ARDEN THEATRE COMPANY2009/10

“The Arden doesn’t justrestore your faith in theatre, it restores your faith in life.”

– Philadelphia Weekly

My Name Is Asher Lev (2009)

“Arden Theatre has become a landmark of theatrical creativity.” – Lesley Valdes, WRTI“Arden Theatre has become a landmark of theatrical creativity.” – Lesley Valdes, WRTI

THE HISTORY BOYSBy Alan BennettDirected by Terrence J. Nolen

RABBIT HOLEBy David Lindsay-AbaireDirected by James J. Christy

BLUE DOORBy Tanya BarfieldDirected by Walter Dallas

ROMEO AND JULIETBy William ShakespeareDirected by Matt Pfeiffer

SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGEMusic and Lyrics by Stephen SondheimBook by James LapineDirected by Terrence J. Nolen

My Name Is Asher Lev (2009)

Proof (2004)

October 22 – December 20Arcadia Stage

As improbably funny as it is heartbreaking, this story of a family in crisis won the 2007 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Becca and Howie had the perfect life–a great marriage, a beautiful house and a lovely son. But after a tragic accident, the couple faces the challenges of surviving great loss and making a life with the family that remains. Director James J. Christy and Philadelphia actress Grace Gonglewski return to bring this modern masterpiece to life.

By David Lindsay-AbaireDirected by James J. Christy

2007 Pulitzer Prize-winning

Featuring Grace Gonglewski

Mature in content

Sun Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

Oct 22 23 24 8p 8p 8p

25 27 28 29 30 312p 7p 7p 8p 8p 2&8p

Nov 1 3 4 5 6 72*&7p 7p 6:30p 8p* 8p 2&8p

8 10 11 12 13 142&7p 7p 2&6:30p* 8p 8p 2&8p

15 17 18 19 20 212p* 7p 2&6:30p 8p 8p 2&8p

22 24 25 26 27 282p 7p 6:30p 8p 2&8p

[previews] opening night (SOLD OUT) *post-show discussion ^Captioned and Audio Described

Sun Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

29 Dec 1 2 3 4 5 2&7p 7p 2&6:30p 8p 8p 2&8p^

6 8 9 10 11 122p^ 7p 2&6:30p 8p 8p 2&8p

13 15 16 17 18 192p 7p 6:30p 8p 8p 2&8p

20 2&7p

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rabbit hole

The Piano Lesson (2008)

January 14 – March 21Arcadia Stage

Director Walter Dallas returns to the Arden after helming the celebrated production The Piano Lesson. Johnnie Hobbs Jr. stars as Lewis, a successful professor whose wife has just left him. So begins a sleepless night where a series of his ancestors appear, revealing their hardships and victories. Lyrical, funny and poignant, Lewis’ thought-provoking journey is a window into the soul of one African American man grappling at the intersection of his own identity and cultural history.

Featuring Johnnie Hobbs Jr.

By Tanya BarfieldDirected by Walter Dallas

Recommended for 9th grade students and older

Sun Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

Jan 14- 15 16 8p 8p 8p

17 19 20 21 22 232p 7p 7p 8p 8p 2&8p

24 26 27 28 29 302*&7p 7p 6:30p 8p* 8p 2&8p

31 Feb 2 3 4 5 62&7p 7p 2&6:30p* 8p 8p 2&8p

7 9 10 11 12 132p* 7p 2&6:30p 8p 8p 2&8p

14 16 17 18 19 202p 7p 10a*&6:30p 8p 8p 2&8p^

21 23 24 25 26 272p^ 10a* 6:30p 8p 8p 2&8p

Sun Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

28 Mar 2 3 4 5 62&7p 7p 2&6:30p 8p 8p 2&8p

7 9 10 11 12 132p 10a*&7p 6:30p 8p 8p 2&8p

14 16 17 18 19 202p 7p 2&6:30p 8p 8p 2&8p

212p [previews]

opening night (SOLD OUT) *post-show discussion ^Captioned and Audio Described

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Our Town (2008)

February 25 – April 4F. Otto Haas Stage

Remember what it feels like to love with abandon and surrender to raw elation? We give you an unadulterated Romeo and Juliet. Come experience Shakespeare’s masterpiece, without pretense or gimmick, and tap into the heart of this timeless love story.

Recommended for 8th grade students and older

Directed by Matt Pfeiffer

Sun Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

Feb 25 26 27 8p 8p 8p

28 Mar 2 3 4 5 62p 7p 7p 10a* 8p 2&8p

7 9 10 11 12 132*&7p 10a* 9:30a*&6:30p 8p* 8p 2&8p

14 16 17 18 19 202p 9:30a*&7p 6:30p* 9:30a*&8p 2&8p

21 23 24 25 26 272p* 9:30a* 2&6:30p 8p 8p 2&8p^

28 30 31 Apr 1 2 32p^ 7p 2&6:30p 8p 8p 2&8p

42p

[previews] *post-show discussion opening night (SOLD OUT) ^Captioned and Audio Described

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Candide (2008)

“The Arden has been the

leading producer of my

work in Philadelphia

and no one knows better

than I their passion and

commitment to daring

musical theatre.”

– Stephen Sondheim

Featuring Jeffrey Coon and Kristine Fraelich

May 27 – July 4F. Otto Haas Stage

Sondheim’s Pulitzer Prize-winning musical was inspired by Georges Seurat’s stunning masterpiece, Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte. Brimming with beauty and light, Sunday in the Park celebrates the power of creation. Jeffrey Coon and Kristine Fraelich star in this passionate production featuring Sondheim’s full orchestrations and a world of “color and light”. Hold on to your hat!

Recommended for 9th grade students and older

Music and Lyrics by Stephen SondheimBook by James LapineDirected by Terrence J. Nolen

Sun Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

May 27 28 29 8p 8p 8p

30 June 1 2 3 4 52p 7p 7p 8p 8p 2&8p

6 8 9 10 11 122*&7p 7p 6:30p 8p* 8p 2&8p

13 15 16 17 18 192&7p 7p 2&6:30p* 8p 8p 2&8p

20 22 23 24 25 262p* 7p 2&6:30p 8p 8p 2&8p^

27 29 30 July 1 2 32p^ 7p 2&6:30p 8p 8p 2&8p

4 2p

[previews] opening night (SOLD OUT) ^Captioned and Audio Described *post-show discussion

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Previews (performances prior to the show’s opening when minor adjustments are still being made)

5-show 3-show

Thurs 8pm $110 $75

Fri 8pm $130 $96

Sat 8pm $160 $108

Sun 2pm $155 $96

Tues 7pm $110 $75

Regular Run 5-show 3-show

Tues 7pm $130 $81

Wed 2pm $130 $81

Wed 6:30pm $130 $81

Thurs 8pm $160 $105

Fri 8pm $160 $105

Sat 2pm $140 $96

Sat 8pm $200 $135

Sun 2pm $175 $114

Sun 7pm $130 $81

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Previews (performances prior to the show’s opening when minor adjustments are still being made)

5-show 3-show

Thurs 8pm $110 $75

Fri 8pm $130 $96

Sat 8pm $160 $108

Sun 2pm $155 $96

Tues 7pm $110 $75

Regular Run 5-show 3-show

Tues 7pm $130 $81

Wed 2pm $130 $81

Wed 6:30pm $130 $81

Thurs 8pm $160 $105

Fri 8pm $160 $105

Sat 2pm $140 $96

Sat 8pm $200 $135

Sun 2pm $175 $114

Sun 7pm $130 $81

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All photos by Mark Garvin. Cover: Liz Filios in Candide; P.2: Karl Miller, Gabra Zackman, and Adam Heller in My Name Is Asher Lev; P.5: Karl Miller in My Name Is Asher Lev; P.7: Geoff Sobelle and Alexandra Geis in Proof; P.8: Julian Rozzell, Jr., Kes Khemnu, Harum Ulmer, Jr., and Yaegel T. Welch in The Piano Lesson; P.10: Rebecca Blumhagen in Our Town; P.12: Ben Dibble and Liz Filios in Candide; Back Cover: Scott Greer and Ian Merrill Peakes in Something Intangible.

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P.S. SHARE THE THEATRE YOU LOVE WITH THE CHILDREN YOU LOVE.Arden Drama School offers theatre classes and camps for kids in Kindergarten through 12th grade.

Arden Children’s Theatre will present two productions for children ages five and older during the 2009/10 season.

Season media partner:

“The Arden is fanning the new hotbed of

American Theatre.”

– Chicago Tribune