning “The Morning After,” McGovern returns to her roots as a folk singer as she performs the classic songs The New York Times has dubbed “the second half of the Great American Songbook” including the music of Bob Dylan, Carole King, Randy Newman, The Beatles, James Taylor, and many more.

“ A captivating musical scrapbook from the 1960s to the early '70s. Ms. McGovern is blessed with a vocal technique second to none.”

— The New York Times

Maureen McGovern in A Long and Winding Road photo: Eric Antoniou

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A CIVIL WAR CHRISTMAS: An American Musical Celebration

by Paula Vogel Music supervised, arranged, and orchestrated by Daryl Waters B.U. Theatre • November 13 – December 13, 2009 NEW HOLIDAY TREAT

Paula Vogel

On Christmas Eve, 1864, stories of President and Mrs. Lincoln, a rebel soldier, and an escaped slave intertwine into a tapestry of collective American experience. This new play by Pulitzer Prize winner Paula Vogel (How I Learned to Drive) gives the challenges of a young nation facing its greatest moral test an inspiring and insightful look. Promising to be an instant family classic, this production includes beloved holiday music and will be enhanced by local choirs caroling before each performance.

“ Holiday entertainment of the most deeply satisfying kind.”

– The Boston Globe

ALL MY SONS

by Arthur Miller Directed by David Esbjornson B.U. Theatre • January 8 – February 7, 2010 TONY AWARD WINNER

Arthur Miller

Joe Keller strives for the American Dream, but two years after WWII’s end, his family still suffers from its aftershocks. When Chris, the elder son, announces his plan to marry his still missing-in-action brother’s fiancée, a mother must confront her denial, a son his father’s fallibility, and a father his true responsibilities. Arthur Miller’s powerful story about personal responsibility won the 1947 Tony Award for Best Play and catapulted him among the ranks of America’s greatest playwrights.

“ A searing drama of morality and conscience that has as much to say to America now as it did in 1947.” – Variety

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Kate Burton and Morgan Ritchie in The Corn is Green

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Annie Parisse in Becky Shaw at Second Stage Theatre photo: Joan Marcus

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STICK FLY

by Lydia R. Diamond Directed by Kenny Leon In collaboration with Arena Stage Calderwood Pavilion at the BCA February 19 – March 27, 2010 MOVING FAMILY PORTRAIT

Lydia R. Diamond

Race and privilege intersect when the LeVay brothers bring their new girlfriends home to Martha’s Vineyard to meet their parents. Sparks fly and long hidden secrets tumble into the open in this smart, moving, and funny portrait of a complicated family. From acclaimed Huntington Playwriting Fellow Lydia R. Diamond (Voyeurs de Venus), Stick Fly is an of-the-moment look at sibling rivalry, class, and the weight of parental expectations.

“ Lydia R. Diamond is a major talent. Stick Fly is not only an impressively ambitious play, it’s a piece with heart.” – Chicago Tribune

BECKY SHAW

by Gina Gionfriddo Directed by Peter DuBois B.U. Theatre • March 5 – April 4, 2010 ACCLAIMED NEW COMEDY

Gina Gionfriddo

Huntington Artistic Director Peter DuBois brings his latest New York smash hit to Boston in this wickedly funny comedy about a blind date gone bad written by Gina Gionfriddo (After Ashley, writer/producer of “Law & Order”). When a newly married couple fixes up two romantically challenged friends, crisis and comedy ensue in this hilarious new play that asks what we owe the people we love the most and the strangers who land on our doorstep. A 2009 Pulitzer Prize finalist.

“ Ferociously funny! An engrossing, deftly plotted, and sharp-witted new play.” — The New York Times “ A+!” — Entertainment Weekly

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PRELUDE TO A KISS

by Craig Lucas Directed by Peter DuBois B.U. Theatre • May 14 – June 13, 2010 MODERN CLASSIC

Craig Lucas

A whirlwind romance. A storybook wedding. A kiss for the bride that suddenly changes everything. Craig Lucas (The Light in the Piazza, Longtime Companion) explores the enduring power of love and the nature of commitment in this breathtaking and life-affirming comedy directed by Artistic Director Peter DuBois.

“ An intimate and extremely delicate work. Exquisite writing with a sincerity that makes you believe.” – Variety

Monica Raymund and Juan Javier Cardenas in Boleros for the Disenchanted

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BOSTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF THEATRE 2009-2010 SEASON Experience the fresh talent of a new generation of theatre artists by subscribing to the B.U. School of Theatre 2009-2010 Season.

A conservatory within the embrace of a great metropolitan university, the school offers uniquely broadening educational experiences for students possessed of theatrical imagination and professional promise. All adventurous theatre lovers are welcome! Four plays for just $30!

Titles under consideration include:

HEDDA GABLER

by Henrik Ibsen Ibsen’s classic tale of an intensely independent woman rendered restless and cruel by the bonds of a conventional marriage.

HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE

by Paula Vogel The Pulitzer Prize-winning drama chronicling the complex relationship between a teenager and her uncle as it evolves during a series of driving lessons.

THE UNDERPANTS

by Steve Martin A tale ignited by a fateful flash of a lady’s lingerie, Martin brings his comic genius to this outrageous farce about feminism, politics, and sexism.

MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG

by Stephen Sondheim and George Furth The beloved musical fable of three friends learning the boundaries of friendship, compromise, and success.

A QUESTION OF MERCY

by David Rabe A dying patient begs his doctor to end his suffering, setting off ethical and emotional quandaries for both the doctor and the patient’s lover.

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SUBSCRIPTIONS PACKAGES & PRICES The Huntington offers seated and FlexPass subscriptions. Choose the one that works for YOU!

SUBSCRIBE AND SEE PIRATES! (OR, GILBERT AND SULLIVAN PLUNDER’D) AS OUR GUEST! The raucous and rowdy update of Gilbert & Sullivan’s classic musical comedy plays thru June 14 only.**

SEATED SUBSCRIPTION: Do you like to plan in advance?

Want to keep your great seats from show to show (and year to year)? Then a seated subscription’s for you!

Subscribe to all 7 plays or as few as 4 — pick the shows and the venues you want, and lock in your seats and dates for the season. Of course, you can always easily exchange into another performance when your plans change.

Seated subscriptions start as low as $80 for 4 shows.

NEW! Bring a Friend Bonus: Subscribe to all 7 shows and receive a voucher

for 2 free tickets to bring friends to any 2009-2010 Season production.

FLEXPASS SUBSCRIPTION: Are you spontaneous? Want to wait a bit to decide which shows to see, but still want subscriber perks and savings? You want a FlexPass subscription!

FlexPass tickets can be purchased for $50 each, just 60% of the price of the highest-price tickets. Your tickets can be used for the best seats available at any performance and in any combination you’d like (split your tickets up and see multiple shows, or use all tickets for a single show). They can also be used for the current season or the next season and you still get all our great subscriber benefits, such as ticket exchanges.

DISCOUNTS The Huntington offers many different affiliation and aged-based discounts!

B.U. FACULTY/STAFF/ ALUMNI DISCOUNT: Deduct $10 for each play in your subscription.

SENIOR (65+), CORPORATE, AND MILITARY DISCOUNT: Deduct $5 for each play in your subscription.

THINGS TO REMEMBER • We must receive ID or proof of eligibility for all discounts requested in order to mail your tickets.

• A $2 per ticket Capital Enhancement Fee is included in each subscription price.

• 5 plays will be performed at the B.U. Theatre; 2 will be at the Virginia Wimberly Theatre.

• All repertoire, artists, and dates are subject to change.

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2009-2010 Subscription Price Chart Build Your Own Subscription: 7, 6, 5, 4-play and FlexPass Subscriptions Available Wimberly Theatre

B.U. Theatre

SAVE

Price Per Play

AA

A

B

C

All Sections

Fri Preview

$55

$45

$35

$20•

$50

33%

Sat Preview

$55

$45

$35

$20•

$55

33%

Sun Preview; Tues Preview

$55

$45

$35

$20•

$45

Wed matinee

$55

$45

$35

$20•

$45

33%

Tues - Thurs evening; Sat matinee; Sun evening

$70

$60

$55

$20•

$45

50%

Fri evening; Sun matinee

$70

$65

$60

$40

$50

20%

Sat evening

$75

$70

$65

$45

$55

25%

$50

39%

$50

FlexPass 35 Below (35 & Under)*

n/a

$25

$25

Student (25 & Under)*

n/a

$15

$15

up to

up to

up to

33% up to

up to

up to up to

up to

* Photocopy of I.D. required for each subscription purchased. No additional discounts apply.

• Discounts may not be applied to $20 Zone C subscriptions at the B.U. Theatre.

EASY WAYS TO SUBSCRIBE ONLINE: huntingtontheatre.org/subscribe

B.U. Theatre

Wimberly Theatre

264 Huntington Avenue

in the Calderwood Pavilion at the BCA 527 Tremont Street

PHONE:

617 266-0800 IN PERSON:

Boston University Theatre Box Office, 264 Huntington Avenue or Calderwood Pavilion Box Office, 527 Tremont Street

PARTIAL PAYMENT OPTION

Need extra time to pay for your subscription? We can help!

Pay for your subscription in 2 or 3 easy installments. Call 617 266-0800 to sign up. ** Free Pirates! tickets are for new seated subscribers only. One ticket per subscription. Tickets are subject to availability and cannot be exchanged. Tickets will be held for the B.U. Theatre Box Office (264 Huntington Avenue) and can be picked up on the day of your performance.

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ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS

photo: Laura Wulf

ENHANCE YOUR THEATREGOING EXPERIENCE! Subscribe to one of our FREE Special Series programs. Get advance information on what you’ll see on-stage, attend a post-show chat with the actors and designers, or sneak a peek backstage at a reception with your fellow patrons.

SNEAK PREVIEW – Get all the “making of” secrets about the show before the performance. (1st Tuesday Preview series)

PLAYWRIGHTS FORUM – A rare chance to hear directly from some of the most exciting voices on the theatre scene before the performance.

(1st Tuesday Preview series)

ACTORS FORUM – Participating members of the cast answer your questions following the performance. (2nd Wednesday Matinee or 2nd Thursday Evening series)

HUMANITIES FORUM – Get the historical and literary context of the play in a lively post-performance session featuring a leading local scholar. (2nd Sunday Matinee series) OUT & ABOUT CLUB – Gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender audience members are invited to a post-show party at the theatre to meet Huntington staff and get a backstage look at the production. (1st Thursday Evening series) NEW!

LIMELIGHT LITERARY GUIDE – Our outstanding literary guide with an in-depth look at each of our shows goes online this year and is absolutely FREE on our website (if you’d like to receive the articles at home, a modest print-out of the online content will be mailed to you for a $25 convenience fee).

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BE A 100% SUBSCRIBER! THE SHOW CAN’T GO ON WITHOUT YOU! As ticket income covers only 50% of the Huntington’s annual operating expenses‚ we depend on our generous donors to sustain our world-class productions‚ as well as our new play development initiatives and our award-winning youth‚ education‚ and community programs.

Michael Maso and Peter DuBois

Now, take the Challenge! The Calderwood Charitable Foundation will match all new and increased gifts to the Huntington, making your gift go twice as far!

Help us meet this challenge. Please make a voluntary, tax-deductible contribution to the Huntington today.

THANK YOU,

Michael Maso

Peter DuBois

Managing Director

Norma Jean Calderwood Artistic Director

Jay O. Sanders in Two Men of Florence

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Michael Maso Managing Director

Peter DuBois Norma Jean Calderwood Artistic Director

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Fences • A Long and Winding Road • A Civil War Christmas All My Sons • Becky Shaw • Stick Fly • Prelude to a Kiss

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