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Follies: In Concert FOUR PERFORMANCES ONLY AUG 29, SEPT 12, SEPT 27 AND OCT 4 8PM, FESTIVAL THEATRE WEEKEND RATES APPLY Book by JAMES GOLDMAN Music and Lyrics by STEPHEN SONDHEIM Directed by VALERIE MOORE Musical direction by PAUL SPORTELLI Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019 Phone: 212-541-4684 Fax: 212-397-4684 www.MTIShows.com Reading Series ~If Shaw Were Alive Today? Staged readings of full-length plays by members of the Acting Ensemble. 11am. Festival Theatre Rehearsal Studio To book call the Box Office Bernard Shaw was a brilliant provocateur whose plays challenged the assumptions on which personal and political decisions are made. It’s a tradition upheld by many writers since, and Artistic Director Jackie Maxwell and Director Eda Holmes have chosen plays that represent contemporary writing at its best – witty and compelling, with a distinct modern-day perspective. We think Bernard Shaw would approve! 24 “Broadway Baby”, “I’m Still Here”, “In Buddy’s Eyes”, “Losing My Mind” – celebrated contemporary Broadway standards that all come from Stephen Sondheim’s legendary musical, Follies. We’re presenting the bittersweet tale of the reunion of Broadway showgirls and the men in their lives in concert form, so sit back and enjoy our simple and sophisticated version of this brilliant musical. Book soon – there are only four performances! The original Broadway production of Follies opened on April 4, 1971 at the Winter Garden Theatre, New York and ran for 522 performances. It won seven Tony Awards, including Best Music and Lyrics (Stephen Sondheim) and Best Director (Harold Prince and Michael Bennett). The Road to Mecca July 13 By Athol Fugard Directed by Goldie Semple Serious Money August 16 By Caryl Churchill Directed by Eda Holmes The League of Nathans August 31 By Jason Sherman Directed by Jackie Maxwell The Steward of Christendom September 20 By Sebastian Barry Directed by Neil Munro A leading voice in South Africa, Athol Fugard raises political questions with a poetry that charts the complex relationships among that region’s peoples. Miss Helen, a reclusive, elderly Afrikaner, has spent the past three years turning her home into a work of art. When the people in town don’t approve, a battle of wills erupts. Feminist, socialist, satirist – British playwright Caryl Churchill has explored issues of modern life since the 1970s, often in an unconventional way. This play takes us into the world of the London Stock Market in the 1980s in a wickedly funny satire about financial wheeler-dealers – all in rhyming verse! Canadian Jason Sherman’s plays are remarkable for their mix of humour and a willingness to ask the big questions. A late-night call reunites three childhood friends – all named Nathan. From their boyhood meetings in the backyard, to their questions of what it means to be Jewish, they grapple with loyalty, friendship and humanity. Committed to a County Home in Baltinglass, Co. Dublin, 1932, Thomas Dunne, ex-Chief Superintendent of the Dublin Metropolitan Police, confronts the demons of his past. A haunting memory play with poetry that rivals Sean O’Casey and J.M. Synge.
How to OrderTickets BEGINNING JANUARY 2 > Online www.shawfest.com > Fax 905-468-3804 > Mail Shaw Festival Box 774, <strong>Niagara</strong>-on-the-Lake Ontario, Canada, L0S 1J0 Note: To receive a ticket order form for mail or fax, call the Box Office or visit www.shawfest.com/orderform BEGINNING JANUARY 12 > Phone 1-800-511-7429 LOCAL 905-468-2172 > In Person at one of our Box Office Locations BOX OFFICE HOURS OF OPERATION > FESTIVAL THEATRE BOX OFFICE and BERNARD’S RETAIL AND TICKET SALES Beginning January 12: Monday to Saturday, 9am to 5pm Beginning April 12: Daily, 9am to 8pm > COURT HOUSE THEATRE and ROYAL GEORGE THEATRE BOX OFFICES Open one hour prior to performance > TICKET OUTLET 79 Queen Street (next to the Royal George Theatre) Beginning January 12: Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm Beginning April 1: Daily 10am to 5:30pm (to 8pm on Royal George performance nights) DO YOU HAVE A GROUP OF 10 OR MORE? CALL THE GROUP SALES OFFICE AND SAVE! Ticket Policies Handling Charges A $7.50 service charge per order applies to all telephone, fax, online and mail orders. Ticket purchases in person have a Special Project surcharge of $1 per ticket, to a maximum of $7 per order. Exchanges To exchange tickets for another performance, please return the original tickets, marked VOID, to the Box Office (by fax, mail or in person) at least 24 hours before the performance to validate your exchange. A service charge of $4 per ticket applies. If there is any difference in price, it will be charged accordingly or refunded in the form of a gift certificate. Returns The Shaw cannot issue refunds for returned tickets. However, you may turn in your tickets prior to the performance as a donation to the Shaw Festival and receive a tax receipt for their value. Waiting Lists In the event of a sold-out performance, a waiting list will be taken starting at 9am at the Festival Theatre Box Office on the day of the performance. The waiting list will be called at the respective theatre 15-20 minutes prior to the performance. No discounts apply to waiting-list tickets and management reserves the right to close the waiting list. Children We welcome children old enough to enjoy our productions. Tickets must be purchased for any child attending a performance, and children must be seated with a parent or guardian. Babes-in-arms are not permitted in the theatres. Privacy Policy Your name is added to our patron list when you book tickets, request a brochure, enter a contest or complete a survey. This enables you to receive regular communications from The Shaw. We occasionally exchange information with other arts organizations and Shaw Festival sponsors that we believe offer a benefit or are of interest to you. If you prefer not to be included, please visit our website www.shawfest.com /privacy or call our Box Office at 1-800-511-7429. 25
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