Rodgers & Hammerstein's Allegro extends to 14 Dec 2014
The Classic Stage Company has now announced that their revival of Rodgers and Hammerstein's musical Allegro, which began previews on 1 November 2014, and will officially open on 19 Novemeber, has extended its limited engagement by one week and is now booking through to 14 December 2014.
"Follow the story of Joe Taylor, Jr. from cradle to early manhood in this exploration of America's coming of age, as seen through the eyes of a young physician learning about the mysteries of life and death. Considered one of Richard Rodgers' and Oscar Hammerstein II's most personal and groundbreaking works, Allegro was their third collaboration and first premiered on Broadway in 1947."
The cast of Allegro includes George Abud (Charlie Townsend), Alma Cuervo (Grandma Taylor), Elizabeth A. Davis (Jenny Brinker), Claybourne Elder (Joseph Taylor Jr.), Malcolm Gets (Joe Taylor Sr.), Maggie Lakis (Hazel), Megan Loomis (Beulah), Paul Lincoln (Brook Lansdale), Jane Pfitsch (Emily), Randy Redd (Dr. Bigby Denby), Ed Romanoff (Ned Brinker) and Jessica Tyler Wright (Marjorie Taylor).
The creative team features direction and scenic design by John Doyle, costumes by Tony Award winner Ann Hould-Ward, lighting by Jane Cox and sound design by Dan Moses Schreier.
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