CURTAINS
Kander & Ebb's last collaboration on a musical
May / June 2009
May 24, 31 @ 1500 hrs & May 22, 23, 29, 30 @ 1930 hrs & Jun. 07, 14 @ 1500 hrs & Jun. 06, 12, 13 @ 1930 hrs
Book by: Rupert Holmes
Music by: John Kander
Lyrics by: Fred Ebb
Directed by Richard Roberts
CURTAINS unfolds backstage at Boston’s Colonial Theatre, where a new musical could be a Broadway smash, were it not for the presence of its talent-free leading lady. When the hapless star dies on Opening Night during her curtain call, Lieutenant Frank Cioffi arrives on the scene to conduct an investigation. But the lure of the theatre proves irresistible and after an unexpected romance blooms for the stage-struck detective, he finds himself just as drawn toward making the show a hit as he is in solving the murder!
From the reviews of the Broadway Production:
“A Big, Delightful Musical! Packed full of show-stopping numbers and the wittiest book in years!”-Jeffrey Lyons, WNBC
“A Gust of Giddy Good Fun! Hummable tunes from the legendary team of KANDER and EBB, laugh-out-loudable lines and adorable characters.”- Joe Oziemianowicz, Daily News
“Curtains Come Out On Top!”- David Rooney, Variety
Audition Workshop: "Acting In A Musical": 15 March at 14:00 at Kelley Theater
Auditions: 16, 17 & 18 March at 19:00 at Kelley Theater